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  1. Tulsa District awards construction contract for Tinker AFB project

    Tulsa District awarded a contract for pavement as part of the KC46 A maintenance complex at Tinker AFB, Oklahoma, Dec. 23.
    1/2/2025

  2. Tulsa District Hub crew brings expertise and savings to key infrastructure projects

    TULSA, Okla. — The Tulsa District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has found a unique and cost-effective solution for managing critical maintenance and construction projects across the district by forming the in-house hub crew
    12/31/2024

  3. ODWC Recognizes Tulsa District Biologist for Partnership Efforts

    OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. — A Tulsa District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers employee was recognized by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation director for his contribution for promoting partnerships between the federal and state agencies during the ODWC monthly meeting Dec. 2.
    12/11/2024

  4. Tulsa District issues closure notice for Marina Del Rey on Lake Texoma

    TULSA, Okla. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District, issued a notice of closure to Marina Del Rey on Lake Texoma, Nov. 15.
    11/21/2024

  5. Keystone Lake Office promotes sustainable recreation practices at family nature walk

    The Keystone Lake Project Office hosted a family nature walk, and sustainable outdoor education event at the Brush Creek Campground nature trail just downstream of Keystone Dam, Nov. 2.
    11/6/2024

  6. With a little help from our friends: Keystone Lake Office teams with state, municipal, nonprofit organizations for Camp-O-Ween

    The Keystone Lake Project Office hosted a Halloween themed water safety event at Brush Creek Campground, near Keystone Dam, Oct. 25. More than 100 costume clad children accompanied their parents and caregivers to the event, which combined games, treats, and static displays with water, fire, wildlife, and recreational safety education.
    10/28/2024

  7. Trucks, boats promote Tulsa District missions

    Tulsa District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers employees participated in a Touch-A-Truck event at Hardesty Public Library in Tulsa, Oct. 12.
    10/26/2024

  8. Canton Lake to provide water for Oklahoma City

    The Tulsa District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will make controlled releases from Canton Lake, Oct. 22 to Nov. 5 to provide water to Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust as water supply mission.
    10/21/2024

  9. Lake Eufaula Project Office provides answers to questions regarding low lake level

    The Lake Eufaula Project Office reminds the public that low lake levels are due to lack of adequate rainfall and runoff to replenish the reservoir and not because of an intentional drawdown. “Lake Eufaula’s year-round, congressionally authorized conservation pool is between elevation 565 and elevation 585,” said Gerald Treadwell, lake manager, Lake Eufaula Project Office, Tulsa District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. “The reason for lake levels have declined is because we haven’t received enough rainfall or runoff to return the lake to elevation 585. We don’t intentionally reduce the pool at Lake Eufaula for the winter season.”
    10/12/2024

  10. Elevating Safety: Essential Tips for Tree Stand Use

    TULSA, Okla. — The top priority of a hunting trip is a safe return home. If you use a tree stand, ensuring safety and security is the first step to that goal.
    10/12/2024
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Keystone Dam Safety Modification Study Public Open House Workshops & 30-day Comment Period

Tulsa District, USACE
Published March 6, 2024
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Keystone Dam Safety Modification Study Public Open House Workshops & 30-day Comment Period

SUBJECT: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Tulsa District will be starting a 30 public 
comment period on the Draft Keystone Dam Safety Modification Study Environmental Assessment (EA) 
pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969, as amended.

REQUESTER: US Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District

DATES & LOCATION: Public open house workshops will be held from 4:00pm to 7:00pm at the following 
dates and location:
March 13th and 14th, 2024 – Sand Springs, OK
Keystone State Park Community Center 1926 S Highway 151 Sand Springs, OK 74063

DESCRIPTION OF THE ACTION: This project would raise the height of the Keystone Dam to reduce the 
risk of overtopping during significant flooding events. This would require the raising of the dam 
embankments and Highway 151, and the reconstruction of the stilling basin below the dam.

REGULATORY AUTHORITY: Keystone Dam was originally authorized by Congress in the Flood Control Act 
of May 17, 1950 (Project Document SD 107, 81st Congress, 1st Session), for the purposes of flood 
risk management, water supply, hydroelectric power, navigation, recreation, and fish and wildlife 
enhancement.

SOLICITATION OF COMMENTS: The USACE is soliciting comments from the public; federal, state, and 
local agencies and officials; federally recognized Tribes; and other interested parties to consider 
and evaluate the impacts of the proposed alteration. Comments received will be considered by the 
USACE to determine whether to modify this action.


The public comment period will begin March 6, 2024 and end April 5, 2024. At each workshop, project 
information will be available for viewing and USACE staff will be available for discussions. 
Project information provided at the workshops will also be available for viewing at:

https://www.swt.usace.army.mil/Missions/Civil-Works/Keystone-Dam-Safety-Modification-Study


It is presumed that all parties receiving this notice will wish to respond to this public notice, 
therefore, a lack of response will be interpreted as meaning that there is no objection to the 
proposed alteration as described herein.

CLOSE OF COMMENT PERIOD: Comments must be submitted in writing (postmarked by April 5, 2024) and 
mailed to:
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District ATTN: RPEC-Keystone DSMS
2488 E 81st St., Tulsa, OK 74137
Comments can also be submitted electronically to keystone-dsms@usace.army.mil