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.

14 Nov 2018

Corps to conduct test-blasting operations at Isabella Lake

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District and its contractor Flatiron/Dragados/Sukut Joint Venture will conduct test-blasting operations as part of the Isabella Dam Safety Modification Project on Thursday, November 15, starting at 12 p.m., forcing a short-term closure of Highway 155 near the main dam.

9 Jul 2018

Sacramento District projects get $2.1 billion in supplemental appropriation

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced supplemental funding July 5 for five Sacramento District projects, totaling an investment of more than $2.1 billion in flood risk management efforts.

13 Feb 2018

President’s FY19 budget allocates more than $200 million for Sacramento District projects

Continued construction of safety improvements at Isabella Dam near Bakersfield leads U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District projects listed in the President’s budget unveiled Feb. 12 for Fiscal Year 2019 funding.

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.

27 Dec 2012

Corps begins design phase for Isabella Dam Project

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has signed the Record of Decision (ROD) and Dam Safety Modification Report for the Isabella Dam Safety Modification project, which allows for the official start of the next phase of the project.