28 Feb 2022

Corps begins spring drawdowns in the Red River of the North basin

ST. PAUL, Minn. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, is lowering its reservoirs within the Red River of the North basin based on recent snow measurements to prepare for potential spring snowmelt. Above average snowpack has increased the flood risk for this spring.

16 Feb 2022

Corps resumes Lake Traverse releases

ST. PAUL, Minn. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, will increase releases at Reservation Dam at Lake Traverse, near Wheaton, Minnesota, beginning Feb. 16, and at White Rock Dam at Mud Lake, near Wheaton, Minnesota, beginning Feb. 17.

25 Oct 2021

Corps resumes Lake Traverse releases

ST. PAUL, Minn. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, will resume releases at Reservation Dam at Lake Traverse, near Wheaton, Minnesota, beginning today.

24 Sep 2021

Corps of Engineers seeks comments on draft master plan for its four western Minnesota reservoirs

ST. PAUL, Minn. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, is seeking public comments on its draft master plan and environmental assessment for Orwell Lake, near Fergus Falls, Minnesota; Lake Traverse, near Wheaton, Minnesota; Lac qui Parle Dam, near Watson, Minnesota; and Highway 75 Dam, near Odessa, Minnesota.

23 Aug 2021

Corps continues to monitor its Red River of the North reservoirs

ST. PAUL, Minn. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, is closely monitoring water levels at its Red River of the North reservoirs. Below average precipitation and drought conditions continue to impact reservoir levels and discharges. All locations are releasing the minimum flow or near the minimum flow.

7 Jul 2021

Corps of Engineers to host an open house to gather ideas to enhance environment at Lake Traverse, Mud Lake

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, is hosting an open house to discuss ideas and seek public comments on plans to enhance the environment at Lake Traverse and Mud Lake, near Wheaton, Minnesota, July 15, from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.

9 Jun 2021

Corps stops releasing water at Lake Traverse due to dry conditions

ST. PAUL, Minn. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, has halted water releases from its Reservation Dam at Lake Traverse and White Rock Dam at Mud Lake, near Wheaton, Minnesota.

22 Nov 2019

Corps of Engineers to host public scoping meetings on recreation sites

ST. PAUL, Minn. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, is hosting three public scoping meetings to garner input on how our reservoirs in western Minnesota and eastern South Dakota are managed for recreation and environmental stewardship.

19 Nov 2019

Corps begins drawdowns in Red River of the North basin

ST. PAUL, Minn. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, is lowering its reservoir elevations within the Red River of the North basin to prepare for potential spring snowmelt.

25 Apr 2019

Corps of Engineers continues water management efforts to reduce flooding

ST. PAUL, Minn. – U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, continues managing its reservoirs to reduce flood threats to communities in the Upper Midwest.