TULSA, Okla. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District, provided updates on the Tulsa-West Tulsa Levee Safety Project during a community meeting Thursday, April 30, at the Common Good, Northwest Hub.
The Tulsa District, Tulsa County Drainage District 12, Tulsa County, the City of Tulsa and the City of Sand Springs came together to discuss the scope, timeline and benefits of the project.
“Your safety is our top priority, and that’s why we are here tonight,” said Col. Jessica Goffena, commander, Tulsa District, USACE. “This isn’t just an Army Corps of Engineers project; this is a whole community effort.”
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05.01.2026 | TULSA, OKLAHOMA, US |
Story by Stacey Reese
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District will provide updates about the Tulsa-West Tulsa Levee Safety Project during a community meeting, 6 p.m. Thursday, April 30.
Address: The Common Good, Northwest Tulsa Hub 19 S. 49th W. Ave.
TULSA, Okla. —The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District will begin collecting day-use fees at Timber Hill and Mound Valley boat ramps at Big Hill Lake near Cherryvale, Kan., May 1.
Kelly Anderson, hub crew supervisor, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District, uses an excavator to remove vegetation in preparation for an erosion control project near Newt Graham Lock and Dam, April 28, 2026. The work supports scour repair and riprap armoring efforts that will help protect the bridge foundation and maintain infrastructure integrity.
The Tulsa District hub crew modernizes project delivery by consolidating expertise and resources under one team, improving coordination, reducing costs and accelerating timelines. This team demonstrates how Tulsa District is embracing smarter, more efficient business practices to deliver timely, cost-effective solutions that directly support infrastructure readiness and public safety. (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers photo by Mike Faught)
Chris Baker, risk communications, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District, provides an update on the Tulsa-West Tulsa Levee Safety Project to community members during a community meeting in Tulsa, Okla., April 30, 2026.
The Tulsa-West Tulsa Levee Safety Project goal is to reduce the likelihood of erosion and levee breach from flooding along the Arkansas River in Tulsa and Tulsa County. The 20-mile levee system provides a barrier to flooding from Sand Springs, Okla. to Tulsa. The Tulsa District is working with the State of Oklahoma, Tulsa County, the City of Tulsa, the City of Sand Springs and the project sponsor, Tulsa County Drainage District 12 to address levee deficiencies.
The Tulsa-West Tulsa Levee was constructed by...
