The US Army Corps of Engineers
Wolf Creek Dam Seepage Rehabilitation Project
Introduction
Welcome to the Nashville District's web site
for the
Wolf Creek Dam Seepage Rehabilitation Project.
Currently, these issues are relevant:
 | The Corps of Engineers, Nashville District completed a Major
Rehabilitation Report to evaluate alternatives to improve the long-term
reliability of the Wolf Creek Dam. The recommended alternative will cost
about $317.1 million. The initial phase of construction began in March
2006.
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| Since March 2005 we have operated the reservoir to maintain lake
levels within a lower range. The Corps conducted a formal risk-based
assessment during the winter of 2006, which considered the impacts of
additional risk reduction measures, including further lowering of lake
levels, to reduce risk to people and property.
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| An emergency decision was made January 2007 to maintain the 680-foot
elevation for the remainder of the year. The Corps will reevaluate lake
levels as the contractor approaches closure of the initial grout line, and
instrumentation shows the project is stable and improving. Though not
anticipated, there are various warning signs that could cause the Corps to
consider further lowering of the lake.
The Corps has an aggressive Dam Safety program to constantly monitor our
ten dams on the Cumberland River system and its tributaries. The Corps
will use news articles, websites, and public meetings to keep the public
informed of the dam’s condition and of progress of the foundation repairs
throughout construction. |
This page may change from time to time as we add more information to help
you stay abreast of developments. Stay informed and involved!!
Accurate and timely information is critical to the effective resolution of
many issues associated with Corps of Engineers projects. This web site has
been established to provide information you need to stay informed. The site
will be updated, based on the needs of our site visitors. Please let us know
what you need. Please share this site with others interested in this
project.
E-mail responses questions go directly to the desk of the Chief, Public
Affairs for the Nashville District, and technical team.
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