Monthly Archives: January 2015

Recovery of CSS Georgia remains in progress after 150 years in Savannah River

Posted on January 28, 2015 by US Army Corps of Engineers Savannah District

Recovering the CSS Georgia ironclad scuttled on the Savannah River floor marks the beginning of the construction phase of the Savannah Harbor Expansion Project. Col. Thomas Tickner, Savannah District commander, will host a kick-off event Jan. 29 at Old Fort … Continue reading →

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Thurmond spillway gates receive a tune-up

Posted on January 21, 2015 by US Army Corps of Engineers Savannah District

Spillway gates at Thurmond sub-basin are currently undergoing repair on a number of areas where pitting has developed on the surface of the gates. The gates are armored with industrial grade coating, which typically lasts 30 years, to protect them … Continue reading →

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Plant Vogtle water permit follows current basin water manual

Posted on January 14, 2015 by US Army Corps of Engineers Savannah District

Over the past several months the occasional fan of Balancing the Basin has voiced concern about the expansion of Plant Vogtle on the Savannah River. Most of the concern focused on the increased water needs (and impacts on reservoir levels) … Continue reading →

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2014 rainfall just shy of average, December ranks above average

Posted on January 7, 2015 by US Army Corps of Engineers Savannah District

Observed rainfall in the upper basin recorded deficits in 2014 for all three sub-basins with Hartwell’s deficit being most pronounced. However, for most of the year lake levels remained at or above average, making for a near-optimal year in water-related … Continue reading →

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