31 Jul 2022

Buckhorn, Carr Creek dams continue operating as designed, providing flood damage reduction

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District continues to monitor the dams at Buckhorn Lake, Buckhorn, Kentucky, and Carr Creek Lake, Sassafras, Kentucky, following severe flooding which occurred in eastern Kentucky. The Buckhorn and Carr Creek Dams on the Middle Fork and the North Fork, respectively, of the Kentucky River are currently storing water and providing a reduction to the flooding occurring downstream. The dams are structurally sound and operating as intended.

28 Jul 2022

Buckhorn, Carr Creek dams operating as intended, providing flood damage reduction

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District is monitoring the dams at Buckhorn Lake,

27 Jul 2022

USACE hosting public workshop for Rough River Lake Master Plan Update

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is in the process of updating its 1961 Master Plan for Rough River

15 Jul 2022

Barren River Lock and Dam No. 1 Removal Commences to Eliminate Safety Hazard

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, with The Nature Conservancy as a supporting partner, will begin removing Barren River Lock and Dam 1 on the Barren River in Warren County, Kentucky this week.

6 Jul 2022

USACE hosting public workshop for Green River Lake Master Plan Update

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is in the process of updating its 1981 Master Plan for Green River

5 Jul 2022

Scheduled maintenance underway at Cannelton Locks and Dam

Due to scheduled maintenance and repairs, the 1200-foot primary chamber at Cannelton Locks and Dam

1 Jul 2022

Green River Dam No. 5 removal work temporarily halted while crews perform additional surveys

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District has temporarily halted work on the removal of the Green River Lock and Dam No. 5 on the Green River in Kentucky, while additional surveys are performed. Due to concerns from the Edmonson County Water District, USACE stopped further removal of the dam until the impacts can be evaluated and addressed. USACE is coordinating with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, The Nature Conservancy, and the Edmonson County Water District to perform additional surveys and develop recommendations on any necessary steps to address changes to Edmonson County Water District operations and facilitate the eventual full removal of Lock and Dam #5.