11 Dec 2014

Army Corps to make flood release from Black Butte Dam today

With heavy rainfall forecast in Northern California, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District will begin making a flood control release from Black Butte Dam near Orland Dec. 11.

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.

31 Oct 2012

Black Butte closes Buckhorn boat ramp for season

Black Butte Lake’s Buckhorn boat ramp is closed for the season, but Eagle Pass boat ramp remains open and available for launching, according to park officials. Black Butte Lake, near Orland, is managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District.

5 Oct 2012

Wind turbine coming to Black Butte Lake

Visitors to Black Butte Lake will soon be able to watch energy being generated by the regional breezes, as a $290,000 contract has been awarded for construction of a wind turbine at this U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District park near Orland.