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.

6 Sep 2019

Raystown Lake extends advance camping reservations to include spring and fall seasons

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Raystown Lake will begin to offer advance campsite reservations

31 Oct 2018

Corps of Engineers to release Raystown Lake boating survey

RAYSTOWN LAKE, Penn. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is releasing a boating survey for Raystown Lake boaters as a part of the boating density study to be used for the Raystown Lake Master Plan revision.

10 Feb 2017

Trespassing violations increase at Raystown Lake; public urged to heed warnings

RAYSTOWN LAKE, Pennsylvania – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) reports an increase in