1 Jul 2020

Success Lake joins Operation Dry Water to raise awareness of the dangers of boating under the influence

This Fourth of July weekend, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will participate in Operation Dry Water, a coordinated three-day effort to heighten awareness of the dangers of boating under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

18 May 2017

High-volume flows of Yuba River pose danger

Unusually high water flows creating unique set of problems

18 Dec 2015

Corps to install temporary debris barrier at Pine Flat Lake

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District will install a barrier at Pine Flat Lake to prevent excess debris that could pose a safety risk for both the dam and the boating public from flowing into the lake.

15 May 2015

Exchange your old life jacket at Corps parks

Visit any U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District recreation park May 16 to exchange your old or damaged life jacket for a new Coast Guard-approved one.

29 Apr 2015

Black Butte Lake is ready for you!

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District’s Black Butte Lake near Orland has plenty of water and everything is open and ready for the spring and summer recreation season.

9 Sep 2014

Black Butte Lake closes some camping for season

Orland Buttes Campground, one of two campgrounds at Black Butte Lake, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District facility near Orland, is now closed for the season.

7 Aug 2013

Hensley Lake boat ramps to close, water level lowered during pump repairs

Hensley Lake boat ramps will close this month as water will be drawn down below the standard minimum pool level in order to facilitate drinking water pump repairs at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers park near Raymond.