Kansas City District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

▶ LIVESTREAM ALERT: Kansas City District Change of Command Ceremony, July 25, 2024, at 1000 CDT

Please join us today as Col. Travis J. Rayfield relinquishes command of the Kansas City District to Col. Andrew T. Niewohner. The ceremony will be hosted by Brig. Gen. William C. Hannan Jr., commander, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Northwestern Division. A retirement ceremony in honor of Col. Rayfield will follow the change of command.

The ceremonies will be broadcast live at https://www.youtube.com/live/orBXm4HXlqo



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Clinton Lake, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Harlan County Lake, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Kanopolis Reservoir, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Melvern Lake, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Milford Lake, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Missouri River Navigation, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Perry Lake, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Pomme de Terre Lake, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Pomona Lake, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Rathbun Lake, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Stockton Lake, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Harry S. Truman Lake, US Army Corps of Engineers
Tuttle Creek Lake, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Wilson Lake, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

🚤 Good luck to all participants in the 19th Annual Missouri American Water MR340 race! 📢 Shoutout to our own racers, geologist Brandon Harmon and architect Mike McCollum! Your determination is inspiring as you journey down the Missouri River. 🎵

The Kansas City District is proud to help make the Missouri River navigable, supporting events just like this! 💪 Best of luck to all and glad to see so many life jackets out there! 🛶 Psst... St. Louis District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, 🙏 take care of our guys when they get there.



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Missouri River Navigation, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

📷 1-2: Racers participate in the 19th Annual Missouri American Water MR340 near Kaw Point, Kansas, on Tuesday, July 23, 2024.

📷 3-5: Kansas City District geologist Brandon Harmon and architect Mike McCollum participate in the 19th Annual Missouri American Water MR340 near Kaw Point, Kansas, on Tuesday, July 23, 2024.

📷 6-9: Racers participate in the 19th Annual Missouri American Water MR340 near Kaw Point, Kansas, on Tuesday, July 23, 2024.

💖 The Kansas City District is committed to supporting our military community, making a real difference in the lives of servicemembers and their families.

We recently completed the design for a 37,000 sq-ft child development center to be built at Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas. The facility will provide a safe, nurturing environment for over 300 little ones, helping families feel at home amidst frequent relocations. 🏠👶🌟

How does your community support the veterans and military families in your life? Tell us below in the comments. 👇

--For more about the Ft. Leavenworth CDC go to https://www.army.mil/article/278251



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Fort Leavenworth

📷 1-2. Project design and rendering of the Child Development Center to be built at Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas.

📷 3. Col. Travis J. Rayfield, commander and district engineer, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District, reviews and signs off on the in-house design for the Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas Child Development Center on May 5, 2024.

“We can find meaning and reward by serving some higher purpose than ourselves, a shining purpose, the illumination of a thousand points of light.” ― George H.W. Bush

Shoutout to our amazing volunteers who serve a higher purpose. They are our real MVPs!

Here are some of our incredible volunteers at Rathbun Lake helping keep our beautiful lake and its surroundings in top shape, ensuring that everyone has a fantastic experience. From maintaining campgrounds to greeting visitors, their dedication is unmatched.

Join us in giving a big round of applause to these (and YOUR) local heroes! 👏👏

Read more at: https://www.army.mil/article/278217



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Rathbun Lake, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

📷 1: Ember Williams, Rathbun Lake volunteer, fist bumps Jameson Davis, volunteer coordinator, at Rathbun Lake on June 20, 2024.

📷 2: Ember and Terra Williams, Rathbun Lake volunteers, help manage the campgrounds at Rathbun Lake, , as part of its volunteer program.

📷 3: Volunteers are compensated in various ways based on the number of hours of service. For example, with free campsites or even passes to USACE lake projects.

📷 4: Mike Bryan, Rathbun Lake volunteer, helps manage the campgrounds at Rathbun Lake, Iowa, as part of its volunteer program.

📷 5: Wesley Woten, Rathbun Lake volunteer, helps manage the campgrounds at Rathbun Lake, Iowa, as part of its volunteer program.

Today, Kansas Sen. Jerry Moran, City of Salina Mayor Bill Longbine and our district commander, Col. Travis Rayfield, met for the signing of a Feasibility Cost Share Agreement for the Smokey Hill River Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration study in the City of Salina, Kansas.

The agreement marks the start of a General Investigations Feasibility Study to identify opportunities to restore approximately 6.8 miles of the "Old Channel" and enhance stream habitats, benefiting our community and wildlife.

