ST. PAUL DISTRICT

Latest News Releases

Latest News

Corps of Engineers to detour traffic at Lac qui Parle Dam for repairs
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, will detour traffic at the Lac qui Parle Dam near Watson, Minnesota, from May 7 through October 15.
Published: 4/28/2025
Corps to host public informational meeting in Prairie du Chien, Wis., May 13
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, will host an informational meeting to introduce the public to its ongoing work in the areas of Pools 8 through 10 of the Upper Mississippi Area, May 13, from 4-5:30 p.m. A presentation will begin at 4:30 p.m.
Published: 4/17/2025
Corps to host public informational meeting in Hastings, Minn., May 8
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, will host an informational meeting to introduce the public to its ongoing work in the areas of Pools 2 and 3 of the Upper Mississippi Area, May 8, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. A presentation will begin at 6 p.m.
Published: 4/17/2025

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