18 Dec 2024

USACE completes maintenance at Smithland Locks and Dam

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District successfully completed maintenance at Smithland Locks and Dam, located in Brookport, Illinois (Ohio River Mile 918.5), as part of USACE’s efforts to increase reliability and efficiency on the inland waterways system.Smithland Locks and Dam, originally placed in operation in 1979, is home to two

2 Feb 2024

Corps holds Damen Silos Section 106 Public Meeting

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers facilitated a meeting on Thursday February 1st, 2024 to gather public comments for consideration as they move through the Section 106 permitting process regarding the proposed demolition of structures at 2900 S. Damen Ave. often referred to as the Damen Silos.

18 Nov 2021

Meet Our Team: Chicago Lock Operators

Two of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Chicago District's best and brightest Chicago Lock operators: Richard Munoz Jr., and Justin Detert, discuss their careers with USACE, explain why they like what they do, and highlight facts about the lock.