The $1.6 million study is a collaborative effort between the State of Kansas, the City of Salina and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

Stay tuned for updates on this vital study to identify possible restoration plans! 🌿✨



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📸 1: Kansas Sen. Jerry Moran (center) joins the City of Salina Mayor Bill Longbine (left) and Col. Travis Rayfield (right), commander and district engineer, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District, as they sign a Feasibility Cost Share Agreement for the Smokey Hill River Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration study in the City of Salina, Kansas on July 15, 2024.

📸 2: Kansas Sen. Jerry Moran speaks at the signing of a Feasibility Cost Share Agreement for the Smokey Hill River Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration study in the City of Salina, Kansas, on July 15, 2024.

📸 3: Col. Travis Rayfield, commander and district engineer, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District, speaks at the signing of a Feasibility Cost Share Agreement for the Smokey Hill River Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration study in the City of Salina, Kansas, on July 15, 2024.

📸 4 Kansas Sen. Jerry Moran shakes hands with Col. Travis Rayfield, commander and district engineer, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District, during the signing of a Feasibility Cost Share Agreement for the Smokey Hill River Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration study in the City of Salina, Kansas on July 15, 2024.

📸 5 (left to right) City of Salina Mayor Bill Longbine, Kansas Sen. Jerry Moran and Col. Travis Rayfield, commander and district engineer, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District sign a Feasibility Cost Share Agreement for the Smokey Hill River Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration study in the City of Salina, Kansas on July 15, 2024.Today, [officials—names] signed a Feasibility Cost Share Agreement for the Smokey Hill River Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration study in Salina, Kansas. The agreement marks the start of a General Investigations Feasibility Study to identify opportunities to restore approximately 6.8 miles of the "Old Channel" and enhance stream habitats, benefiting our community and wildlife.

The $1.6 million study is a collaborative effort between the State of Kansas, City of Salina and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Stay tuned for updates on this vital study to identify possible restoration plans! 🌿✨



https://www.nwk.usace.army.mil/Media/Release-View/Article/3834089/local-state-and-federal-officials-to-sign-cost-share-agreement-for-smokey-hill/

Senator Jerry Moran
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🌟 Rangers embody selfless public service! Period. 🌟 To augment our permanent staff during the busy recreational season, our seasonal teammates complete vital training to provide support. It includes:

- Visitor assistance policy and regulations.
- Safety and outreach, promoting safe enjoyment of our lakes through education and inspections.
- Tactical communications, reporting and emergency procedures.
- Recreational fee program, ethics and self-defense.
- Written warnings, citations and law enforcement.

Short of Jedi 🥋🔦 training, what would you add to the list?

📷 Seasonal and summer staff gather for Visitor Assistance Training at Smithville Lake, Mo. on June 6, 2024.



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Clinton Lake, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Harlan County Lake, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Kanopolis Reservoir, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Melvern Lake, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Milford Lake, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Perry Lake, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Pomme de Terre Lake, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Pomona Lake, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Rathbun Lake, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Stockton Lake, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Harry S. Truman Lake, US Army Corps of Engineers
Tuttle Creek Lake, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Wilson Lake, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

It is a beautiful day at Milford Lake, one of our district's many stunning lake projects! While downward gauge trends continue in our area, we encourage everyone to stay informed about any localized flooding.

As conditions improve, we look forward to welcoming even more visitors across The Heartland!



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Milford Lake, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Missouri River Navigation, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

With downward trending stages along the Missouri River, previous vessel restrictions within our district have been lifted. The district’s Emergency Operations Center remains engaged and will continue to monitor any impact a post-tropical cyclone would have in our area.

Current observations show Rulo, NE exited flood stage and all other gauges north of Kansas City are trending down; however, minor continues in some areas. No levees are forecasted to overtop in the next 72 hours.

https://water.noaa.gov/gauges/ruln1
https://water.noaa.gov/gauges/sjsm7

Missouri River Navigation, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Northwestern Division, US Army Corps of Engineers USACE

The Kansas City District continues to monitor stages within our area of responsibility. Moderate flooding has been observed from Brownville, NE to St. Joseph, MO with Rulo, NE continuing a slow downward trend.

The district’s Emergency Operations Center is engaged in assessing recent and projected precipitation, and is ready to provide technical and direct assistance when requested. Upon our recommendation, the U.S. Coast Guard will restrict vessel traffic between Kansas City and St. Charles, MO until Sunday, July 7, 2024.

https://water.noaa.gov/gauges/ruln1
https://water.noaa.gov/gauges/sjsm7

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Our district continues to monitor stages along the Missouri River and its tributaries. Similarly, technical assistance continues for our non-federal levee sponsors in Holt County, MO. As water levels continue to decrease, field teams will focus on areas affected by recent precipitation, including central Missouri. District staff will be on call through the holiday and weekend for support.

