31 Mar 2025

Managing the Cumberland River: How the Corps works to reduce flood risk

When heavy rain falls across Tennessee and Kentucky, many people wonder: What is the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers doing to manage the water? The answer is a complex, coordinated effort involving monitoring, real-time decision-making, and strategic dam operations designed to reduce flood risks along the Cumberland River system. While flood control is one of the Corps’ primary missions, the reality is that nature does not always cooperate. The USACE Nashville District’s highly trained engineers, dam operators, and other water management professionals carefully balance the flow of water through the system—holding back water when possible and releasing it in a controlled manner to minimize damage downstream.

18 Dec 2024

Mekong and Mississippi River Commissions strengthen Sister Rivers partnership with Nashville District visit

Delegates from the Mekong River Commission participated in the 12th Sister Rivers Partnership Exchange with the Mississippi River Commission, hosted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pacific Ocean Division, in Tennessee, Kentucky, and New York from Dec. 8–12, 2024. The exchange, part of the broader Mekong-U.S. Partnership, focused on sustainable water resource management, climate adaptation, hydropower, and flood control. Delegates toured critical infrastructure such as the Kentucky Lock and Dam and Nashville’s floodplain preservation efforts, emphasizing global collaboration in addressing complex water management challenges and fostering resilient river ecosystems.

10 Dec 2024

Ready to respond whenever storms strike the Pittsburgh Region

The Pittsburgh District mitigates flood damages throughout its 26,000 square foot region with a network of 16 strategically placed reservoirs that capture storm runoff and reduce downstream risks. The system of reservoirs has prevented $48 billion in damages since their construction began after the 1936 St. Patrick’s Day Flood. The district monitors water levels year-round, adjusts dam operations during storms, collaborates with local, state, and federal agencies, and provides technical and disaster recovery assistance to improve community resilience against future storms.

30 Sep 2024

Dutch Rijkswaterstaat officials visit U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District for knowledge exchange

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Officials from the Netherlands Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management, known as Rijkswaterstaat, visited the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District from Sept. 22-26 as part of a continuing partnership aimed at exchanging knowledge and collaborating on water management and infrastructure challenges shared by both

10 Jun 2024

Corps of Engineers enhances Caney Fork River ecosystem with Center Hill Dam orifice gate reinstallation

LANCASTER, Tenn. (June 10, 2024) – As part of an ongoing commitment to bolster the ecological health and recreational opportunities along the Caney Fork River, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District is pleased to announce a significant milestone in the operation of Center Hill Dam.

21 Feb 2023

National Engineers Week: Creating the Future

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District celebrates National Engineers Week by featuring some of our own engineers who specialize in a range of disciplines, from civil design to hydraulics.

25 Feb 2022

Nashville District holds virtual statewide flood workshop

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Feb. 25, 2022) The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District held a remote statewide flood workshop in preparation for this year’s flood season.

31 Jan 2022

Beyond snow: How snowpack benefits reservoirs once it melts

Snow offers immediate reservoir-recreational activities for those who love winter, but another benefit of snow extends well beyond the cold season.