10 May 2017

Cold water, high-volume flows of Stanislaus River pose danger

Unusually strong water flows in the Stanislaus River this year can put swimmers in jeopardy very quickly

2 May 2017

District, Goshute Tribe and interagency partners work toward flood resiliency in Skull Valley

If you want to build resistance to floods, you first need a team with a plan. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District and interagency partners are building a floodplain management plan with the Skull Valley Goshute Tribe in Utah.

28 Apr 2017

Corps to consider temporary deviation to Success Lake operation

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District released its draft environmental assessment and draft finding of no significant impact on April 26 for a water control manual deviation at Success Lake that would add 10,000 acre-feet of storage for this year.

10 Apr 2017

Folsom Dam Auxiliary Spillway recognized as Outstanding Water Project

The American Society of Civil Engineers California Region recognized the Folsom Dam auxiliary spillway project as the state’s Outstanding Water Project for 2016 at an awards ceremony held in Los Angeles last month. The honor specifically highlights construction of the auxiliary spillway’s control structure. The structure, basically a second dam, will complement the functions of Folsom’s existing dam by allowing water to be released earlier and more safely from the reservoir during a high water event.

6 Apr 2017

Corps accepting flood damage rehabilitation assistance applications

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District is now accepting applications for Public Law 84-99 rehabilitation assistance through May 5, 2017.

31 Mar 2017

Annual event treats Veterans to day of fishing

Annual event treats wounded veterans to day of fishing on Corps lake

31 Mar 2017

Kids learn how to reel ‘em in at annual fishing event

Annual Kids Fishing Day is back at Hensley Lake!

27 Mar 2017

Corps awards $10 million contract for roof repairs at Hill AFB

$10 million small business contract awarded March 14 to Doyon Project Services LLC.

10 Mar 2017

Should I go with the flow?: New educational game simulates water management challenges

It’s beginning to drizzle. Heavy rains are expected within the hour. The lake and rivers continue to rise. At what point would you open the gates and let water flow? That's the challenge presented in a new educational game produced by the State of Nevada Department of Water Resources in partnership with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District.

27 Feb 2017

Black Butte Lake announces group campground fee increase

Beginning March 1, 2017, group camping fees at Black Butte Lake will increase. Buckhorn and Orland Buttes group campgrounds are managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE).   The USACE Sacramento District conducted a review of its fee structure in 2016 and determined that fee changes are needed to ensure USACE fees remain comparable and