20 Jul 2022

USACE, Reclamation to co-host ribbon cutting ceremony for Lower Yellowstone diversion dam, fish passage project

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District and the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation will co-host an official ribbon cutting ceremony on July 26, at 11:00 a.m. on Joe’s Island near Glendive to celebrate the completion of the Lower Yellowstone Intake Diversion Dam Fish Passage Project. The celebration will also acknowledge Reclamation’s 120th anniversary.

27 Jun 2022

Omaha District’s Montana Regulatory Offices prioritizing emergency permitting

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District announces that due to extensive damage caused by recent flooding, its Montana Regulatory Offices will expedite emergency permitting actions.

23 Jun 2022

USACE, Omaha District announces Lower Yellowstone project ribbon cutting ceremony

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, in conjunction with the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation will be co-hosting an official ribbon cutting ceremony for the Lower Yellowstone Intake Diversion Dam Fish Passage Project, July 26, on Joe’s Island in Montana.

13 Jun 2022

Missouri River Recovery Implementation Committee membership application season open

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District announces that the Missouri River Recovery Implementation Committee membership application season is open.

7 Jun 2022

Oahe Project Resumes Powerhouse Tours; Visitor Center Summer Hours Set

The Oahe Project is once again offering tours of the Oahe Powerhouse. Public walk-in tours will be available Wednesday through Saturday beginning June 2 and ending on September 5. Tours will start at the Oahe Visitor Center on top of the east end of the dam along Highway 1804.

2 Jun 2022

Pipestem Dam releases to increase as rains continue

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District announces Pipestem Dam releases will increase by 125 cubic feet per second on June 2, 2022, and another 125 cfs on June 3, 2022, to continue evacuation of flood control storage.

26 May 2022

Florence bedrock removal project on Missouri River in full swing

Work is well underway as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District, in partnership with our contractors and sub-contractors, are excavating bed rock from the Florence Bend reach portion of the Missouri River near Omaha.

17 May 2022

High flows scheduled during annual maintenance at Cherry Creek Dam; USACE urges public safety May 23 –24 during sediment flush

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District announces it will release higher than normal flows of water through Cherry Creek Dam on May 24 as part of its annual sediment flushing to allow proper operation of the dam’s outlet gates. USACE owns and operates this dam located in Aurora, Colorado, south of Interstate 225.

9 May 2022

USACE to host virtual, public meeting for Garrison Dam spillway evaluation

OMAHA, Neb. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District welcomes the public to participate in a virtual, public scoping meeting on Thurs., June 2 to learn about the Garrison Dam Safety Modification Study. Garrison Dam is located near Riverdale, North Dakota.

3 May 2022

Garrison Dam power plant opening for tours in May

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District announces the availability of group tours for schools and energy industry groups beginning early May 2022.