4 Feb 2025

Old Hickory Dam tailwater boat ramp temporarily closed for debris cleanup

HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District announces that the tailwater launching ramp and fishing platform below Old Hickory Lock & Dam, in Old Hickory, Tenn., is closing on Wednesday, Feb. 12, for contract crews to remove debris and downed trees from the nature trail and surrounding areas after an EF2 tornado passed over the project in Dec. 2023.

13 Dec 2024

USACE Nashville District awards contracts for Old Hickory tornado recovery

Near the one-year anniversary of the EF-2 tornado that severely damaged Old Hickory Lock & Dam and the Rockland Recreation area on Dec. 9, 2023, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District has awarded two contracts to rebuild and restore facilities affected by the tornado.

20 Sep 2024

Old Hickory Lake provides updates of interest to public

HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. (Sept. 20, 2024) – The staff at Old Hickory Lake is providing several updates of interest to the public, including the status of phone service, and the latest information regarding the recovery at Rockland Recreation Area.

29 Jan 2024

Nashville District begins extensive recovery in wake of Old Hickory tornado

In the wake of a tornado last month that skirted Old Hickory Dam, an extensive recovery is underway to restore communications and rebuild after the twister destroyed key facilities with its 125 mph winds.

11 Dec 2023

NR 23-42: Rockland Recreation Area closed due to damage from tornado

HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. (Dec. 11, 2023) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District

21 Dec 2021

USACE receives debris removal mission from FEMA following Kentucky tornadoes

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District has received a mission assignment from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to begin debris removal and disposal in Graves County, Kentucky, which includes the town of Mayfield. The $120 million mission assignment for direct federal assistance will include removal and disposal of approximately two million cubic yards of debris from Graves County where severe weather and tornadoes caused widespread devastation Dec. 10-11, 2021.

16 Dec 2021

Great Lakes and Ohio River Division supports emergency response following severe weather events in western Kentucky

Great Lakes and Ohio River Division supports emergency response following severe weather events in western Kentucky