Nashville Engineer District Reviews 2024 Accomplishments
The Kentucky Lock Addition Project near Grand Rivers, Ky., and the Chickamauga Lock Replacement Project in Chattanooga, Tenn., both achieved major milestones in 2024, the Nashville Engineer District said.
In a wrap-up of notable 2024 achievements, the district said the Kentucky Lock project celebrated 1 million work hours without a lost-time incident and marked the top-out of the first monolith for the downstream lock monolith contract.
At Chickamauga Lock, the delivery of 14 massive hydraulic steel components for the construction of the downstream miter gates was significant, pushing the project closer to completion.
Additionally, the district’s water management and flood risk reduction efforts played a critical role in minimizing impacts during hurricanes Francine and Helene, according to the district. These included the proactive operation of dams and reservoirs, which helped regulate water flow and reduce flood risks across the region.
In a separate flood in May, the district’s flood control infrastructure helped mitigate the devastating effects of heavy rainfall, according to the district, which estimated that Corps efforts and infrastructure saved the Nashville area $186 million in potential damages, preventing widespread property damage, infrastructure loss and disruption to local communities.
The district also hosted several visitors to its projects, which helped to strengthen key international partnerships. Officials from the Mekong River Commission visited as part of the sister rivers partnership exchange with the Mississippi River Commission. The collaboration is a cornerstone of the broader Mekong-U.S. Partnership, which includes Cambodia, Laos, Thailand and Vietnam. Additionally, officials from the Netherlands Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management visited the district.
The district also provided 2.8 million megawatt-hours of hydropower from its nine hydropower facilities across the Cumberland River basin, supplying electricity to Tennessee and the Southeastern.
“2024 was a successful and impactful year in so many ways across the Nashville District,” said Lt. Col. Robert Green, commander of the Nashville Engineer District. “None of our accomplishments would have been possible without the dedication and professionalism of all employees who make up our incredible team.”
Other district achievements in 2024 included 597 contracting actions for a total of $126.2 million in obligated funds; 1,134 Department of the Army regulatory permits issued; 23.2 million visitors to Nashville District lakes in the Cumberland River basin; responding to nine natural disasters; and deploying 53 employees to disaster areas, including eastern Tennessee following Hurricane Helene.
