The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District opened four crest gates at the Conemaugh Dam from April 4 through April 6 to release between 9,800 and 19,000 cubic feet of water per second in Clarksburg, Pennsylvania. Although the release will include a large amount of water, it is well within the dam’s and downstream channel’s capacity. The downstream channel can handle a water flow of up to 28,000 cubic feet per second.
Conducting a crest gate operation does not constitute an emergency. It is a normal part of the Pittsburgh District’s operations during high water events following heavy rain. It is nothing to be concerned about.
Conemaugh River Lake plays a crucial role in flood control and navigation. It works with...
HERMITAGE, Pa. - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District is hosting a virtual public meeting and comment period to continue the Shenango River Lake Master Plan revision. The meeting will review proposed changes to the master plan draft based on community feedback collected after the previous master plan meeting in 2022.
PITTSBURGH -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District reports that the President's Fiscal Year 2025 Budget request includes more than $122 million in federal funding for the district's civil works program.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District is hosting recreation opportunities at select reservoirs in eastern Ohio and western Pennsylvania for the Monday, April 8 solar eclipse.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District, in partnership with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, will host a public information session about an upcoming flood study for Lake Stonycreek in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. The flood study will assess property surrounding the lake and be used to update FEMA mapping and the county’s flood insurance study.
