10 Jul 2025

Raystown Dam Flood Gate Systems Enter Latest Phase of Comprehensive Rehabilitation

In May on Raystown Lake near Hesston, Pa., while visitors enjoyed recreational activities upstream, a diving operation was underway 170 feet below the surface where repairs continued to the 52-year-old structure that protects downstream communities along the Juniata and Susquehanna Rivers. It's the latest phase in a series of construction contracts improving the flood gate systems at the dam.

7 Jun 2025

Jennings Randolph Lake Plants Native Chestnuts in National Conservation Program

Jennings Randolph Lake staff and volunteers planted 40 American chestnut seedlings along Sunset Trail at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, owned and operated recreation site, June 7, 2025. This effort comes as part of a national conservation program that chose the Corps park as one of only 19 spotlight sites across the country.

21 Apr 2025

Building for Warriors: US Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District Transforms Fort Meade Living Quarters

At Fort Meade, Maryland, a transformation is rising from the ground. Two multi-story buildings stand as proof of a decade-long vision now taking physical form—the Freedom Center barracks project, a team effort between the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District and the Intelligence Community that promises to set new standards for military housing in the digital age.

16 Jan 2025

Raystown Lake Operations Project Manager retires after over four decades of federal service

After 45 years with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Raystown Lake Operations Project Manager Jude Harrington is retiring. His illustrious four-decade career with USACE was celebrated at a retirement event on Jan. 8, where colleagues, family, friends, and community members gathered to reflect on his dedicated service and contributions to the Raystown community.