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  1. USACE, N. Texas water improvement district partner to maintain Kemp Dam

    Engineering technicians from the Tulsa District Infrastructure Branch performed periodic inspections and maintenance at Kemp Dam near Seymour, Texas, in early June. The City of Wichita Falls and Wichita County Water Improvement District 2 own Lake Kemp. Passage of the Flood Control Act of 1962 authorized the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to redesign and reconstruct Kemp Dam. The USACE completed the project in the early 1970s, raising the top of the flood pool to elevation 1156 and increasing flood pool storage to 478,270 acre-feet.
    6/24/2025

  2. Army Corps of Engineers waives day use fees at recreation areas in observance of Army Corps of Engineers’ Birthday and Juneteenth Celebration

    TULSA, Okla. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced today that it will waive day use fees at its more than 2,600 USACE-operated recreation areas nationwide in observance of the USACE birthday, June 16, and Juneteenth National Independence Day, June 19.
    6/16/2025

  3. New commander gains insight into vital missions

    TULSA, Okla. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Tulsa District’s new commander, Col. Jessica Goffena, visited two key projects as part of her introduction to the district’s diverse missions June 9.
    6/11/2025

  4. Tulsa District awards service contract to Tekpro Support Services

    The Tulsa District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers awarded a service contract to Tekpro Support Services, LLC., June 3. The contract calls for the San Antonio, Texas company to provide environmental resource information management services to the U.S. Air Force.
    6/5/2025

  5. Tulsa District awards environmental management system contract to Georgia company

    The Tulsa District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers awarded a service contract to the Solution Foundry, LLC., June 3. The $2.88 million contract calls for the Woodstock, Georgia company to provide environmental management system services for the Air National Guard Readiness Center.
    6/5/2025

  6. In an emergency readiness counts

    TULSA, Okla. – Recognized the first week of June annually, CPR and AED awareness week reminds the public crucial lifesaving skills can be and how they can make a difference between life and death.
    6/5/2025

  7. The USACE reminds the public to recreate safely as the '100 Deadliest Days of Summer" period begins

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Tulsa District participated in the annual Memorial Day weekend Safe Kids news conference today at Bass Pro Shop in Broken Arrow. The emphasis was on keeping safe during the 100 Deadliest Days of Summer.
    5/23/2025

  8. Urgent Safety Concerns at Marina Del Rey, Lake Texoma – Hazardous Dock Conditions

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Tulsa District is aware of critical safety deficiencies at Marina Del Rey, located on Lake Texoma. Recent assessments have identified hazardous conditions, specifically concerning the condition of several docks within the marina, requiring immediate attention.
    5/22/2025

  9. Tulsa District awards contract for bridge replacement at Tenkiller Lake in Oklahoma

    The Tulsa District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers awarded a construction contract to Kiewit Infrastructure South Co. for the Tenkiller Dam, May 15.
    5/21/2025

  10. Tulsa District awards contract for repairs at three locks and dams in Oklahoma

    Tulsa District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers awarded a contract for tainter valve repairs at three locks and dams in Oklahoma, May 15.
    5/16/2025
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Preston takes command of Tulsa District

Tulsa District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Published July 8, 2019
Updated: July 8, 2019
Colonel Scott Preston is the Commander and District Engineer of the Tulsa District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and is the senior military officer and engineer at the Tulsa District. Preston oversees more than 700 engineers and professionals from various functional backgrounds. Preston is responsible for Civil Works, Military Programs and the Operations of USACE projects and activities for all of Oklahoma, southern Kansas and north Texas.
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Colonel Scott Preston is the Commander and District Engineer of the Tulsa District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and is the senior military officer and engineer at the Tulsa District. Preston oversees more than 700 engineers and professionals from various functional backgrounds. Preston is responsible for Civil Works, Military Programs and the Operations of USACE projects and activities for all of Oklahoma, southern Kansas and north Texas.

Brigadier Gen. Paul Owen, Southwestern Division Commander, presents the USACE flag to Col. Scott Preston during a change of command ceremony at the Tulsa District, July 8.
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Brigadier Gen. Paul Owen, Southwestern Division Commander, presents the USACE flag to Col. Scott Preston during a change of command ceremony at the Tulsa District, July 8.

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TULSA --

The Tulsa District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers welcomed a new commander during a change of command ceremony presided over by the Southwestern Division Commander, today.

Brigadier Gen. Paul Owen, Southwestern Division Commander, received the USACE flag from the outgoing commander, Col. Chistopher A. Hussin and passed it to Col. Scott Preston during the ceremony at the Tulsa District headquarters.

Preston comes to the Tulsa District after graduating from the Marine War College at Quantico, Va. He hails from Liberty, Missouri where he is a licensed Professional Engineer in Missouri and a Certified Project Management Professional.

“The Tulsa District’s reputation is well-known,” said Preston. “When I was in [Washington] D.C., everyone I talked to about the Tulsa District talked about the great reputation, and I’m looking forward to being part of this team.”

Hussin presided over the Tulsa District during one of the heaviest floods in the Tulsa District’s 80 year history and provided leadership during a time of intense rainfall in Kansas and eastern Oklahoma. He thanked members of his family and ‘Team Tulsa’

“As bittersweet as this is, I can’t help but smile thinking about what’s ahead for Scott,” said Hussin. “I’ve coined a new phrase over the last couple of weeks; I’ve called this the ‘Heart of Awesomeness’. Welcome to the ‘Heart of Awesomeness’ but I know the workforce and our support communities in Oklahoma, Kansas and Texas will welcome you with open arms.”


Contact
Brannen Parrish
918-669-7384
CESWT-PA@usace.army.mil

Release no. 19-004