9 Aug 2019

Gathright Dam’s third pulse release set for Aug. 14

Gathright Dam operators are scheduled to conduct the year’s third water-pulse release from Lake Moomaw on Aug. 14.

19 Jul 2019

Gathright Dam’s second pulse release of 2019 set for Wednesday

COVINGTON, Va. – Gathright Dam operators are scheduled to carry out the year’s second water-pulse release from Lake Moomaw on Wednesday. It will take place between 6 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

21 Jun 2019

Gathright Dam’s first pulse release set for Wednesday

COVINGTON, Va. – Gathright Dam operators are scheduled to conduct the year’s first water-pulse release from Lake Moomaw on Wednesday. It will occur about 6 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

29 May 2019

Corps, state to hold Gathright Dam stakeholders meeting June 5

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Norfolk District, in conjunction with the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries and Virginia Department of Environmental Quality, will host a stakeholders meeting this week to present results of the recent targeted bug study conducted to address data gaps in the Jackson River upstream of Smith Bridge.  

29 May 2019

USACE announces Gathright Dam pulse release dates for 2019

Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will conduct six pulse releases from the Gathright Dam and Lake Moomaw project near Covington between June and October.

12 Oct 2018

After Michael rainfall, USACE cancels final Gathright Dam pulse release for the year

Officials at the Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, have canceled this year's final pulse release scheduled for Oct. 17 at Gathright Dam, near Covington, Va.

20 Sep 2018

After Florence rainfall, USACE cancels Gathright Dam pulse release

After evaluating the high water flows experienced on the Jackson River during Tropical Storm Florence earlier this week, District water managers made the decision to cancel the pulse release scheduled for Sept. 26 at Gathright Dam.

4 Sep 2018

Corps to perform pulse release from Gathright Dam

The Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, will conduct a pulse release at Gathright Dam, near Covington, Va., on Wednesday, September 5, 2018, beginning at approximately 6 a.m.

10 Aug 2018

Corps to conduct second pulse release from Gathright Dam

Operators at Gathright Dam near Covington, Virginia, are scheduled to conduct a pulse release of water from Lake Moomaw Wednesday, August 15.

17 Apr 2018

Gathright Dam to begin controlled flood release today due to weekend rainfall

The Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will begin a controlled flood release at Gathright Dam near Covington, Virginia today.

9 Apr 2018

Corps Announces Gathright Dam Pulse Release Dates for 2018

NORFOLK, Va. -- The Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will deviate from Gathright Dam's existing water control plan in order to conduct six pulse releases near Covington, Virginia from June through October 2018.

9 Apr 2018

Corps Announces Gathright Dam Pulse Release Dates for 2018

NORFOLK, Va. -- The Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will deviate from Gathright Dam's existing water control plan in order to conduct six pulse releases near Covington, Virginia from June through October 2018.

26 Jun 2017

Gathright Dam pulse release scheduled for Wednesday

Operators at Gathright Dam near Covington, Virginia, will conduct the year's first pulse release of water from Lake Moomaw Wednesday.

10 May 2017

Officials announce six dates for Gathright Dam pulse releases

The Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will deviate from Gathright Dam's existing water control plan in order to conduct six pulse releases near Covington, Virginia from June through October 2017.

10 May 2017

Officials announce six June- October dates for Gathright Dam pulse releases

The Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will deviate from Gathright Dam's existing water control plan in order to conduct six pulse releases near Covington, Virginia from June through October 2017.

11 Oct 2016

Gathright Dam to conduct final pulse release tomorrow

Operators at Gathright Dam near Covington, Virginia will conduct a pulse release tomorrow.

30 Aug 2016

Third pulse at Gathright Dam scheduled for Wednesday

Operators at Gathright Dam near Covington, Virginia will conduct a pulse release Wednesday.

8 Aug 2016

Gathright Dam pulse release scheduled for Wednesday

Operators at Gathright Dam near Covington, Virginia will conduct a pulse release Wednesday.

25 Jun 2016

After heavy rainfall, Gathright Dam begins controlled flood release

The Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will began a controlled flood release at Gathright Dam near Covington, Virginia today.

25 Jun 2016

After heavy rainfall, Gathright Dam begins controlled flood release

COVINGTON, Va. -- The Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will began a controlled flood release at Gathright Dam near Covington, Virginia today.

15 Jun 2016

Officials announce Gathright Dam pulse release dates

The Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will deviate from Gathright Dam's existing water control plan in order to conduct five pulse releases near Covington, Virginia from July through October 2016.

15 Jun 2016

Officials announce Gathright Dam pulse release dates

The Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will deviate from Gathright Dam's existing water control plan in order to conduct five pulse releases near Covington, Virginia from July through October 2016.

17 Feb 2016

Gathright Dam to halt outflow as contractors perform routine inspection

The Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has scheduled a routine inspection at Gathright Dam from Feb. 22 through March 4, 2016.

23 Sep 2015

Gathright Dam pulse release underway

At 6 a.m. today, operators at Gathright Dam near Covington, Virginia began conducting a pulse release. The pulse will gradually increase and peak at 3,500 cubic feet per second by 9 a.m. The maximum surge will last two hours, begin to gradually decrease at 11 a.m., and return to 240 cfs by 1:30 p.m.

1 Jul 2015

Controlled flood release ends at Gathright Dam

Gathright Dam near Covington, Virginia will end its controlled flood storage release today. Beginning this morning at 9 a.m., operators at the dam will begin to reduce the release, which is currently at 1,530 cubic feet per second, to 600 cubic feet per second by 11 a.m.

30 Jun 2015

Gathright Dam continues controlled flood release, operators to reduce release rate

Gathright Dam near Covington, Virginia continues a controlled flood storage release today. Beginning this morning at 9 a.m., operators at the dam will begin to reduce the release, which is currently at 3,480 cubic feet per second, to 1,600 cubic feet per second by 1 p.m.

1 Jun 2015

Officials announce Gathright Dam pulse release dates

The Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will deviate from Gathright Dam's existing water control plan in order to conduct six pulse releases near Covington, Virginia from June through October 2015.

15 Apr 2015

Gathright Dam to conduct a routine, controlled flood release

The Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will begin a controlled flood release at Gathright Dam near Covington, Va., at 9:30 a.m.

19 Jun 2014

Officials announce change to Gathright Dam pulse release dates

The Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced a change to two pulse release dates scheduled in August and early September. The six pulses, and the amended dates, are scheduled for the following Wednesdays: June 25 July 23 Aug. 20 Sept. 10 Sept. 24 Oct. 15

30 Aug 2013

Gathright Dam to perform 'pulse release'

The Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, will conduct a pulse release at Gathright Dam, near Covington, Va., on Tuesday, Sept. 3, beginning at approximately 6 a.m.