29 Aug 2024

USACE updates road status at Francis E. Walter Dam

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District announced that the roadway across the top of the Francis E. Walter Dam has re-opened to vehicular traffic following the completion of maintenance work. It’s important to note that the park access road is not designed as a through road. Federal law prohibits vehicles with a gross vehicle weight above 32,000 pounds (16 tons) from traveling across the dam. Vehicles with a gross vehicle weight above 32,000 pounds should find an alternate route.

20 Jul 2023

Army Corps updates Francis E. Walter Dam water release schedule

The U.S. Army Corps Engineers’ Philadelphia District updated the 2023 Francis E. Walter Dam recreation plan.

12 Jul 2023

Army Corps shares update on Francis E. Walter Dam water release schedule

The U.S. Army Corps Engineers’ Philadelphia District updated the 2023 Francis E. Walter Dam recreation plan. The Army Corps updated the plan, which states whitewater and fisheries releases will be scheduled if enough water storage is accumulated in the reservoir.

16 Sep 2022

Gathright Dam pulse release set for September 21

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Norfolk District will conduct a pulse release at Gathright Dam, near Covington, Va., on Wednesday, September 21, 2022 beginning at approximately 6 a.m.

29 Aug 2022

Gathright Dam pulse release set for August 31

The Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will conduct a pulse release at Gathright Dam near Covington, Va. on Wednesday, August 31, 2022 beginning at approximately 6 a.m.

12 Aug 2022

Water level lowered at Black Rock Lake to allow for repairs to dam, debris cleanup

 The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), New England District announced today that the water level

5 Aug 2022

Gathright Dam pulse release set for August 10

The Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, will conduct a pulse release at Gathright Dam, near Covington, Va., on Wednesday, August 10, beginning at approximately 6 a.m.

11 Jul 2022

Aitch Recreation Area Artesian Well to Reopen

Following an extensive relocation project, the Artesian Well at Aitch Recreation Area of Raystown

29 Sep 2021

Army Corps shares details on final recreational water release of season at Francis E. Walter Dam

The U.S. Army Corps Engineers’ Philadelphia District announced the schedule for the final water release of the recreation season for the Francis E. Walter Dam in White Haven, PA.

2 Oct 2020

Army Corps announces installation of Jennings Randolph Lake Downstream Early Warning System

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, has installed a year-round early warning system at Jennings Randolph Lake intended to notify downstream public users of impending rapid increases in water levels, and to evacuate the river immediately to higher ground for their safety.

16 Sep 2019

Army Corps to host open house for F.J. Sayers Dam’s 50th anniversary

Congressman Glenn Thompson, Foster Sayers Jr. and Col. John Litz, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District commander, among speakers at the F.J. Sayers 50th anniversary event and open house, Sept. 28.

14 Aug 2019

Army Corps of Engineers prepares public for fall release of draft Raystown Lake Master Plan

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, is preparing the public for the release of the draft Raystown Lake Master Plan in the late fall through a series of master plan updates.

19 Jul 2019

Army Corps updates water release schedule at Francis E. Walter Dam

The U.S. Army Corps Engineers’ Philadelphia District updated the 2019 Francis E. Walter Dam recreation plan. The Army Corps updated the plan, which states whitewater and fisheries releases will be scheduled if enough water storage is accumulated in the reservoir. Precipitation throughout the early part of the summer has enabled the Army Corps to schedule the first five increments of the plan.

24 Oct 2018

Baltimore District, local first responders simulate rescue operations at East Sidney Lake Dam

First responders and fire departments are always preparing to respond to worst-case scenarios. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, alongside area emergency responders did just that Oct. 13 during a training exercise simulating rescue operations in the event of a medical emergency at East Sidney Lake Dam.

24 Oct 2018

Baltimore District, local first responders simulate rescue operations at East Sidney Lake Dam

First responders and fire departments are always preparing to respond to worst-case scenarios. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, alongside area emergency responders did just that Oct. 13 during a training exercise simulating rescue operations in the event of a medical emergency at East Sidney Lake Dam.

15 May 2018

Corps of Engineers discontinues study to modify operations at Foster J. Sayers Dam

Baltimore District has announced that it is discontinuing its study in collaboration with the Susquehanna River Basin Commission to make operational modifications at Foster J. Sayers Dam to sustain aquatic habitat during historical low-flow conditions. Current operations will be maintained.

27 Mar 2018

Prohibition on the Use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) on Federal Lands under the Jurisdiction of the New England District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

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.

21 Sep 2015

Gathright Dam pulse release scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 23

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

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.

28 Jul 2014

Army Corps updates water release schedule at Francis E. Walter Dam

The U.S. Army Corps Engineers’ Philadelphia District has updated the recreation plan for the Francis E. Walter Dam. The Corps updated the plan, which states whitewater and fisheries releases will be scheduled if enough water storage is accumulated in the reservoir. Precipitation throughout the spring and summer has allowed the Corps to add the first five increments of the plan, which includes 4 additional whitewater releases and fisheries enhancement water releases from July 26-Sept 12

28 Jul 2014

Army Corps updates water release schedule at Francis E. Walter Dam

The U.S. Army Corps Engineers’ Philadelphia District has updated the recreation plan for the Francis E. Walter Dam.

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

5 Feb 2014

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 9:00 a.m., today.

28 Oct 2012

Army engineers ready to respond to Hurricane Sandy impacts

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers North Atlantic Division is taking action in anticipation of Hurricane Sandy’s landfall to monitor storm activity, minimize flood damage, and prepare its staff to respond to local and regional emergency orders.

26 Sep 2012

Gathright Dam ‘test pulse’ to increase Jackson River water flow

State and federal agencies will use Gathright Dam near Covington, Va. to simulate a storm event on the Jackson River Oct. 3. The test pulse, conducted by the Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in cooperation with the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality and the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries, will begin at approximately 6 a.m. and peak at 3,500 cubic feet per second.