The Huntington District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will hold office hours Thursday, Dec. 8 to inform residents of Zoar about the progress of the Zoar Levee and Diversion Dam Safety Modification Study and address their questions and concerns.
Notice is given that on or about 12 December 2011, Amherst Madison, Inc., for Marathon Petroleum, will begin placing river bank slope protection along the left descending bank on the Ohio River, mile 316.4.
Notice is given that on or about 15 December 2011, Docks Creek, LLC., will commence facility maintenance dredging at their facility, located along the right descending bank of the Big Sandy River, mile 5.8.
HUNTINGTON, W.Va...At a recent awards ceremony, Col. Robert Peterson, Commander, Huntington District, presented awards for several significant achievements by members of the district.
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Deer Creek Lake has started its annual "draw down" or lowering of the water level in the lake. The surface elevation of the lake will be lowered 14 feet to reach winter pool on Dec. 1, 2011.
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has completed the inspection of the intake gates on the dam at Summersville Lake and is beginning to refill the lake to its normal winter pool elevation.
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has temporarily closed the winter boat ramps at Summersville Lake because the lake has been drawn down to a level that's lower than the usual winter pool.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Huntington District, and federal, state and local officials will take part in a ribbon cutting ceremony to observe the completion of the Bluestone Dam Safety Assurance Project Phase 2B Initial Anchor Installation on Oct. 31, 2011 at 11 a.m.
Representatives from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Huntington District, and the City of Parkersburg will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony to officially dedicate the new Riverfront Park at 11 a.m. on Oct. 21, 2011.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Huntington District, will temporarily close the picnic area at the Marmet Locks and Dam in Belle, W.Va., while repairs are made to a broken water line.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will release additional water Friday, Oct. 14, 2011, in addition to the normal whitewater releases Saturday, Oct. 15, and Sunday, Oct. 16 from the John W. Flannagan Dam in Haysi, Va., in support of the USA Wildwater National Time Trials on the Russell Fork River in Elkhorn City, Ky.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Burnsville Lake will host a reenactment of the Civil War Battle of Bulltown at the Bulltown Historical Area on Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011, at 2 p.m.
Beginning Sept. 12, 2011, Corps contractor Amherst Madison, Inc. will begin placing river bank slope protection along the left descending bank of the Kanawha River at mile 55.0. This work will be performed from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday, with an expected completion date of September 30, 2011, weather permitting.
Ed Stowasser with the Huntington District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers participated in the 2011 Emerging Leaders Program held in New Orleans July 29 – Aug. 5.
Corps to hold office hours for Zoar Levee
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will hold office hours for residents of Zoar, Ohio, to discuss the Zoar Levee Dam Safety Modification Study, on Wednesday, August 17, 2011. Corps employees will be available between the hours of 1-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at the Dover Dam Resident Engineer's Office across from the Muskingum Area Office, 5336 State Route 800, NE, Dover, Ohio.
The Corps is conducting the Dam Safety Modification Study to recommend a risk reduction plan for the Zoar Levee and Diversion Dam. The Water Resources Development Act of 2007 requires that the study look at a variety of alternatives – including structural and non-structural measures.
The public's participation is essential and necessary in order to provide information to help determine the best plan to reduce risk. These office hours will provide additional opportunities for the residents of Zoar to discuss issues and exchange information and ideas.
For more information, contact Public Affairs at 304-399-5353.
Corps welcomes secretaries to Executive Office
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – The Huntington District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has selected two new secretaries in the Executive Office. Helen D. Kremer has been named the new Executive Secretary to Commander Colonel Robert Peterson. Bridgette Lewis-Johnson was selected as a secretary in the Executive Office.
As secretary to the Commander, Kremer is responsible for providing administrative support and overall office management for the Huntington District Commander, Executive Office and staff.
A native of Washington, D.C., Kremer attended Montgomery Junior College in Silver Springs, Md., She is a retired Navy yeoman first class and attended numerous military training courses. She began her career with the Corps in October 2005, where she worked for the Tulsa District until 2009. Prior to accepting her position with the Huntington District, Kremer worked for Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Tulsa. Throughout her federal career, Kremer has received several military commendations and achievement medals.
As secretary in the Executive Office, Lewis-Johnson provides secretarial and administrative support to the executive staff.
A native of Proctorville, Ohio, Lewis-Johnson graduated with an Associate Degree in Business Management from Huntington Junior College. She began her career with the Corps in 2009. Prior to joining the Executive Office, Lewis-Johnson worked in the Ohio/Kanawha Area Office and served as administrative assistant for the Chief of Design Branch in the Huntington District. She has received several awards for her work on the Combined Federal Campaign, Awards Committee, and special recognitions from the district commander.
