21 Apr 2026

USACE Nashville District manages low lake levels despite ongoing drought

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District is executing minimum water releases across the Cumberland River Basin to mitigate low lake elevations caused by a lack of spring rainfall. Water managers are balancing the need to retain water for summer pool levels while meeting hydropower and navigation requirements. Starting in May, decreased hydropower demands will allow the district to reduce water releases by 30% to slow the rate of falling lake levels. Major reservoirs, including Wolf Creek, Dale Hollow, Center Hill and J. Percy Priest, are currently at their lowest mid-April elevations in years. The district advises boaters to exercise caution as lower water levels expose hazards like rocks and snags. Boaters should stay within designated channels and always wear a life jacket.

21 Apr 2026

USACE announces reopening date for Littcarr Campground at Carr Creek Lake

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District announces that Littcarr Campground at Carr Creek Lake in Sassafras, Kentucky, is scheduled to reopen April 27 following an extended closure due to historic flooding.

17 Apr 2026

Corps of Engineers begins channel improvements in Manistee

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District began significant maintenance to the Manistee Harbor federal channel Thursday, April 16. The Corps of Engineers will place about 3,000 tons of stone to reduce wave energy and overtopping, as well as install new timber fenders along 1,800 feet of the North Revetment, near the U.S. Coast Guard Station Manistee. The work is expected to take about two months.

16 Apr 2026

USACE Chicago District water management activities at Lake Winnebago

Effective April 16, due to recent above-average rainfall and upstream flooding, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Chicago District has coordinated with Neenah Paper to open the last two needle gates at Neenah Dam on the Fox River. All gates at Menasha Dam and Neenah Dam are open allowing maximum outflow from Lake Winnebago. This action was necessary to manage the lake's water level according to established procedures in the water control manual. USACE’s nine dams along the lower Fox River are operating as designed, and this action is a planned and controlled operational adjustment. USACE is continually monitoring the dams to ensure they continue to function as intended.

15 Apr 2026

USACE Nashville District seeks public input on Pigeon River Flood Study

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Nashville District, invites the public to a meeting on Wednesday, May 6, at Waynesville Town Hall to share ideas for the Pigeon River Flood Risk Management Study. This multi-year study, conducted in partnership with the towns of Canton, Clyde, and Waynesville, as well as Haywood County and the Southwestern Commission, seeks to identify effective solutions to reduce flood risk and improve community resilience. All community members are encouraged to attend and share their firsthand accounts of flooding to help find the best way to protect homes, businesses, and public safety in the watershed.

14 Apr 2026

Corps of Engineers Awards Contract to Dredge Cleveland Harbor in 2026

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District awarded an $11.7 million contract to New York-based DMYLES, Inc. on April 9 to conduct dredging of the federal navigation channel in Cleveland Harbor twice this year. Dredging of harbors like Cleveland’s ensures accessible depths for large vessels, the continued flow of commodities across the Great Lakes, and nearly $789 million in business revenue and labor income for the region.

14 Apr 2026

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Begins Excavation at Shallow Land Disposal Area

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announces the start of physical remediation (excavation) at the Shallow Land Disposal Area (SLDA), marking a major milestone in efforts to safely address legacy radiological waste and protect nearby communities and the environment.

14 Apr 2026

2026 Operations Schedule for Black Rock Lock

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Buffalo District is announcing the Black Rock Lock operations schedule for the 2026 navigation season. The Black Rock Lock is one of three lock systems operated and maintained by USACE on the U.S. side of the Great Lakes and saw more than 1,002 vessels and 80.2k tons of commerce pass through its gates in 2025.

13 Apr 2026

USACE awards second contract for Brandon Road Interbasin Project

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) awarded the second contract for the Brandon Road Interbasin Project on April 11. The $113.8 million contract will complete the remainder of the project’s Increment I. The Brandon Road Interbasin Project is a complex ecosystem restoration project with innovative technological deterrents, designed to prevent invasive carp and other aquatic nuisance species from moving upstream into the Great Lakes while minimizing impacts to Illinois Waterway users. The project will be largely implemented within the downstream approach channel to the Brandon Road Lock & Dam in Joliet, Ill.

10 Apr 2026

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Opens Upgraded Chicago Harbor Lock for 2026 Season

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Chicago District will re-open the Chicago Harbor Lock on April 15 after completing off-season repairs. This event kicks off the summer boating season at one of the most active locks in the nation.