Huntington District News Releases

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News Releases by Month

3 Jan 2023
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers to Close Application Period for the Buchanan County Section 202 Flood Risk Reduction Project and to Offer a Workshop at the Twin Valley High School in Pilgrim’s Knob, VA
Huntington, WV. - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is hosting a workshop on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, between 3:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Twin Valley High School in Pilgrim’s Knob, Va. The High School is located at 14449 Dismal River Road, Pilgrim’s Knob, Va. 24634.
9 Dec 2022
Corps Announces Temporary Release Increase
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. - The Huntington District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announces a temporary increase in the downstream flows at J.W. Flanagan Lake on Dec. 15, 2022 beginning at 8 a.m. and continuing for eight to 10 hours.
6 Dec 2022
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers to Close Application Period for the Buchanan County Section 202 Flood Risk Reduction Project and to Offer a Workshop at the Twin Valley High School in Pilgrim’s Knob, VA
Huntington, WV. - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is hosting a workshop on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, between 3:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Twin Valley High School in Pilgrim’s Knob, Va. The High School is located at 14449 Dismal River Road, Pilgrim’s Knob, Va. 24634.
9 Nov 2022
Corps Announces Pause in Drawdown of Some Lakes Due to Drought Conditions
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. - The Huntington District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announces a pause in the normal drawdown at Alum Creek, Deer Creek, Paint Creek, East Lynn, Beech Fork, Grayson, North Fork of Pound, John W. Flannagan, Fishtrap, Dewey, and Yatesville Lakes as we evaluate the impacts of the drought/abnormally dry conditions in the area.
28 Oct 2022
Pleasant Hill Lake Service Bridge Work
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. - The Huntington District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announces that contractors will begin repair work on the Pleasant Hill bridge pier Monday, Oct. 31, 2022.
27 Oct 2022
Extra Drawdown at Delaware Lake
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. - The Huntington District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announces that Delaware Lake will drawdown the lake 5 feet more than normal winter pool. The extra drawdown of our winter pool, normally 910.0 feet above sea level, will be going to 905.00 feet above sea level from December 1-15, 2022. This is necessary to conduct scheduled concrete maintenance on the upstream face of the dam.
23 Sep 2022
Potential Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) concerns at Clendening Lake
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 southwestern Harrison County in Washington and Nottingham townships, Ohio that could result in the presence and possible release of hydrogen sulfide (H2S) gases.
19 Sep 2022
R.D. Bailey to Drawdown Early
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. - The Huntington District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announces that R.D. Bailey Lake will drawdown the lake to winter pool elevation earlier than normal this year. This action will allow for a new waterline crossing between the Big Branch Day Use Area and Guyandotte Point Recreation Area to be completed during more favorable weather conditions and providing a larger access to the shoreline area.
12 Sep 2022
Army Corps of Engineers waives fees and invites volunteers to participate in National Public Lands Day, Sept. 24
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 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 (NPLD) on Saturday, Sept. 24.
16 Aug 2022
Potential Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) concerns at Tappan Lake
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 Tappan Lake, Ohio that could result in the presence and possible release of hydrogen sulfide (H2S) gases.