Around the Great Lakes and Ohio River Division

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is launching a pilot program to fully fund small water resources projects for economically disadvantaged communities. Project proposals are due by October 20, 2023. Click the image for more information!
Brig. Gen. Mark C. Quander has taken command of the Great Lakes and Ohio River Division (LRD) during a ceremony in Cincinnati, Ohio.
The updated National Inventory of Dams site is now available!
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Federal Emergency Management Agency have launched the National Levee Safety Program! Click here to see how you can get involved!

News Stories

Recap: Ohio River Basin Day on the Hill
7/19/2023
On June 13, 2023, the members and leadership from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Great Lakes and Ohio River Division joined stakeholders and partners from across the Ohio River Basin for the first...
Nathan Rogacki Awarded Employee of the Month
5/16/2023
Hydraulic Engineer, Nathan Rogacki, awarded the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Great Lakes and Ohio River Division Employee of the Month for March 2023...
Bob Burnside, RCO Chief, retires after over 52 years of service
5/16/2023
On May 1, 2023, a farewell ceremony was held for Robert “Bob” Burnside at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Great Lakes and Ohio River Division Headquarters in Cincinnati, Ohio...
2023 LRD Senior Leaders Conference Re-cap
4/18/2023
On April 4th and 5th, 2023, leaders and teammates from across the Army Corps of Engineers Great Lakes and Ohio River Division visited Chattanooga, TN to attend the Senior Leaders Conference...
LRD Program Director Retires after 30 years with USACE
3/9/2023
On February 23, 2023, a retirement ceremony was held for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Great Lakes and Ohio River Division Program Director, Mr. Stephen G. Durrett, at the Federal Building in downtown...
LRD Hosts Industry Day 2022
12/12/2022
On December 1, 2022, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Great Lakes and Ohio River Division successfully hosted Industry Day 2022, both virtually and in-person at the Marriott RiverCenter in Covington,...
The Retirement of the Wild Duck: Larry Brotherton
11/29/2022
On November 16, 2022, LRD Teammate and engineer Larry Brotherton retired after nearly 40 years of service with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers...

Latest News Releases

NR 23-30 Wolf Creek Dam oxygen diffuser project contract awarded
8/17/2023
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Aug. 17, 2023) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District announces a base contract award to Brasfield & Gorrie, L.L.C., of $16.8M for the Dissolved Oxygen facility. This...
Youghiogheny River Lake to Host 75th Anniversary Celebration
8/16/2023
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District will host a 75th-anniversary celebration commemorating the completion of construction of Youghiogheny River Dam, Aug. 19...
NR 23-29: Dale Hollow Dam Road closing for scheduled maintenance
8/14/2023
CELINA, Tenn. (Aug. 14, 2023) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District announces Dale Hollow Dam Road is closing to all traffic across the dam 8 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023, for...
NR 23-28: Defeated Creek restroom and picnic area closing for upgrades
8/14/2023
DEFEATED, Tenn. (Aug 14, 2023) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District announces the beach restroom and picnic area within the Defeated Creek Recreation Area is closing Monday, Sept. 11,...
NR 23-27: Friends of Cordell Hull Lake serve up ‘Dinner on the Dam’ fundraiser
8/11/2023
CARTHAGE, Tenn. (Aug 11, 2023) – Friends of Cordell Hull Lake and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District staff at Cordell Hull Lake are proud to announce the inaugural year of “Dinner On the...

Section 165(a) Pilot Program for Water Resources Projects for Small or Disadvantaged Communities

Click the image for more information! 

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
America the Beautiful - National Parks & Federal Recreational Lands Annual Pass