USACE Completes Right-Side Stilling Basin for Bluestone Dam Phase 5 Project in West Virginia
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced the completion of the right-side stilling basin for the Bluestone Dam Phase 5 Project on March 2, 2026. This milestone allows the dam to safely discharge more water, benefiting 165,000 people downstream. The project, which began in 2018, is now 63% complete and expected to finish by 2030 at a total cost of $960 million. Improvements will enhance flood risk management, create jobs, and contribute to the local economy in Southern West Virginia.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced the completion of the right-side stilling basin for the Bluestone Dam Phase 5 Project on March 2, 2026. This milestone improves the dam's ability to discharge water, benefiting 165,000 people downstream.
The project, which began with a safety evaluation in 1998, is now 63% complete and expected to finish by 2030, with a total investment of $960 million. The improvements will enhance flood risk management and support economic development in Southern West Virginia. The right-side stilling basin features reinforced concrete and an integrated drainage system to optimize dam function.




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