25 May 2023

Public comment sought on draft Environmental Assessment for Bowman-Haley Reservoir Water Control Plan update

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District is seeking public comment to evaluate the impacts of the Bowman-Haley Dam and Reservoir Project Water Control Manual and Water Control Plan Update for Bowman County, North Dakota.

18 May 2023

USACE begins releases from Bear Creek, Cherry Creek Dams in Colorado, following storms

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers began releasing stored flood water on May 15 from Bear Creek and Cherry Creek Dams following storms on May 11-12.

16 May 2023

Jamestown and Pipestem Dams increase releases following thunderstorms

Releases from Jamestown Dam and Pipestem Dam will increase in response to several recent thunderstorms. Since May 1, Jamestown received 3.69 inches of rain, which is well above normal. Similar rainfall amounts were seen upstream of the dams.

15 May 2023

Bear Creek and Cherry Creek Dams begin releasing water following storms

The Bear Creek and Cherry Creek Dams, located near the greater Denver, Colo. area, began releasing water today at approximately 1 p.m. (MST) as part of a system operation plan to evacuate flood storage at the reservoirs which increased during the May 11-12 storms.

22 Mar 2023

Government Bay Boat Ramp at Garrison Dam Closed starting March 27th

The road leading to the Government Bay boat ramp at the junction with Missouri Drive in Riverdale, North Dakota will be temporarily closed beginning March 27 for boat ramp and bay maintenance scheduled by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District.

13 Feb 2023

Snake Creek Dam Safety Modification Study draft Environmental Assessment available for public comment

A draft Environmental Assessment (EA) has been prepared for the Snake Creek Dam Safety Modification Study (DSMS). Conducted in accordance with Section 149 of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) 2020, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District has reevaluated recent interim risk reduction measures (IRRMs) implemented in the 2019 update to the Lake Audubon Water Control Manual (WCM). One operational alternative and two structural and operational combination alternatives were assessed in addition to the No Action Alternative.

23 Jan 2023

Garrison Dam Draft Environmental Assessment study open for public comment

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District is releasing its Draft Environmental Assessment to evaluate measures to reduce unacceptable dam safety risks at Garrison Dam on the Missouri River in Mercer and McLean Counties, North Dakota. The public is encouraged to provide feedback and comments during this 30-day review and comment period.

9 Dec 2022

Public meeting scheduled for Little Goose Creek general investigations study

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, in cooperation with the city of Sheridan, Wyoming, will hold a public meeting on Wed., Jan. 11, 2023, at 612 North Main Street in Sheridan. The purpose of the meeting is to share information on the recently initiated general investigations feasibility study. The study location is within downtown Sheridan within the concrete lined portion of the Little Goose Creek channel (approximately 1,700 linear feet of the channel).

18 Oct 2022

USACE to host Pipestem Dam open house in Jamestown, North Dakota, Nov. 1

OMAHA, Neb. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District announced it will begin a multi-year project this fall to rebuild the spillway at Pipestem Dam near Jamestown in Stutsman County, North Dakota. Construction of a modified spillway and new additional features in the spillway area will reduce the likelihood of erosion should the spillway experience significant flow from the Pipestem Reservoir.

17 Aug 2021

Maintenance, construction scheduled at Salt Creek Dams near Lincoln

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District will be performing maintenance and construction activities Aug. 23 to Nov. 20, at the downstream conduit outlet plunge pools at the following Salt Creek Dam sites: 8 (Wagon Train), 9 (Stagecoach), 10 (Yankee Hill), 12 (Conestoga) and 13 (Twin Lakes); additionally, some downstream maintenance will occur at site 4 (Blue Stem).