10 Jul 2013

Persistent, heavy rainfall results in higher releases from Thurmond Dam & facility closures

SAVANNAH, Ga. – Excessive rainfall continues to fall throughout the Savannah River Basin, which will result in a scheduled increase of water releases at the J Strom Thurmond Dam around noon today.

2 Jul 2013

Corps of Engineers to conduct spillway gate tests on Savannah River

SAVANNAH, Ga. – On July 10 and 11 the Corps of Engineers will conduct required tests of the spillway

11 Jun 2013

Corps to host water safety media event July 2 at Hartwell Lake

SAVANNAH, Ga. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Hartwell Lake Office, in partnership with the Georgia and South Carolina Departments of Natural Resources, will host a boating and water safety media event at Hartwell Lake, July 2 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

11 Jun 2013

Corps, Coast Guard to offer free boater's safety inspections June 15

SAVANNAH, Ga. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers partnered with the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary to provide free boater’s safety inspections at J. Strom Thurmond Lake, June 15 starting at 9:30 a.m.

13 May 2013

Reservations now accepted at Clay Hill Campground on Thurmond Lake

SAVANNAH, Ga. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announces a new reservation policy at Clay Hill Campground, one of 13 Corps-operated campgrounds at the J. Strom Thurmond Dam and Lake Project.

2 May 2013

Interagency Military Pass waives day-use fees at

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced today it will continue to accept the America the Beautiful Federal Recreation Pass Program’s Interagency Annual Pass for Military (Military Pass) at its more than 2,500 USACE-managed recreation areas nationwide.

25 Apr 2013

Hartwell Lake Campgrounds and Day-Use Areas to Open May 1

SAVANNAH, Ga. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Hartwell Lake Office will open the following campgrounds and day-use areas for the 2013 recreation season on May 1:

19 Apr 2013

Corps to host 25th Annual Kid's Fishing Derby May 11

SAVANNAH, Ga. – This year the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will celebrate 25 years of providing fishing opportunities to children with the annual Kid's Fishing Derby at Richard B. Russell Lake May 11.

18 Apr 2013

Officials to reduce visitor services at Hartwell Lake for 2013 season

SAVANNAH, Ga. – The Savannah District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, will reduce park operations and

15 Mar 2013

Corps of Engineers overhauls public website

SAVANNAH, Ga. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District unveiled a newer version of its