7 Jan 2020

The Corps begins refill at Detroit Dam during spillway gate construction

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District will begin refilling Detroit Dam reservoir up to an elevation of 1450 feet from now through Jan. 31. The Corps will continue spillway gate rehabilitation work on two of Detroit Dam’s spillway gates while refill begins.

21 Nov 2019

Update on spillway gate rehabilitation work at Detroit Dam

The Corps has decided to manage Detroit Dam’s reservoir levels between 1425 and 1450 ft. from now through the middle of Jan. 2020 during construction on two of the dam’s spillway gates. There are no anticipated impacts to reservoir refill or summer pool elevations.

15 Nov 2019

Low Willamette Valley reservoir water levels pose potential dangers

Due to low water levels in several Corps reservoirs in the Willamette Valley, Corps officials are warning reservoir users of potential hazards and requesting that reservoir users avoid these areas for their own safety.

31 Oct 2019

Cape Disappointment State Park area closures to re-open Jan. 1, 2020

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will extend construction on the Mouth of the Columbia River’s North Jetty to Jan. 1, 2020.

29 Oct 2019

Corps begins spillway gate rehabilitation work at Detroit Dam

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will perform spillway gate rehabilitation work at Detroit Dam from Friday, Nov. 1 through Feb. 15, 2020.

8 Oct 2019

Corps completes dredged material placement at Cape Horn, WA

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers completed dredged material placement at Cape Horn, Washington, Oct. 7, 2019.

27 Sep 2019

Bonneville navigation lock returns to service 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27

The Bonneville navigation lock will reopen to Columbia River traffic at 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27.

26 Sep 2019

Bonneville Navigation Lock returning to service

The Bonneville Navigation Lock will reopen to Columbia River traffic between 10 p.m. Friday, September 27 and 10 a.m. Saturday Sept. 28, depending on the results of final operational testing.

20 Sep 2019

Corps drills into Cougar Dam for geotechnical investigation

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Dam Safety team is conducting a geotechnical investigation at Cougar Dam beginning today, Friday, Sept. 20.

19 Sep 2019

Army Corps of Engineers waives fees on National Public Lands Day, Sept. 28

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced today that it will waive day use fees normally charged at boat launch ramps and swimming beaches at its recreation areas nationwide in recognition of National Public Lands Day on Saturday, Sept. 28.