Omaha District News Releases

Winter won't stop work on L-536 levee repairs

Press Operations — Fri, 15 Jan 2021 21:19:00 GMT

Despite winter conditions, work continues on the L-536 levee setback south of Rock Port, Missouri. Repairs to the original in-line portion of the levee are scheduled to be substantially complete within the next month. Construction of the levee setback portion of the project continues despite the freezing temperatures.

Corps urges vigilance in preparing for 2021 run-off season in Missouri River Basin

Press Operations — Wed, 25 Nov 2020 20:21:42 GMT

As the winter months approach, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District encourages the public to keep an eye towards the 2021 run-off season in the Missouri River Basin.

Corps of Engineers closes Missouri River Levee System L-536 breach near Corning, Missouri

Press Operations — Thu, 13 Aug 2020 14:22:00 GMT

OMAHA, Neb. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District closed another breach along the Missouri River Levee System L-536, northwest of Corning, Missouri Saturday.

Corps awards contract to complete levee repairs on multiple levee systems in, Sheridan County, Wyoming

Press Operations — Thu, 30 Jul 2020 20:24:00 GMT

OMAHA, Neb. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District awarded a $3.55M construction contract to Relyant Global LLC of Maryville, Tennessee on July 24, for the rehabilitation of Little Goose Creek Left Bank,Big Goose Creek Right Bank and Goose Creek Right Bank Levee Systems damaged by the spring 2019 flooding. The duration of the contract is 150 days after the notice to proceed.

Garrison Dam West Tailrace Road reopens

Press Operations — Thu, 06 Nov 2014 19:35:00 GMT

The West Tailrace Road at the Garrison Dam near Riverdale, N.D., which provides access to the Garrison Power Plant wing walls and west side of the tailrace area, is now open for public use.

Weather alters schedule; spillway flow test scheduled at Gavins Point Dam April 16

Press Operations — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 19:53:00 GMT

The spillway flow test at Gavins Point Dam, originally scheduled for April 10, 2013, is rescheduled due to inclement weather. The new test date is Tuesday, April 16, 2013. As part of the ongoing rehabilitation and repair of the damage from the Missouri River Flood of 2011, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District, will temporarily shift discharges out of Gavins Point Dam from the powerhouse to the spillway.

Spillway flow test at Gavins Point Dam postponed due to inclement weather

Press Operations — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 14:39:45 GMT

The spillway flow test which was scheduled for April 10 at Gavins Point Dam has been postponed due to inclement weather. The new test date is Tuesday April 16. The purpose of the test is to gain additional information on the current condition of the spillway after interim repairs have been made. The test is being conducted as part of the ongoing rehabilitation and repair of the damage from the Missouri River Flood of 2011.

Spillway flow test for repair and rehabilitation to be conducted at Gavins Point Dam

Press Operations — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 21:31:00 GMT

As part of the ongoing rehabilitation and repair of the damage from the Missouri River Flood of 2011, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District, will temporarily shift discharges out of Gavins Point Dam from the powerhouse to the spillway on Wednesday, April 10 to conduct a spillway flow test. The purpose of the test is to gain additional information on the current condition of the spillway.

Spillway flow test for repair and rehabilitation to be conducted at Gavins Point Dam

Press Operations — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMT

As part of the ongoing rehabilitation and repair of the damage from the Missouri River Flood of 2011, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District, will temporarily increase discharges out of Gavins Point Dam Tuesday, March 12 to conduct a spillway flow test.

Corps meets contract award deadline for repairs to levees, dams

Press Operations — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 17:02:00 GMT

The final round of contracts awaiting award for repair work within the Omaha District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, following damages sustained throughout the Missouri River basin during the Flood of 2011 have been obligated with repairs to 15 impacted levee systems slated for completion by the spring of 2013.

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 hold Fort Peck Spillway test in September

Press Operations — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 04:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District, is providing 30-day notice that it will conduct a flow test of the Fort Peck Spillway in Montana during the week of Sept. 4. The test will help engineers determine whether a subdrain system that relieves potential pressure beneath the spillway is functioning properly. Set to begin the morning of Sept. 4, the test will consist of spillway releases of 3,000 cubic feet per second (cfs) up to 30,000 cfs at periodic intervals over a four-day timeframe.

Corps repair strategy at Fort Peck Spillway

Press Operations — Thu, 31 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District, continues to further refine repair estimates and designs for the spillway structure and plunge pool at Fort Peck Dam in Montana. A contract for emergency repairs is anticipated to be awarded by the end of September.

Corps awards contract on 3-mile setback for portion of Levee L-575

Press Operations — Tue, 29 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District, awarded Tuesday a $12.9 million contract for the construction of a 3-mile setback of Missouri River Levee Unit L-575 north from Highway 2 opposite of Nebraska City, Neb.

Corps office, Williston Levee to close for duration of repairs

Press Operations — Sun, 27 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

The Williston Resource Office and Williston Levee will close to public access for the duration of scheduled repairs to the flood control structure. The closures will take place on Tuesday, May 29, and remain in effect until the completion of the repair project – currently anticipated as Aug. 15.

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.