9 May 2023

USACE prepares for large-volume snowmelt at Isabella Lake

Due to record-high snowpack over the winter, the USACE Sacramento District is preparing for above-average inflows to and outflows from USACE-managed reservoirs throughout California’s Central Valley, including Isabella Lake.

10 Mar 2023

USACE monitoring Isabella Dam and Lake during heavy rains

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District is closely monitoring Isabella Dam and Lake in connection with the ongoing severe weather event.

29 Jun 2018

Corps opens French Gulch Boat Launch at Isabella Lake

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District has announced the opening of the French Gulch Boat Launch at Isabella Lake in Kern County, California.

21 Sep 2017

Corps awards $204 million contract to begin construction on Isabella Dam modifications

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District awarded a $204 million contract on Sept. 18 to Flatiron/Dragados/Sukut Joint Venture of Benicia to construct modifications to the Isabella Lake Dam in Lake Isabella.

30 Dec 2016

Corps awards contract to build temporary boat launch during Isabella Dam construction

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District awarded a $5.7 million contract Dec. 23 to Spectrum-Straub JV of Sacramento to construct a temporary boat launch and parking at French Gulch Recreation Area as part of the Isabella Lake Dam Safety Modification Project.

12 Feb 2016

Corps releases environmental document discussing Borel Canal at Isabella Lake Dam for public comment

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District released its plan today for the proposed acquisition and decommissioning of the Borel Canal at Isabella Lake Dam in Kern County.

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.

22 Apr 2015

Corps to host public scoping meetings May 4-5 to seek input for real estate actions proposed for the Isabella Lake Dam Safety Modification Project

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District will host two public meetings May 4-5 to discuss real estate actions associated with future safety improvements at the Isabella Dam facility.

23 May 2013

Recreation survey at Isabella Lake to begin Memorial Day weekend

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District awarded a $98,182 contract May 16 to Gulf South Research Corporation of Baton Rouge, La., to conduct user surveys and collect visitor information at recreation sites around Isabella Lake beginning Memorial Day weekend and lasting throughout the summer recreation season.

23 Oct 2012

Corps releases final environmental impact statement on the Isabella Lake Dam Safety Modification Project

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District has released the final environmental impact statement (EIS) for the Isabella Lake Dam Safety Modification Project for review and comment.