Omaha District News Releases

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

Press Operations — Fri, 26 Apr 2019 19:45:00 GMT

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.

Levee sponsors, USACE, meet for annual flood fight training

Press Operations — Fri, 26 Feb 2016 20:27:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District Emergency Management Office held its annual Flood Fight training on February 23. More than 100 people attended the training which focused on flood risk reduction for project sponsors in the PL 84-99 program, USACE flood fight teams, and State and County Emergency Managers near Omaha, Nebraska.

Flood fighters from MO, NE, IA meet for annual training

Press Operations — Wed, 25 Feb 2015 19:28:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District Emergency Management Office held its annual Flood Fight training on February 25, for flood risk reduction project sponsors in the PL 84-99 program, USACE flood fights, and State and County Emergency Managers near Omaha, Neb.

Omaha District providing flood response support

Press Operations — Thu, 19 Jun 2014 18:20:50 GMT

The States of South Dakota and Iowa have requested assistance from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District, to provide technical assistance near Sioux City, Iowa and North Sioux City, S.D. following recent heavy rainfall.

Omaha District Emergency Managers hold annual flood fight training

Press Operations — Fri, 21 Mar 2014 18:54:59 GMT

Omaha District Emergency Management Office held its annual Flood Fight training on February 27 for non-federal levee sponsors in the PL 84-99 program, and State and County Emergency Managers near Omaha, Neb. Training topics included PL 84-99 authorities, how to request assistance, flood fighting, post-flood regulatory and permitting processes, flood outlook, levee safety action classification and the Silver Jackets program.

Omaha District Readiness Branch providing assistance in Montana and Wyoming

Press Operations — Mon, 10 Mar 2014 15:59:00 GMT

Warmer temperatures are leading to flooding in parts of Wyoming and Montana along the Bighorn River, Little Bighorn River, Pryor Creek and tributaries of the Yellowstone River. In response to requests from the Crow Nation for sandbags, the State of Montana for ice jam technical assistance on the Mussellshell River, and from the State of Wyoming for technical assistance regarding an ice jam and flooding in north-central Wyoming along the Bighorn River, the Omaha District Readiness Branch has activated its Emergency Operations Center to Level II, Emergency Watch Status and is communicating directly with the National Weather Service for updated river stage forecasts.

Cherry Creek Reservoir releases scheduled to gradually increase

Press Operations — Thu, 26 Sep 2013 20:02:00 GMT

As river stages downstream of Denver continue to recede, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District will begin to gradually increase releases from Cherry Creek Dam. Releases from Cherry Creek Dam will be gradually increased over the next few days to evacuate flood control storage. On Thursday, Sept. 26, Cherry Creek Dam releases were increased from 40 cubic feet per second to 75 cfs. The releases are scheduled to be increased to 100 cfs on Monday, Sept. 30.

Public reminded about risks of living behind levees, below dams

Press Operations — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 18:41:00 GMT

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.

Omaha District Emegency Managers hold annual flood fight training

Press Operations — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 23:32:00 GMT

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.

Corps to hold Fort Peck Spillway test first week in September

Press Operations — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 20:19:00 GMT

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.

Corps to Conduct Damage Assessment at Gavins Point Dam

Press Operations — Fri, 04 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

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.

Corps to conduct spillway test at Gavins Point Dam

Press Operations — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT

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

Corps awards $11.7M contract to repair Williston Levee

Press Operations — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT

The Omaha District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers awarded an $11.7 million contract on April 20 to repair the Williston Levee and adjacent project road in Williston, N.D.

Corps awards $2M contract to armor levees L-575/L-550

Press Operations — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT

OMAHA, Neb. — The Omaha District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers awarded a $2 million contract

Corps Encourages Safety as Work Begins at Pierre Causeway

Press Operations — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Work will soon be starting on the repair of the Pierre causeway, and the public is asked to remain a safe distance from the work site.

Corps to hold public meeting to gain input on Fort Peck Spillway test

Press Operations — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District, will hold an informational meeting on April 16 at 1 p.m. to gain public and Tribal input on a proposed spillway test at Fort Peck Dam. The meeting will follow the Spring Public Meeting being held by the Water Management Division at the Fort Peck Interpretive Center.

Corps awards $2.7 million contract to repair Pierre causeway

Press Operations — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District, awarded Wednesday a $2.7 million contract to repair the causeway that connects Pierre, S.D., to LaFramboise Island that is situated in the Missouri River.

Corps reaches deadline on the most critical time sensitive levee repairs

Press Operations — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Rockport. Hamburg. Council Bluffs. Names on a map. In the summer of 2011, though, they were so much more: Communities fighting a rising tide of water that threatened to wash away everything. In some places, levees held and a crisis was averted. In other places, the levees failed and lives were disrupted.

Corps awards $4.7 million contract for levee repair work south of Nebraska City, Neb.

Press Operations — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 21:25:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District, awarded a $4.7 million contract Tuesday for critical repairs on the Missouri River Levee system, south of Nebraska City, Neb.

Corps awards $1.8 million contract for Omaha Flood Protection Project

Press Operations — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District recently awarded a $1.8 million contract for critical repairs to the Omaha Flood Protection Project.