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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Louisville District will discuss Phase 2 of the Rough River Dam Safety Modification project at a public meeting on February 24 in Falls of Rough, Kentucky. This phase includes a $320 million contract awarded to Thalle-Bauer LLC on December 18, 2025, and is expected to take 6-7 years. The project involves constructing a new outlet works and a full-depth cutoff wall across the dam, aimed at providing permanent risk reduction for downstream communities.