11 Apr 2013

Public reminded about risks of living behind levees, below dams

Dry conditions throughout the Missouri River basin since last summer might lead some communities throughout the Missouri River basin to believe that the risk of flooding is nonexistent this year. The risk of flooding still remains even during a drought, particularly due to isolated thunderstorms in areas below Gavins Point Dam where the Corps does not have a way to regulate the runoff. Residents throughout the basin are reminded to remain vigilant even during this drought period.

19 Feb 2013

Omaha District Emegency Managers hold annual flood fight training

Omaha District Emergency Management Office held its annual Flood Fight training on February 15 for non-federal levee sponsors in the PL 84-99 program, and State and County Emergency Managers near Omaha, Neb.

27 Aug 2012

Corps to hold Fort Peck Spillway test first week in September

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District, is set to conduct a flow test of the Fort Peck Spillway in Montana during the week of Sept. 4. The test will help engineers to determine whether a subdrain system that relieves potential pressure beneath the spillway is functioning properly.

4 May 2012

Corps to Conduct Damage Assessment at Gavins Point Dam

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District, will conduct damage assessments on Wednesday, May 9, of the spillway slabs at Gavins Point Dam.

27 Apr 2012

Corps to conduct spillway test at Gavins Point Dam

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District, has scheduled a spillway test for Gavins Point Dam Tuesday, May 1.

26 Apr 2019

Corps awards contract for initial breach repair for portion of Levee L611-614

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District, awarded a $6 million contract Friday, to repair a 1,200 foot breach on levee L611-614 south of Highway 34 in Mills County, Iowa. The repair will protect critical infrastructure along the Missouri River.

22 Mar 2019

Omaha District Begins Levee Repair

As part of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District’s aggressive recovery from the 2019 unregulated runoff event, the District began breach repair on the Union Dike levee near Valley, NE.  Due to the potential of additional precipitation, the breach on the Platte River impacts public safety in the local area.  Repair work is expected to take six days to complete.

21 Mar 2019

Omaha District Awards Emergency Levee Contract

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District, has awarded a contract for an emergency levee