Portland District News Releases

Water managers to hold meeting as Rogue River Basin faces historically dry year

Press Operations — Wed, 06 May 2026 18:41:00 GMT

Water managers will hold two public information sessions May 18 to discuss historically low water levels in the Rogue River Basin. The experts from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) said the basin is currently on track for one of its worst years on record for water scarcity. Low rainfall and snowpack have created drought conditions for Lost Creek and Applegate lakes, creating challenges for refilling the basin’s two reservoirs ahead of the summer recreation season.

Corps to provide update on drastically improved water year for Rogue Basin

Press Operations — Tue, 07 Jun 2022 20:57:00 GMT

Army water managers for the Rogue River Basin will hold a public virtual information session June 8, 2-2:30 p.m., to share the improved summer conservation season outlook for the basin.

Corps facing historically dry year in Rogue River Basin

Press Operations — Thu, 28 Apr 2022 18:14:29 GMT

Army water managers for the Rogue River Basin will hold a virtual information session May 3, 3-4 p.m., to discuss challenges that are hampering efforts to refill the basin’s two reservoirs ahead of the summer conservation season.

Fish hatchery power problems continue, likely impacting more brood years

Press Operations — Fri, 04 Feb 2022 16:13:43 GMT

Army engineers and biologists expect power problems at Cole M. Rivers hatchery, in southern Oregon, to impact at least one additional brood year of fish. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) officials had earlier hoped the power failure to only affect one brood year.

Power disruption, aging infrastructure impact fish hatchery

Press Operations — Wed, 01 Dec 2021 17:30:00 GMT

The main electrical power feeder from Lost Creek Dam to the Cole M. Rivers Hatchery failed at the end of April 2021. Since then, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) has been working to repair the line and Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) staff have assisted as needed.

Parts of Lost Creek Lake recreation area temporarily close for logging

Press Operations — Wed, 29 Sep 2021 22:39:53 GMT

Upcoming timber harvest will close the Fire Glen Campground, as well as the Rogue River Trail between Lewis Road Trailhead and the Blue Grotto at Lost Creek Lake, October 15th – December 31st, 2021. The Viewpoint Mike trail will also be closed.

Rogue River Basin seeing poor water year - Corps holds virtual meeting

Press Operations — Mon, 24 May 2021 22:03:47 GMT

Southern Oregon and the Rogue River Basin are experiencing another dry spring as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District struggles to refill two reservoirs for the recreation season.

Corps anticipates insufficient water year

Press Operations — Tue, 20 Apr 2021 20:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District is anticipating an insufficient water year as it refills its 13 Willamette Valley and two Rogue River Basin reservoirs for the upcoming recreation season.

Logging temporarily closes parts of Lost Creek Lake recreation areas

Press Operations — Tue, 23 Feb 2021 17:56:50 GMT

Upcoming logging will temporarily close Four Corners and Fire Glen campgrounds, as well as nearby portions of the Rogue River Trail, Mar. 1 – Apr. 30, 2021 at Lost Creek Lake.

Corps urges safety amid high Rogue River water levels

Press Operations — Wed, 03 May 2017 20:40:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is urging river users to take appropriate precautions as an elevated water release at William L. Jess Dam this week will result in higher water levels along the Rogue River.

Corps to present Lost Creek, Applegate dam failure inundation maps

Press Operations — Thu, 10 Sep 2015 17:42:05 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will provide the opportunity for residents and business owners along the Rogue and Applegate rivers to view dam failure inundation maps in Shady Cove and Grants Pass.

Corps warns of low Lost Creek Lake levels

Press Operations — Wed, 29 Jul 2015 18:13:55 GMT

Water levels at Lost Creek Lake will be unusually low for the rest of the summer and into the fall.

Corps to issue draft Rogue water management plan for public review

Press Operations — Wed, 20 May 2015 20:51:28 GMT

The Corps will issue its draft Rogue Basin summer water management plan next week for public review and comment.

Corps to host Rogue water management planning call

Press Operations — Thu, 16 Apr 2015 20:30:07 GMT

The Corps and its partners will hold their next conference call April 21 at 2 p.m. to plan Rogue River Basin Project summer water management operations.

Corps warns boaters of Lost Creek Reservoir debris

Press Operations — Wed, 04 Feb 2015 21:59:27 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers warns boaters that a large amount of floating debris has accumulated at the upper end of Lost Creek Reservoir.

McGregor Park offers fall nature experience

Press Operations — Fri, 21 Nov 2014 17:41:38 GMT

If you’re looking to venture outdoors this fall and enjoy what nature has to offer, consider McGregor Park at Lost Creek Lake.

Corps finalizes 2014 Rogue water management plan

Press Operations — Wed, 11 Jun 2014 18:10:52 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has finalized its plan for 2014 summer water management operations at its Rogue Basin dams.

Corps seeks comments on draft Rogue water management plan

Press Operations — Fri, 23 May 2014 17:20:54 GMT

We're seeking public comments on our draft plan for summer water management operations at our Rogue Basin dams.

Corps to host Rogue water management planning call

Press Operations — Fri, 18 Apr 2014 17:21:30 GMT

We will hold our next conference call April 24 at 1:30 p.m. to plan Rogue River Basin Project summer water management operations. This is an interagency work session, but the public is welcome to listen in.

Corps offers initial Rogue Basin water projections

Press Operations — Tue, 25 Feb 2014 20:48:19 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' initial projections are that 2014 water supplies at Lost Creek and Applegate reservoirs may be lower than last year’s.