20 Jun 2023

Gathright Dam pulse release scheduled for June 21

The Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, will conduct a pulse release at Gathright Dam, near Covington, Va., June 21, 2023, beginning at approximately 6 a.m. Water releases will gradually increase and peak at 3,500 cubic feet per second by 9 a.m. People should be aware of river fluctuations caused by the pulse.

26 Jun 2017

Gathright Dam pulse release scheduled for Wednesday

Operators at Gathright Dam near Covington, Virginia, will conduct the year's first pulse release of water from Lake Moomaw Wednesday.

15 Jun 2016

Officials announce Gathright Dam pulse release dates

The Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will deviate from Gathright Dam's existing water control plan in order to conduct five pulse releases near Covington, Virginia from July through October 2016.

1 Jun 2015

Officials announce Gathright Dam pulse release dates

The Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will deviate from Gathright Dam's existing water control plan in order to conduct six pulse releases near Covington, Virginia from June through October 2015.

12 Mar 2015

First quarter FNOD Restoration Advisory Board meeting rescheduled for March 25

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers invites the public to attend a meeting about restoration efforts at the Former Nansemond Ordnance Depot at 6:15 p.m., March 25.

28 Feb 2015

First quarter FNOD Restoration Advisory Board meets March 5

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers invites the public to attend a quarterly meeting about restoration efforts at the Former Nansemond Ordnance Depot, Suffolk, Va., at 6:15 p.m., March 5.

24 Nov 2014

Final 2014 FNOD Restoration Advisory Board meets Dec. 4

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers invites the public to attend a meeting about restoration efforts at the Former Nansemond Ordnance Depot at 6:15 p.m., Dec. 4.

1 Sep 2014

FNOD Restoration Advisory Board meets Sept. 4

Restoration efforts continue at the Former Nansemond Ordnance Depot, and community members can learn more about the latest clean-up progress during the project’s quarterly Restoration Advisory Board meeting Sept. 4, from 6:15 to 8:15 p.m.

13 Jun 2014

Corps and commonweath announce Gathright Dam pulse release dates

The Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will deviate from Gathright Dam’s existing water control plan in order to conduct six pulse releases from June through October 2014.

30 May 2014

FNOD Restoration Advisory Board meets June 5

Community members can learn more about the Formerly Used Defense Site here and latest clean-up progress during the project’s quarterly Restoration Advisory Board meeting on Thursday, June 5, from 6:15 to 8:15 p.m.

30 Aug 2013

Gathright Dam to perform 'pulse release'

The Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, will conduct a pulse release at Gathright Dam, near Covington, Va., on Tuesday, Sept. 3, beginning at approximately 6 a.m.

9 Aug 2013

Gathright Dam ‘pulse release’ to increase Jackson River water flow

The Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, will conduct a pulse release at Gathright Dam, near Covington, Va., on Tuesday, Aug. 13, beginning at approximately 6 a.m.

18 Jul 2013

Gathright Dam ‘pulse release’ to increase Jackson River water flow

The Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, will conduct a pulse release on Tuesday, July 23, beginning at approximately 6 a.m.

26 Sep 2012

Gathright Dam ‘test pulse’ to increase Jackson River water flow

State and federal agencies will use Gathright Dam near Covington, Va. to simulate a storm event on the Jackson River Oct. 3. The test pulse, conducted by the Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in cooperation with the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality and the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries, will begin at approximately 6 a.m. and peak at 3,500 cubic feet per second.