MILL SPRINGS, Ky. (June 9, 2025) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District is seeking information about an incident of vandalism at historic Mill Springs Mill the weekend of June 7-8, 2025.
Hit the water responsibly! U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Park Rangers Ashley Webster and Sheila Kirk are here to help you stay safe while boating. In this public service announcement, they cover key safety practices like telling someone your float plan, understanding the risks of operating under the influence, preparing for sudden weather changes, and the absolute necessity of wearing a life jacket. Make smart choices on the water: Life Jackets Worn, Nobody Mourns! #LifeJackets #BestPlay #PlayItSafe #Boating #Swimming #Recreation #PleaseWearIt (Video by Leon Roberts)
LANCASTER, Tenn. (July 28, 2025) – Work crews at Center Hill Dam removed the first of its massive spillway gates Saturday, a pivotal first step for an ongoing project to replace all eight original tainter gates and lifting equipment that have been in continuous operation since 1948.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District and its contractor, American Bridge Company, slid the spillway gate on a platform where it could be picked up by a crane and placed onto a work barge located next to the dam on Center Hill Lake.
According to Mike Freeman, lead construction inspector for Nashville District’s Eastern Tennessee Resident Engineer Office, the contractor spent most of the day Friday cutting the spillway gate from the...
07.28.2025 | LANCASTER, TENNESSEE, US |
Story by Leon Roberts
