30 May 2025

Success Lake capacity increased with completion of critical flood risk management project

Federal, state and local leaders celebrated completion of the Tule Spillway Enlargement Project at Schafer Dam on May 29. The $135.5 million project, which was completed in March, increases water conservation capacity for the region while decreasing flood risk for approximately 60,000 people in Porterville and other downstream communities.Water

24 Nov 2020

Tule River Spillway project document out for public review

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District has released a draft environmental assessment outlining phase two of the Tule River Spillway Enlargement Project at Success Lake in Tulare County.

29 Sep 2020

Corps breaks ground on Tule River Spillway Enlargement Project

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District, along with local and federal partners, have broken ground on the Tule River Spillway Enlargement Project at Success Lake near Porterville, California. The project is a cooperative effort between USACE, the Central Valley Flood Protection Board, the California Department of Water Resources, and the Lower Tule River Irrigation District to raise the gross pool elevation of Success Lake, reducing the downstream risk of flooding while also increasing the water supply capability of the reservoir.

7 Apr 2020

USACE awards construction contract for additional hospital space in Porterville, California

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers awarded a construction contract Sunday to Herman Construction Group, Inc. of Escondido, California, to retrofit the Porterville Developmental Center in Tulare County for an alternate care site in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

17 Mar 2014

Corps seeks marina operator at Success Lake

Revitalized water recreation at Success Lake is another step closer as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District advertises the availability of a lease for a commercial marina at the popular reservoir near Porterville.