Philadelphia District News Releases

Army Corps shares details on final recreational water release of season at Francis E. Walter Dam

Press Operations — Mon, 05 Oct 2020 14:24:38 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps Engineers’ Philadelphia District announced the schedule for the final water release of the recreation season for the Francis E. Walter Dam in White Haven, PA.

UPDATE: Army Corps updates road closure status at Francis E. Walter Dam

Press Operations — Thu, 17 Sep 2020 16:44:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps Engineers’ Philadelphia District announced the Route 940 entrance to the Francis E. Walter Dam will reopen on Sept. 21, 2020 (delayed from the previously announced date of Sept. 18, 2020). The Bear Creek White Haven Road entrance to the dam will then close to traffic as road repairs shift to that area.

Army Corps updates water release schedule at Francis E. Walter Dam

Press Operations — Mon, 31 Aug 2020 17:33:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps Engineers’ Philadelphia District updated the 2020 Francis E. Walter Dam Flow Management Plan. The Army Corps updated the plan, which states whitewater and fisheries releases will be scheduled if enough water storage is accumulated in the reservoir.

Army Corps updates water release schedule at Francis E. Walter Dam

Press Operations — Tue, 11 Aug 2020 17:03:10 GMT

Army Corps updates water release schedule at Francis E. Walter Dam

Press Operations — Wed, 15 Jul 2020 13:40:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps Engineers’ Philadelphia District updated the 2020 Francis E. Walter Dam recreation plan. The Army Corps updated the plan, which states whitewater and fisheries releases will be scheduled if enough water storage is accumulated in the reservoir. Precipitation throughout the early part of the summer has enabled the Army Corps to schedule the first five increments of the plan.

Army Corps of Engineers reports an increase in adult drowning at its lake and river projects this summer

Press Operations — Sat, 11 Jul 2020 00:10:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced today that more than 30 people lost their lives to drowning in June at lake and river projects the agency manages. The June statistics represent a 47 percent increase in drownings over the same time period last year. USACE also reported that nearly all the drowning victims were adult males between the ages of 18 and 85 and were not wearing a life jacket at the time of the drowning.

Blue Marsh Lake Swimming Beach to Open; Restrictions in Place for Holiday Weekend

Press Operations — Wed, 01 Jul 2020 17:45:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced the swimming beach at Blue Marsh Lake will open to the public on July 2, 2020. The bathhouse and shower facilities at the beach will also open. Visitation in the Dry Brooks Day Use Area will be limited to 75% capacity. Park Rangers will be monitoring the visitation and closing the area as needed.

Blue Marsh Lake Stilling Basin Closure Announcement

Press Operations — Tue, 23 Jun 2020 19:49:00 GMT

Beginning on June 29, 2020, portions of the Blue Marsh Lake Stilling Basin and Multi-Use Trail will be closed to the public. This closure is related to the ongoing Western Berks Water Authority pipeline construction project to connect the treatment plant directly to the dam.

Army Corps announces road closure at Francis E. Walter Dam

Press Operations — Wed, 10 Jun 2020 14:06:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps Engineers’ Philadelphia District announced the Route 940 entrance to the Francis Walter Dam will be closed due to road repairs and paving work starting June 17th.

Army Corps observes National Dam Safety Awareness Day

Press Operations — Thu, 28 May 2020 16:23:37 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Philadelphia District recognizes National Dam Safety Awareness Day on May 31, which commemorates the 1889 failure of the South Fork Dam in Johnstown, Pa. The event was the nation’s worst dam failure and resulted in more than 2000 deaths. The USACE Philadelphia District owns and operates five earthfill dams in eastern Pennsylvania, which have prevented approximately $415 million in flood damages since their construction

Army Corps and partners to host public meeting for Francis. E. Walter Dam Re-evaluation study

Press Operations — Wed, 11 Dec 2019 12:36:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and its partners, the Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC) and the New York City Department of Environmental Protection, are hosting a public meeting regarding a re-evaluation study for the Francis E. Walter Dam and Reservoir on Jan. 9, 2020 at the Mountain Laurel Resort in White Haven, Pa.