Recreation Projects

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has designed a system of flood risk management projects which includes 35 flood risk management dams, 112 local protection projects, and five hurricane barriers in New England. A total of 31 of 35 reservoir projects, and three of five hurricane barriers are operated and maintained by the Corps, while the remaining projects are operated and maintained by local interests.

Recreational Opportunities

Recreational Links of Interest

Quick Links to Recreation
in New England

  • America the Beautiful Pass - Purchase this annual pass online at the USGS store and receive discounts at national parks and Federal recreational facilities.

  • www.CorpsLakes.us - The web site for all Army Corps of Engineers lakes and recreation areas in the nation!

  • www.recreation.gov - Your one source to all federal recreation. You will find your favorite parks and campgrounds here including National Park Service, U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and more!

  • www.ReserveUSA.com - This web site allows you to reserve campsites and other facilities at federal parks nation wide!

  • Water Safety - This U.S. Army Corps of Engineers site is full of life-saving information about water-based recreation.

  • Education Center - This U.S. Army Corps of Engineers site is an excellent resource for students and teachers with lots of fun science and math activities!

  • www.CorpsResults.us - This web site tells the economic, social, and environmental benefits of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers projects across the nation.

  • recreation.usgs.gov - The U.S. Geological Survey provides lots of information on this web site to help you enjoy the outdoors. You will find links for locating recreation sites, on-line nature guides, weather, river flows, geology and more!

Damages prevented throughout New England from flooding events in winter/spring 2011 by flood risk management dams, local protection projects, and hurricane protection barriers were approximately $1.4 billion in fiscal year 2011. Cumulative flood reduction damages prevented by all projects, including local protection projects, since their construction through Sept. 30, 2011 are more than $6.6 billion. These projects cost a total of $538 million to build. Streamflow and other project/reservoir data are available through New England District's Reservoir Regulation Section website: http://www.reservoircontrol.com.

Updated: 13-Dec-2012