SAVANNAH DISTRICT

Army Corps reservoirs in upper Savannah River basin enter Drought Level 2

SAVANNAH, Ga. – The three reservoirs operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on the upper [Read More]
Published: Sep-19-16

Russell Lake visitor’s center to temporarily close

ELBERTON, Ga. – The visitor’s center at the Richard B. Russell Project Office will temporarily close on weekends beginning Sept. 18. Office hours Monday through Friday will remain from 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. [Read More]
Published: Sep-13-16

Primitive weapon deer hunts return to Thurmond this fall

SAVANNAH, Ga. – Muzzleloader and archery hunters are invited to participate in primitive weapon deer hunts at Bussey Point Management Area located in Lincoln County, Georgia, this fall. [Read More]
Published: Sep-06-16

Parks prepare for closing as season wraps up

SAVANNAH, Ga. – As the 2016 summer recreation season draws to a close, officials with the U. S. Army [Read More]
Published: Aug-30-16

Corps seeks public comments on J. Strom Thurmond Project Shoreline Management Plan update and Draft EA

SAVANNAH, Ga. – Officials with the J. Strom Thurmond Dam and Lake Project in the Savannah River [Read More]
Published: Aug-29-16

Recreation areas on Hartwell Lake open to hunters

SAVANNAH, Ga. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Hartwell Lake Office will open four of its larger recreation areas for archery and small game hunting during the regular 2016-2017 Georgia hunting season. These areas include: • Paynes Creek Park, Hart County, GA. (399 acres) • Hartwell Dam Quarry Area, Hart County, GA. (410 acres) • New Prospect Park, Hart County, GA. (34 acres) • Jenkins Ferry Park, Stephens County, GA. (31 acres) [Read More]
Published: Aug-25-16

Russell Lake to host youth dove hunts

SAVANNAH, Ga. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will conduct two youth dove hunts at the Richard B. Russell Project Office Sept. 10 and 17, 2016. The hunts will begin at 2 p.m. and end at approximately 7:30 p.m. [Read More]
Published: Aug-25-16

Corps seeks public comments on a plan to reduce flood risks in Rocky Creek area

SAVANNAH, Ga. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers released a draft feasibility report and environmental assessment outlining a plan to reduce flood risks along Rocky Creek in Augusta, Georgia. The reports contain details on the “Tentatively Selected Plan” (TSP) which involves restoration of the Rosedale Dam on Rocky Creek. [Read More]
Published: Aug-22-16

Upper Savannah reservoirs enter Drought Level 1

SAVANNAH, Ga. –The three reservoirs on the Savannah River operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers entered the first drought level today when pool elevation at Thurmond Lake dipped below 326 feet above mean sea level (ft-msl). Entering Trigger Level 1 activates the Corps’ drought management plan which limits the discharge rate from the Thurmond Dam. [Read More]
Published: Jul-25-16

Cleanup for a cause on National Public Lands Day

CLARKS HILL, S.C. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers invites the public to volunteer for the annual Thurmond Lake cleanup campaign on National Public Lands Day, Sept. 24, 2016. [Read More]
Published: Jul-22-16