ST. PAUL DISTRICT

Latest News Releases

Latest News

Corps of Engineers seeks comments on Chippewa River Diversion Dam sediment removal
ST. PAUL, Minn. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, is seeking comments on a draft Environmental Assessment, or EA, for proposed channel rehabilitation for the Chippewa River Diversion Dam in Chippewa County, Minnesota.
Published: 11/20/2025
Corps of Engineers issues Enbridge Line 5 permit in northern Wisconsin
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, issued an individual permit today, Oct. 29, to Enbridge, Inc., for construction-related impacts to waters of the United States resulting from its Line 5 reroute project in northern Wisconsin.
Published: 10/29/2025
Minneapolis Lock and Dam 1 open house canceled
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, announced today that the Lock and Dam 1 open house is canceled.
Published: 10/8/2025

Engineering and Construction Division

The employees in the engineering and construction division include 14 professional engineering and science disciplines. The division provides study, design and construction engineering services for civil works water resource projects, including navigation, flood control, environmental stewardship, dam safety, recreation and emergency response. This includes engineering and related support to maintain the St. Paul District's 13 locks and dams on the Mississippi River and 16 multi-purpose reservoirs.

Engineering and Construction Division

Chief: 651-290-5303
Construction Branch
Design Branch
Hydraulics, Hydrology and Water Management Branch


Construction Branch

  • Branch Staff (St. Paul, Minn.)
  • Eastern Area Office (Winona, Minn.)
  • Western Area Office (Fargo, N.D.)

Design Branch

  • Civil, Site & Surveys Section
  • Geotechnical & Geology Section
  • Mechanical, Electrical, Cost & Specs Section
  • Structural Section

Hydraulics, Hydrology and Water Management Branch

  • Hydraulics Section
  • Water Management and Hydrology Section