The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is a federal agency within the Department of Defense that designs, builds, and manages water resources infrastructure and provides engineering services for military installations and civilian projects nationwide. It oversees dams, locks, reservoirs, flood control systems, and coastal protection projects that benefit millions of Americans.
There are 52 states with Army Corps Of Engineers locations across the United States. The Corps manages over 12,000 miles of commercial navigation channels and operates 700 dams that provide flood protection, hydroelectric power, and water supply to communities across the country.
Army Corps Of Engineers in the United States
Browsing Army Corps of Engineers offices by state helps contractors, landowners, and local governments locate the district office responsible for permitting, flood control, recreation areas, and environmental regulatory activities in their region.
Common Services
- Section 404 permits for dredging and filling in waters and wetlands
- Flood risk management studies and floodplain information
- Navigation lock and dam operations and waterway management
- Recreation area management at Corps lakes, campgrounds, and parks
If you plan to apply for a Section 404 wetlands or waterway permit, contact your local USACE district office early in your project planning phase. Permit applications require detailed site plans, project descriptions, and environmental impact assessments, and review timelines can range from weeks to months.
For official information, visit U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE).
About Army Corps Of Engineers
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is a federal agency funded through congressional appropriations and operating under the direction of the Department of Defense. Its civil works program, which manages water infrastructure and environmental projects for the public, is separate from its military construction mission and is one of the largest public works programs in U.S. history.
Common Services
- Nationwide permit program for small-impact waterway activities
- Shoreline management permits for structures on Corps-managed lakes
- Environmental remediation and Superfund site cleanup coordination
- Planning assistance for state and local floodplain management programs
Property owners and developers near waterways or wetlands should consult a USACE district office or licensed wetland consultant before beginning any earth-moving, construction, or fill activities that might require a permit under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act.
For official information, visit U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE).