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  • Crane incident under investigation at Fort Randall Dam

    U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Omaha District officials are responding to an incident involving a contractor crane that tipped over on the afternoon of July 21, 2025, at Fort Randall Dam.

  • Updated changes to traffic patterns at Garrison Dam

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District announces updates to traffic patterns for Garrison Dam Crest Road and Spillway Bridge due to summer maintenance and construction. The Crest Road lighting replacement is underway with completion expected Sept. 12, 2025, and Spillway Bridge concrete repair is scheduled for July 14 to Oct. 31, 2025. During these times, contractors will have traffic controls in place resulting in reduced speeds and one-lane travel. USACE appreciates the public’s understanding and slow passage through these work areas to help keep workers safe.

  • USACE announces summer traffic pattern changes for Garrison Dam

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District, announces changes to traffic patterns for Garrison Dam Crest Goad and Spillway Bridge due to summer maintenance and construction. The Crest Road lighting replacement is scheduled for May 15 to Sept. 12, 2025, and Spillway Bridge concrete repair is scheduled for June 16 to Sept. 15, 2025. During these times, contractors will have traffic controls in place resulting in reduced speeds and one-lane travel for commuters during daylight hours. These controls will be removed at night. USACE appreciated the public’s understanding and slow passage through these work areas to help keep workers safe. If feasible, commuters are encouraged to consider alternate routes.

  • Public Safety Notice: High flows scheduled during annual maintenance at Cherry Creek Dam May 21

    Higher than normal flows of water from Cherry Creek Dam will begin Wednesday, May 21, 2025, as part of annual sediment flushing by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District to help ensure proper operation of the dam’s outlet gates.

  • Prescribed burns at Oahe Dam scheduled for April 7

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, in conjunction with the U.S. Forest Service and local volunteer fire departments, have scheduled prescribed burns on the Oahe Dam for April 7, 2025, that will cause traffic restrictions to Highway 1806 and Crest Road (Highway 204).

  • Road to Government Bay Boat Ramp closing for maintenance

    The road leading to Lake Sakakawea's Government Bay Boat Ramp at the junction with Missouri Drive in Riverdale, North Dakota will be temporarily closed beginning March 17, 2025, for boat ramp and bay maintenance scheduled by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District.

  • Garrison Project announces 2024-2025 winter access policy

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District’s Garrison Project has announced their 2024-2025 winter access policy.

  • Standing Bear dam drawing down pool for maintenance

    The pool at Standing Bear Dam with be drawn down to an elevation of 1102.5 ft, which is 1.5ft below normal pool levels. The drawdown is occurring to facilitate construction around the reservoir pool which sustained damage during high water earlier this year. Construction will include repair work around the west and north boat ramps and north shoreline. Releases will be increased to 20 cfs for four days to accommodate the draw down then decreased to maintain the pool elevation at 1102.5 ft. The Corps of Engineers will continue to monitor conditions and adjust as needed based on runoff conditions. As of November 7, Standing Bear Reservoir was at an elevation 1103.7 ft.

  • Jamestown and Pipestem dams increasing releases following a wet pattern

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District will increase releases from Jamestown Dam and Pipestem Dam beginning July 25 in response to an active rainfall pattern over recent months.

  • High flows scheduled during annual maintenance at Cherry Creek Dam May 22: USACE urges public safety

    Higher than normal flows of water through Cherry Creek Dam will begin this Wednesday, May 22, as part of annual sediment flushing by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District to help ensure proper operation of the dam’s outlet gates.