12 Jan 2022

22-004 Corps investigates steelhead mortalities at Dworshak Dam

OROFINO, Idaho – In late December 2021, Idaho Department of Fish and Game notified U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Walla Walla District officials of reports of numerous dead steelhead downstream of Dworshak Dam. Upon their investigation it was confirmed that approximately 30 deceased adult steelhead trout were visible in Dworkshak’s downstream channel.

6 Jan 2022

22-003 Dworshak Dam discharges to increase to draft reservoir to meet flood risk management targets

AHSAHKA, Idaho – In order to meet flood control targets for January, reservoir managers will increase releases Monday evening, January 10, from 1,700 cubic feet per second (cfs) to approximately 2,400 cfs.

3 Jan 2022

22-002 Walla Walla District Corps of Engineers completes environmental sustainability project

Walla Walla, WA. – How do you save the community of Walla Walla nearly one million gallons of drinking water a year?

3 Jan 2022

22-001 Little Goose Dam closes public dam crossing due to inclement weather

Starbuck, Wash. – Officials at Little Goose Lock and Dam are closing dam crossings to the public on Monday, January 3 through Thursday, January 6 due to inclement weather.

29 Dec 2021

21-064 Mill Creek Reservoir Road Closes from Thursday, Dec. 30 - Saturday, Jan. 1 due to Inclement Weather

Walla Walla, WA. – Officials at the Mill Creek office are closing Reservoir Road on Thursday, December 30, 2021 through Saturday, January 1, 2022 due to inclement weather and limited plowing availability.

21 Dec 2021

21-063 Confluence Island HMU to be redesignated as a Safety Zone; hunting with firearms will no longer be allowed

LEWISTON, Idaho. – The Confluence Island Habitat Management Unit (HMU), within the State of Idaho, will no longer be open to hunting with a firearm of any type beginning January 1, 2022.

15 Nov 2021

21-062 Dent Acres Campground and boat ramp closed due to road slide

AHSAHKA, Idaho. – Dworshak staff have closed Dent Acres recreation area, which includes the Dent Acres Campground and boat ramp, to the public until further notice due to a road slide.

10 Nov 2021

21-061 Mechanical Engineer Michael Timm receives Meritorious Civilian Service Medal

WALLA WALLA, Wash. – Mechanical Engineer Michael Timm received a Meritorious Civilian Service Medal at a ceremony held today at 1 p.m. in Walla Walla, Washington.

9 Nov 2021

21-060 Bennington Lake annual drawdown is underway in preparation for flood season

WALLA WALLA, Wash. – Mill Creek Project staff began drawing down Bennington Lake on Nov. 8, 2021 to prepare for the upcoming flood season.

4 Nov 2021

21-059 Dworshak Dam releases to fluctuate between 1,600 and 6,000 cfs in November

AHSAHKA, Idaho –Dworshak Dam releases will remain at 1,600 cubic feet per second (cfs) through Nov. 14 as the reservoir continues its winter fill. The current reservoir elevation is approximately 1,518 feet and the maximum allowable elevation by the end of December is approximately 1,559 feet.