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https://water.noaa.gov/gauges/ruln1
https://water.noaa.gov/gauges/sjsm7

Follow these simple tips to help ensure you, families and friends have a great Fourth of July weekend. Historically, this is one of the riskiest times of the year for boating and water-related accidents. Remember Life Jackets Worn…Nobody Mourns and .

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District continues to closely monitor river stages along the Missouri River and tributaries up and downstream of Kansas City as the storms pass through this week. The KC District is also continuing to collaborate and provide technical assistance with our state and local partners. All levees within the Kansas City District area of operations are currently performing as designed and none are forecasted to overtop within the next 72 hours.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District continues to closely monitor flood conditions along the Missouri River. The rainfall over the past few days is not expected to have an impact on river levels. Levees in the Kansas City area of operations aren’t expected to overtop and floodwaters are expected to recede around July 4th or 5th. Holt County received 1,000 sandbags for preventative measures. We continue to coordinate with state and local partners.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District continues to closely monitor flood conditions along the Missouri River. Our representatives will be present throughout the weekend in Holt County to provide any needed technical assistance, provide assistance to our non-federal levee districts in northwest Missouri and continue to coordinate with state and local partners.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District continues to closely monitor flood conditions along the Missouri River. Current river observations show Rulo, Nebraska is in a minor flood stage and will continue to rise from 19.5’ to 23.5’ by Tuesday, July 2 and is estimated to arrive in St. Joseph, Missouri by Tuesday, July 2. Our representatives will be present throughout the weekend in Holt County to provide any needed technical assistance and continue to coordinate with state and local partners.

Safety first—and always!

Our dedicated inspection team just completed a thorough five-year, periodic inspection of the Stockton Dam, a hydroelectric and flood risk reduction dam, ensuring it remains in top-notch condition. Regular inspections are vital for maintaining any dam's structural integrity, preventing potential issues and keeping our safe.

Quick Facts: Stockton Dam is a rock-fill federal dam completed in 1969. It has a height of 161 feet, spans over 6,100 feet and has a maximum storage capacity of 1,674,000 acre-feet.

Learn more about the National Inventory of Dams database at https://www.nwk.usace.army.mil/Media/Article-View/Article/3771695/national-levee-database-the-resource-you-may-not-know-you-need/ or visit https://nid.sec.usace.army.mil/



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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District is closely monitoring flood watches along the Missouri River. Starting June 29th - moderate flooding is forecast from Rulo, Nebraska to St. Joseph, Missouri, with minor flooding from St. Joseph to Hermann, Missouri. We are sending a team to Holt County to provide any needed technical assistance and continue to coordinate with state and local partners.

Congratulations to our deputy commander, Doug Brownhill, for his promotion from Major to Lieutenant Colonel in the world’s best Army. The promotion is not only well deserved, but a true testament to steadfast leadership.

The entire Kansas City District is proud to serve with you, sir!

📷 1-2: From the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District, Col. Travis J. Rayfield, commander and district engineer, administers the oath of office to Lt. Col. Doug Brownhill, deputy commander, in Kansas City, Mo. on June 21, 2024.

📷 3: Lt. Col. Doug Brownhill, deputy commander, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District, speaks to an audience on the occasion of his promotion in Kansas City, Mo. on June 21, 2024.



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When Fort Leavenworth was founded in 1827, air conditioning was still about 75 years away from being invented. Fast-forward to today – the oldest continuously active fort west of the Appalachian Mountains is still serving – just a bit more comfortably, with the help of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District!

Tomorrow, June 22 is and what a better way to celebrate than to announce Building 226’s HVAC repairs are plugging away and are ahead of schedule! Thanks to all those working to keep the hard-working post and civilians there to be cool as a cucumber in the hot days of summer ❄ and warm in the cold Kansas winters. 🔥

In everything we do to we wouldn’t be here without our people out there doing the job with quality! Happy National HVAC Technicians Day!

📷 Mark Schneider, project engineer U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District gives an update to Sam Weldin, new senior public affairs specialist, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District, on the installation of the new chiller unit and how it works to cool the building.

📷 Mark Schneider, project engineer U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District explains the inner-workings of the electrical systems in the new HVAC unit to new employees visiting the Building 226 project.



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Our district recently hosted Dr. David Pittman, director of the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) and Dr. George Calfas, the ERDC's operational and division chief.

