23 Sep 2024

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announce temporary Snyder’s Run Boat Launch Area closure

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District, will close Snyder’s Run Boat Launch from September 30th, 2024 - October 13th, 2024 to complete repairs to the launch ramp approach area.

16 Sep 2024

Raystown Lake announces access opportunities for 2024-2025 hunting season

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District, announces the opening of several access roads to accommodate various upcoming hunting seasons at Raystown Lake.

30 Aug 2024

Army Corps announces temporary Tatman Run Recreation Area closure

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, in coordination with Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), will close Tatman Run Recreation Area to clear way for the finalization of a stream bank repair and bridge project by the entrance to the park on Route 994. The closure is effective Tuesday, Sep. 3, 2024, with restored access to Tatman Run Boat Launch estimated to be in October 2024.

21 May 2024

Raystown Lake to commemorate 50th anniversary with public dam tours, rededication ceremony

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District, proudly commemorates Raystown Dam’s

30 Apr 2024

Be a Part of the Solution to Raystown Lake Pollution!

The Friends of Raystown Lake and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) are calling on volunteers to participate in a shoreline cleanup at Raystown Lake during the annual Lake Cleanup Day, scheduled for Saturday, May 4, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Tatman Run Recreation Area (rain or shine).

28 Jun 2023

Army Corps, partner agencies train for catastrophic flooding event

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, is holding a field training exercise at

7 Oct 2022

Raystown Lake Drawdown

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, has begun a controlled lake drawdown from summer pool elevation 786’ NGVD to a target of 8 feet below at 778’ NGVD, which will occur incrementally throughout the months of October and November.

6 Oct 2022

Boating Restrictions Lifted at Raystown Lake Dam, Following Inspections for Upcoming Rehabilitation Work

The area of Raystown Lake downstream of Mile Marker 1 has reopened to all boat traffic following critical inspections as part of major infrastructure rehabilitation project and the completion of the first phase of construction work on portions of the Raystown Dam’s mechanical equipment.

6 Sep 2022

Partial Closure of Raystown Lake for Dam Maintenance

Beginning September 12, 2022, the area of Raystown Lake downstream of Mile Marker 1 will be closed to all boat traffic to allow construction workers to safely perform underwater and surface work on portions of Raystown Dam’s mechanical equipment.

2 Sep 2021

Army Corps works to restore Raystown Lake of heavy rain impacts from Hurricane Ida remnants

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, is managing the impacts of flooding at Raystown Lake after heavy rains from Hurricane Ida passed through the region from Tuesday, Aug. 31 to Wednesday, Sept. 2. USACE officials are taking precautionary measures to protect the public by implementing temporary closures to some of Raystown Lake’s campgrounds and facilities that rest near the water.