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.

11 Mar 2013

First female commander used teamwork to excel

Retired U.S. Army Col. Dorothy F. Klasse, the first woman district commander in the Corps of Engineers, reflects on her tenure leading the Sacramento District from 1996-1998, when her fun, down-to-earth demeanor helped create an environment where everyone wanted to “Be One Team.”