The leaders visited the Technology Management Office, Rathbun Lake, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Kansas River. Their trip focused on surveying efforts in our district. Here is an example:

During a demo, Dr. Pittman asked our Jobsite Assisted Quality Intelligence chatbot for information fragmented throughout various sources. Trained on over 10,000 documents, JAQI quickly responded...using Dr. Pittman's own writings from over a decade ago! See pictures for his reaction.



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📷 1-3: Alexandra Henderson Connors, the Kansas City District’s technology modernization officer, conducts an artificial intelligence demonstration for Dr. David Pittman, director of the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center and Dr. George Calfas, ERDC operational science and engineering division chief on June 3, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri.

📷 4-5: Col. Travis J. Rayfield (in uniform), our commander and district engineer, hosts Dr. David Pittman, director of the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center and Dr. George Calfas, ERDC operational science and engineering division chief, during a visit to Rathbun Lake, Iowa on June 4, 2024. Dr. Pittman and Dr. Calfas met with the Rathbun Lake team and attended a project partnership agreement signing with local government and the state of Iowa.

📷 6-10: Col. Travis J. Rayfield (in uniform), our commander and district engineer, hosts Dr. David Pittman, the director of the U.S. Army Engineer Research, on a site visit to the Kansas River on June 5, 2024, near Kaw Point where Kansas City, Kansas and Kansas City, Missouri meet. Dr. Pittman, along with Dr. Calfas and members from the Kansas City Distirct, discussed efforts to protect endangered sturgeon fish.

The U.S. Army turns 249 today! As we honor the past and defend the future, we celebrate our Soldiers' and civilians' enduring commitment since 1775. But the festivities don’t end at sunset — in just two days, we’ll also celebrate the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' birthday!

In recognition of ’s birthday on June 16 and of Juneteenth on June 19, we are waiving day use fees at over 2,850 recreation areas nationwide.

➡ Enjoy free access to USACE-managed boat launch ramps and swimming beaches!
➡ Note that the waiver does not apply to camping, camping-related services or specialized facilities.

[🎤drop] Let's party 🤘

🔘 Learn more about our USACE heritage in the U.S. Army at https://dvidshub.net/r/633luy

🔘 For more details about our fee free days go to https://dvidshub.net/r/bfcrz7

🔘 To find a USACE recreational areas visit https://corpslakes.erdc.dren.mil/visitors/visitors.cfm

🔘 Looking to get annual or lifetime passes? Try https://store.usgs.gov/recreational-passes




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Ever wonder why KC’s BBQ is this good? Feral Hogs is NOT it! 🐗

Feral Hogs damage and destroy habitats and ecosystems, compete with native wildlife, are vectors of disease and a risk to the public and property.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and The Corps Foundation were honored to present the Natural Resource Management Excellence in Partnerships Award to the Missouri Feral Hog Elimination Partnership, Tuesday, June 11 at the Missouri Dept. of Conservation Headquarters in Jefferson City, Missouri.

The Excellence in Partnerships Award is given annually to recognize a partner’s outstanding contributions towards Natural Resource Programs. Missouri Feral Hog Elimination Partnership was chosen from a pool of about 4,000 active partners across the nation.

Now, this and all our are worth celebrating – over some BBQ – the normal type, not feral. 🎉

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📷 1. (Left to Right) Alan Leary, feral hog program coordinator, Missouri Department of Conservation, Clint Mason, technical support branch chief, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District, Maj. Doug Brownhill, deputy director, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District, Aaron Jeffries, deputy director, Missouri Department of Conservation, Dana Cole, program coordinator Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service National Feral Swine Damage Management Program, Heather Burke, National Partnership and Volunteer Program Manager, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Greg Miller, board of directors chairperson, The Corps Foundation.

📷 2. (Left to Right) Aaron Jeffries, deputy director, Missouri Department of Conservation, Maj. Doug Brownhill, deputy director, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District and Dana Cole, program coordinator Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service National Feral Swine Damage Management Program.

📷 3. (Left to Right) Aaron Jeffries, deputy director, Missouri Department of Conservation and Dana Cole, program coordinator Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service National Feral Swine Damage Management Program.

Life isn't a sitcom, so here in the Kansas City District, and in all the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, we observe every day! Continue our culture of safety and remember:

• Always operate the vehicle according to the manufacturer’s instructions
• Always wear a seatbelt when the forklift has one.
• Have clear visibility of the work area and ensure you have enough clearance when raising, loading and operating a forklift.
• Never exceed the rated load and ensure it is stable and balanced.
• Don’t give rides or use the forklift to lift people.

Following proper forklift safety protocols not only ensures the delivery of quality projects – it saves lives!

