The Huntington District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers encompasses 45,000 square miles in parts of five states, including West Virginia, Ohio, Kentucky, Virginia, and North Carolina. We are responsible for 311 navigable commercial miles along the Ohio River, which includes the Nation's largest inland waterway port, the Port of Huntington. In 2007, more than 106 million tons were shipped on the waterways of the District, with a value of more than $11 billion. Our locks and dams provide for efficient year-round river transportation possible not only in the Tri-State area, but across the Nation.
Our engineering and construction program includes a new lock chamber at the Marmet Locks and Dam which became operational in January 2008. Riverfront improvements, flood risk management initiatives, and environmental mitigation and infrastructure activities are part of a robust Civil Works program. The Bluestone Dam in Hinton, W.Va. is currently undergoing improvements which will bring it up to modern dam safety standards. Congress has also authorized flood damage reduction projects for the communities of Marlinton, Milton, and Logan, W.Va. that we will undertake in the near future.
Corps contractors perform drilling inside Sutton Dam. Drilling work includes rehabilitation of foundation drains and core drilling to determine bedrock strength. This work is being completed with funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
Winfield Locks and Dam Bank Stabilization and Fishing Access
Recently completed bank stabilization and fishing access at Winfield Locks and Dam. Improvements to the site include paved parking area and an access walkway that extends about 700 feet along the shoreline and meets federally required accessibility standards. The stone slope protection on the riverbank will improve bank stabilization
Congresswoman Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV-2) watches as Huntington District Commander COL Robert Peterson and Poca Mayor Pat Hill sign the Project Partnering Agreement for improvements for the Town of Poca wasterwater system. Congresswoman Capito secured funding for this project through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
American Recovery and Reinvestment Work at Bluestone Dam
Brayman Construction employees discuss plans for the diver to locate underwater apron drains. Once located, the drains will be cleaned out and extended deeper into the existing bedrock to help relieve the uplift on Bluestone Dam.
Burnsville Campground upgrades
New hire Eric McMillian works on leveling campsite at Burnsville's Bulltown Campground. The funding for the campground upgrades at Burnsville are made possible through funding from the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act.
2009 Dredging on the Elk River
One of two dredges working on the Elk River. Notice the full bucket just coming out of the water, on its way to the barge off to the left. Background shows Lee Street (green arch) & the Washington Street bridges along with the M/V LAURA J. Funding for the Elk River dredging are made available through the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act.
Richmond Dale Ohio Sewer Groundbreaking
Huntington District deputy commander LTC Nick Krupa and dignataries participate in official groundbreaking for Richmond Dale sewer project
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