31 Jul 2024

Success Lake Vista Point Overlook to close for 4-6 weeks

The Vista Point Overlook parking area at Success Lake will be closed for four to six weeks starting August 12 while portions of the lot’s stone wall and supporting bank are repaired.The temporary closure is necessary to ensure the safety of all visitors. Please respect all closure signs and barriers. For more information about Success Lake, please

3 Jul 2024

USACE awards mitigation contract ahead of Lower San Joaquin River levee work

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District awarded a $2.6 million contract May 31 to C.T.L. Forest Management, Inc. for the creation of approximately 59 acres of habitat to offset environmental impacts of future levee improvements.

28 Jun 2024

USACE to allow USFS land use below Isabella Auxiliary Dam for wildfire readiness

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District has issued a special use permit to the U.S. Forest Service allowing use of land below Isabella Auxiliary Dam to help speed USFS wildfire response time in the area.The land specified in the permit is immediately downstream of the Auxiliary Dam will be made available starting this week. The central

27 Jun 2024

Success Lake Vista Point Overlook to close temporarily for repairs

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District plans to close the Vista Point Overlook parking area at Success Lake in July for repair of the lot’s stone wall and supporting bank.The temporary closure is necessary to ensure the safety of all visitors. Please respect all closure signs and barriers. The closure dates, which may extend into

18 Jun 2024

Park Ranger wins USACE art challenge honoring Earth Day

Sacramento District park ranger Shawna Polen was announced as the Grand Champion of the USACE Sustainable Art Challenge, held in honor of Earth Day. Polen submitted a handmade, leatherbound book for the winning entry.

11 Jun 2024

USACE garners prestigious NAC award for Isabella Dam Safety Modification Project

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District is the recipient of the National Academy of Construction’s 2024 Recognition of Special Achievement Award for their work on the Isabella Dam Safety Modification Project at Isabella Lake.“The NAC is thrilled to select the Isabella Dam Safety Modification Project for our third annual Recognition of

7 Jun 2024

USACE waives recreation area day use fees June 16 and 19

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will waive day use fees at more than 2,850 USACE-operated recreation areas nationwide in observance of the USACE birthday, June 16, and Juneteenth National Independence Day, June 19.The waiver covers fees for boat launch ramps and swimming beaches. The waiver does not apply to camping and camping-related services,

31 May 2024

USACE performs routine high pool inspection of Terminus Dam

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District conducted a routine high pool inspection of Terminus Dam at Lake Kaweah on May 30, 2024. The dam is operating safely, and as designed.Sacramento District engineers and dam operators will use the observations from the high pool inspection to make informed decisions about the dam’s operation and

19 May 2024

National Guard’s 649th Engineer Company gives and receives during training exercise

In a win-win scenario, both parties are content with an arrangement or gain something equally.That’s exactly what happened during the California Army National Guard 649th Engineer Company’s annual training at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District’s Black Butte Dam and Lake from April 29 - May 3.The National Guard Soldiers gain

18 May 2024

No bridge? No problem. National Guard Soldiers bring the solution

Visitors to Sacramento District’s Black Butte Dam and Lake in Orland, California, had the opportunity to catch more than fish and scenic lake views from April 29-May 3. On one stretch of lake, visitors also caught a glimpse of how the California Army National Guard can create a floating, mobile bridge in a matter of minutes.The 132nd Multi-Role