Jason Gilihan was recently recognized by Col. Eric Swenson, Hawaii Wildfires Recovery Field Office commander, for his contributions to support the recovery efforts following the wildfires Aug. 8, 2023.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is actively supporting the FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency, The State Of Hawaii and the County of Maui. efforts have included providing temporary power, building a temporary elementary school, planning temporary housing and removing debris from impacted areas in Kula and Lahaina.



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Pacific Ocean Division, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Today, U.S. Army Fort Leonard Wood is home to the U.S. Army Engineer School and the Sapper Leadership Course. Sappers (from the French ‘sword’) are at the cutting edge of operations. Eighty years ago at the D-Day invasion – engineers comprised 25 percent of Allied Forces. Today, we remember that freedom is not free. To the Greatest Generation: THANK YOU.

📷 Photo by Gary Sheftick, https://www.dvidshub.net/image/6001877/d-day

Mark your calendars! The Kansas City District will be at two key events this June 🔜

📅 June 11, 2024, Brunswick, Missouri at a public outreach meeting regarding the ongoing flood resiliency study for the area.

In partnership with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, we're committed to developing effective flood protection solutions for The Heartland. Join us at 4:45 PM at the Brunswick R-II Junior and Senior High School Auditorium for an update and feedback session!

👉 https://dnr.mo.gov/communications/news/flood-resiliency-study-team-hold-third-public-outreach-meeting-brunswick-june-11

📅 June 11-13, 2024, Kansas City, Missouri at the Regional Industry Day, hosted by the Greater Kansas City (GKC) Post of the Society of American Military Engineers (SAME).

We’ll be at the 15th Annual Industry Day at the Sheraton Kansas City Hotel in Crown Center. This is a great opportunity for small businesses to network with industry and government leaders, including our district team.

👉 https://www.nwd.usace.army.mil/Meetings/Article/3665129/greater-kansas-city-post-regional-industry-day/

Together, we can build stronger communities and foster new partnerships!

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Trails are a team effort! This , USACE celebrates community partnerships! This year, over $150K in partner contributions were invested in district trails! Here are some facts:

• The Kansas City District offers 194 miles of trails across 19 projects.
• Most of those are exclusively maintained by volunteers and partners.
• Studies consistently show high demand for trail access in outdoor recreation.

We appreciate YOU -- our trail-loving recreators and our partners! 🤎🌳

📷 (Rathbun Lake, Pics 1-2): A photo of a trail Lake. A 15-year partnership with Appanoose County Trails and Rathburn Water Trail has invested more than $2.2M in volunteer labor and other contributions at Rathbun Lake.

📷 (Stockton Lake, Pic 3): A photo of a trail Lake. A 20-year partnership with Stockton Trails Initiative Coalition and the Stockton Community Foundation has invested more than $100K in volunteer labor and other contributions to more than 40 miles of Stockton Lake trails.

Clinton Lake, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Harlan County Lake, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Kanopolis Reservoir, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Melvern Lake, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Milford Lake, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Perry Lake, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Pomme de Terre Lake, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Pomona Lake, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Rathbun Lake, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Stockton Lake, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Harry S. Truman Lake, US Army Corps of Engineers
Tuttle Creek Lake, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Wilson Lake, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

🌊 This , we put the spotlight on our Dam Safety Program, which is crucial to safeguarding lives -- our number one priority. 🌊

(1) The Dam Safety Program protects The Heartland. Last month, our dedicated staff conducted a periodic inspection of in Smithville, Missouri, as part of our ongoing commitment to safety and quality. 👉 https://www.army.mil/article/275831

(2) Inspections play a crucial role in preventative maintenance. With more than 700 dams in our purview, ensuring the safety and integrity of these structures is critical. Through rigorous inspections and a risk-informed approach, we strive to manage our dams effectively. 👉 https://www.nwk.usace.army.mil/Missions/Civil-Works/Dam-Safety-Program/

(3) To safeguard people, property and the environment, activities like flying drones over dams, lands or waters are restricted. Read more about this federal regulation at https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-36/chapter-III/part-327/section-327.4

Pro Tip: 🚁 Some of our lake projects have drone-designated areas! When in doubt, be sure to ask project staff prior to take off.

Join us in promoting dam safety awareness and preparedness! Safe dams save lives.

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Clinton Lake, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Harlan County Lake, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Kanopolis Reservoir, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Melvern Lake, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Milford Lake, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Perry Lake, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Pomme de Terre Lake, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Pomona Lake, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Rathbun Lake, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Stockton Lake, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Harry S. Truman Lake, US Army Corps of Engineers
Tuttle Creek Lake, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Wilson Lake, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers