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Contractors drill at the site of the new Van Voorhis Elementary School in Fort Knox, Kentucky, March 28, 2022. Possible negative impact from wet clay soil has required the installation of about 200 concrete pillars to support the building foundation. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Louisville District is managing the construction of the 21st century Department of Defense Education Activity school. (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers photo by Charles Delano)

Construction for Van Voorhis on track for 2024 completion

Contractors drill at the site of the new Van Voorhis Elementary School in Fort Knox, Kentucky, March 28, 2022. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District is managing the construction of the 21st century Department of Defense Education Activity school. (USACE photo by Charles Delano)

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Tranquil Space at Patoka Lake | Photo of the Week | James Merkley

March/April edition of the Falls City Engineer is now available

Spring is here as is the latest issue of the Falls City Engineer – March/April. Check out some of the awesome stories from around the district including the following: ☑ Water management team revolutionizes data collection with cloud-based solution ☑ Spring showers bring out lake staff superpowers ☑ Schmidt's accomplishments ensure health of environment for future generations ☑ Construction for Van Voorhis on track for 2024 completion ☑ New Army Aviation Support Facility unveiled at ribbon cutting ☑ Louisville District delivers Newark Army reserve center ahead of schedule ☑ Louisville VA Medical Center site sees more activity as work progresses ☑ Regulators ensure safe navigation and protection of aquatic resources during Beckjord Power Plant cleanup ☑ Louisville District celebrates National Volunteer Month

March/April Issue

COVID-19 Information

Coronavirus (COVID-19) information relating to the US Army Corps of Engineers is available at the link below.

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National Inventory of Dams

The 2018 National Inventory of Dams (NID) is now available! All charts, queries and maps reflect the most current NID database. The NID was populated using the 116th Congressional District information. State and federal dam regulators provided their data from May to November 2018 for inclusion in the 2018 database.

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Water Safety

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is the nation’s leading provider of outdoor recreation with over 400 lake and river projects in 43 states and more than 360 million visits per year. Please be careful in and around the water because even strong swimmers drown. Check out this website to find valuable tips and resources that could save your life or the life of someone you care about.

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Latest News Releases

Auxiliary chamber locking temporarily suspended at John T. Myers Locks and Dam

5/9/2022

The 600’ auxiliary chamber at John T. Myers Locks and Dam (Ohio River mile 846) in Mt. Vernon, Indiana, will be closed to navigation traffic beginning at 6 a.m. CDT on May 9, 2022, through 6 p.m. CDT...

USACE hosting virtual workshop for Buckhorn Lake Master Plan Update

5/4/2022

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is in the process of updating its 1972 Master Plan for Buckhorn Lake located in Buckhorn, Kentucky.A Master Plan is the document that conceptually establishes and...

Army Corps of Engineers reminds visitors to practice water safety

4/29/2022

As millions of Americans plan visits to our nation’s lakes and rivers, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reminds visitors of the importance of practicing safe, sensible, and thoughtful activities in,...

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Louisville District celebrates National Volunteer Month

4/14/2022 UPDATED

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District celebrates National Volunteer Month every April by recognizing the tremendous effort of the volunteers who give their time at the recreational...

Louisville District delivers Newark Army reserve center ahead of schedule

4/11/2022 UPDATED

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District recently completed a new 43,000 square-foot Army Reserve Center in Newark, Delaware, ahead of schedule...

New Army Aviation Support Facility unveiled at ribbon cutting

4/4/2022 UPDATED

With the help from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District, the Army Reserve Aviation Command’s newest Aviation Support Facility, also known as ASF, is officially open. MacDill Air Force...

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May 11 2022

Tranquil Space at Patoka Lake | Photo of the Week | James Merkley

James Merkley

Tranquil Space at Patoka Lake | Photo of the Week | James Merkley

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May 04 2022

Spring Beauties at Caesar Creek Lake | Photo of the Week | Clif Kilpatrick

Clif Kilpatrick

Spring Beauties at Caesar Creek Lake | Photo of the Week | Clif Kilpatrick

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Apr 27 2022

Cormorants on the Smith Ridge Beach swim line at Green River Lake | Photo of the Week | By Steve Turner

Steve Turner

Cormorants on the Smith Ridge Beach swim line at Green River Lake | Photo of the Week | By Steve Turner

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Apr 20 2022

The calm before the storm... | Photo of the Week | Ranger Chris DeSmit

Chris DeSmit

The calm before the storm... | Photo of the Week | Ranger Chris DeSmit Cecil M Harden Lake, US Army Corps of Engineers, Louisville District in Rockville, Indiana.

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Apr 19 2022

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Charles Delano

Contractors drill at the site of the new Van Voorhis Elementary School in Fort Knox, Kentucky, March 28, 2022. Possible negative impact from wet clay soil has required the installation of about 200 concrete pillars to support the building foundation. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Louisville District is managing the construction of the 21st century Department of Defense Education Activity school. (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers photo by Charles Delano)

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A contractor uses a drill rig to remove soil overburden March 28. The drill rig is also being used to remove bedrock as part of forming drilled piers.

Apr 19 2022

LOUVAMC Update

Mike Maddox

A contractor uses a drill rig to remove soil overburden March 28. The drill rig is also being used to remove bedrock as part of forming drilled piers.

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