An update from the Baltimore District Raystown Lake project: as of Thursday, May 15, 2025, the lake is utilizing 9% of its flood storage capacity. All three tainter gates are open and continuing lake releases — measured at over 15,000 cfs. Since its completion, Raystown Lake has prevented an estimated $317,430,000 in flood damages. It continues to function as designed. #USACE #DamSafety
U.S. Army video by Thomas I. Deaton and David Adams
People of all ages are strongly encouraged to practice water safety this summer. Before entering or being around open water (lakes, rivers, ponds, etc.), keep these things in mind because they could save your life or the life of someone you care about.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District, received more than $218 million in funding for numerous infrastructure improvement, dredging, and environmental projects benefiting Maryland, Pennsylvania, southern New York, and the District of Columbia, including $62 million towards Baltimore Harbor operations and maintenance and $71.9 million for the Mid-Chesapeake Bay Island project.
As the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District continues working with local, state and federal partners to clear the wreckage along the Potomac River following the mid-air collision of an American Airlines regional jet and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter near Washington’s Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, salvage experts have determined a tentative timeline for removal of wreckage along the impacted waterway.
BALTIMORE -- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District has activated its Emergency Operations Center, clearing the way for response and recovery support to local, regional and federal agencies following the mid-air collision of an American Airlines regional jet and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter near Washington’s Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Jan. 29, 2025.