For more information, please contact the Huntington District Public Affairs office at (304) 399-5353.
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Huntington District has awarded a $1.1 million contract to TAB Construction, of Canton, Ohio, to begin construction work at Massillon Levee, located in the City of Massillon, Stark County, Ohio.
The contractor will begin construction on or about August 18, 2011. Work will consist of placing stone along the riverbank and levee to address erosion concerns caused by recent flooding. Additional work includes tree removal near the levee and investigation of the drainage system. The contractor expects the work to be completed by April 1, 2012, depending on weather conditions.
During construction, the Congressman Ralph Regula Towpath Trail and the right south bound lane of State Route 21 will be temporarily closed. Travelers in the area can expect increased traffic due to construction vehicles, lane closures, congestion, and new traffic signals.
Massillon levee and channel relocation project was authorized by the Flood Control Act of 1938, for the purpose of reducing flooding from the Tuscarawas River. It was completed in 1951.
For more information, please call the Huntington District Public Affairs office at (304) 399-5353.
Corps employees, Leo Arbaugh, Jason Ritter and Simon Fet have spent the past month in Joplin, Mo. in support of the emergency response effort of the spring tornado that devastated the area. Follow the link to read their stories.
Fifty years ago the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers dedicated the Sutton Dam in Sutton, W.Va., and to mark the anniversary, a ceremony will be held at the dam's Downstream Day Use Area on Friday, July 22 at 6 p.m.
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. - Burnsville Lake's Riffle Run Campground reopened June 30, 2011, after upgrades to the site were completed. The upgrade was made possible with funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
HUNTINGTON, W.Va....The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Rocky Fork State Park will host its annual Recreation Accessibility Day (RAD) Saturday, July 9, 2011, at Rocky Fork State Park Campground in Hillsboro, Ohio. The event runs from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and is free to the public.
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will celebrate Sutton Dam's 50th anniversary in conjunction with the Mountain Lakes Festival, July 22-24, 2011, at Sutton Lake. To commemorate this historic event, two U.S. Postal Service cancellation stamps will be available with the 50th Anniversary logo.
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. - The Huntington District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has determined that conditions exist in the outlet works area at Clendening Lake in Harrison County, Ohio, that could result in the presence and possible release of hydrogen sulfide (H2S) gases.
Public Comment Period - 13 June - 13 July 2011
Send comments to: Mike Hatten, Team Leader, South Regulatory Section, USACE Huntington District, 502 Eighth Street, Huntington, WV 25701
Public comment period runs from 13 June - 13 July 2011
Send comments to: Kimberly Courts-Brown, Regulatory Project Manager, Energy Resources Section, 502 Eighth Street, Huntington, WV 25701-2070
Public comment period from 13 June - 13 July 2011. Send comments to Richard Berkes, Project Manager, Energy Resources Section, USACE Huntington District, 502 Eighth Street, Huntington, WV 25701
Notice is given that on or about 28 June 2011, A.B.C. Corporation will begin boat dock replacement along the right descending bank of the Kanawha River, mile 46.8.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers water safety mascot, "Corey the Safety Boat" has made a lot of new friends since he moved to Alum Creek Lake. You have probably seen him at special events, parades, and school programs in central Ohio spreading the message about staying safe around water.
Reference Notice to Navigation Interests 11-24 dated 9 May 2011. Notice is given that the completion
date has been extended to 8 July 2011. Also, during non-working hours, mariners are advised to hold
close to the lower guard wall while making the approach to the main chamber to avoid the shoal.
HUNTINGTON, W.Va.... Memorial Day marks the beginning of the 101 days of summer and traditionally serves as the official kick-off for the summer recreation season. As the nation's largest federal provider of water-based outdoor recreation, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers provides its visitors a wide range of diverse and dynamic recreational opportunities, and the safety of these visitors is the Corps' highest priority.
The summer season means more boaters out enjoying recreation on the rivers, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Huntington District, is reminding those boaters to use caution when they're near one of the locks and dams on the Ohio and Kanawha Rivers.
HUNTINGTON, W.Va....Dams and reservoirs within the Huntington District are holding back significant floodwaters resulting from the substantial amount of rainfall throughout the district's 45,000 square-mile area. These dams have performed as designed to minimize flood impacts to downstream residents
Campgrounds managed by the Huntington District in portions of West Virginia, Kentucky and Virginia will begin opening for the 2011 season in April 2011. Opening dates for these campagrounds vary depending upon location.
HUNTINGTON, W.Va....The Huntington District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers honored 12 graduates of its 2010-2011 Leadership Intern Program with a luncheon April 14 at the Ramada Inn in Huntington.
