8 Feb 2016

Corps releases final plan to address loss of recreation during Isabella Lake dam safety project construction

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District released its Finding Of No Significant Impact, or FONSI, today for proposed relocations of U.S. Forest Service administration and recreational facilities at Isabella Lake Dam in Kern County.

19 Nov 2015

Corps releases environmental document regarding Isabella Lake Dam for public comment

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District released its plan for relocating U.S. Forest Service administrative and recreation facilities near Isabella Lake Dam in a draft supplemental environmental assessment today.

9 Oct 2015

Corps to host public meetings discussing Isabella Lake Dam Safety Modification Project

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District will host a series of informational meetings Oct. 19-21 to discuss the latest status of the Isabella Lake Dam Safety Modification Project.

30 Oct 2014

Corps to temporarily reduce water level at Lake Clementine for dam inspection

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District will conduct a dam safety inspection of the downstream side of the North Fork Dam near Auburn Oct. 31 - Nov. 5, and will temporarily reduce water levels at Lake Clementine to safely perform the inspection.

18 Aug 2014

Corps begins real estate actions for Isabella Lake Dam project

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District has begun to acquire land and relocate residents at two of 12 properties that will be impacted by construction of the Isabella Lake Dam Safety Modification Project. As part of the analysis of the project’s potential effects on the properties, the Corps released a finding of no significant impact and supplemental environmental assessment for public review.

30 May 2014

Materials testing to start in June for Corps Isabella Lake Dam project

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District is set to begin testing the suitability of stone near Isabella Lake for use in the construction of the Isabella Lake Dam Safety Modification Project. The test results will be used to develop the design and specifications for production of stone and aggregates material that will be used in safety upgrades to Isabella Lake main and auxiliary dams.

30 Sep 2013

Corps awards $6.8 million contract for New Hogan Dam improvements

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District awarded a three-year, $6.8 million construction contract to upgrade tainter gates at New Hogan Dam, the Corps facility near Valley Springs.

25 Jul 2013

Corps finds no evidence of damage at Isabella Lake Dam following nearby earthquake

Inspections of Isabella Lake Dam have found no evidence of damage or increased likelihood of dam failure following a 4.3-magnitude earthquake that hit July 24 at 9:46 a.m. approximately 20 miles southeast of the dam.

10 Jun 2013

Corps maintains higher water storage capacity at Success Dam

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District announced June 10 it will maintain the operating restriction at Success Dam implemented in 2012. The restriction allows water storage up to 65,000 acre-feet or approximately 75 percent of the maximum capacity of the reservoir behind Success Dam. Ultimately, this could mean more water for local users during high-water months.

28 May 2013

Corps’ dam safety mission highlighted on Dam Safety Awareness Day

More than 2,200 people died in Johnstown, Pa., May 31, 1889, when the South Fork Dam failed nine miles upstream of the town. “On National Dam Safety Awareness Day, May 31, we are called to remember both the benefits of dams and the risks associated with potential dam incidents and failures,” said Col. Bill Leady, commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District.