Huntington District

The Huntington District is a thriving team of nationally-respected, values-driven, professionals collaboratively pioneering solutions to our Nation’s toughest challenges, encompasses 45,000 square miles in parts of five states, including West Virginia, Ohio, Kentucky, Virginia and North Carolina.  It is responsible for 311 navigable miles along the Ohio River and 98 navigable miles on the Kanawha River and includes the Nation’s second largest Inland Waterway port, the Port of Huntington. 

Our program includes the operation and maintenance of nine locks and dams on the Ohio and Kanawha Rivers, 35 flood damage reduction projects preventing $21.6 billion in damages and dredging on the Ohio, Big Sandy and Kanawha Rivers.  In addition, riverfront improvements, flood risk management initiatives, environmental mitigation, and infrastructure activities make up the District’s robust Civil Works program.

History of the Huntington District

News Stories

Huntington District: Energy Resources (West VIrginia and Ohio)
304-399-5610

Huntington District: Regulatory/Permits (Ohio)
304-399-5210

Huntington District: South/Transportation Branch (West Virginia and Ohio)
304-399-5710

Contact Us

Section 408 Program Coordinator
(614) 692-4672
Small Business Office
304-399-5632
Military Projects & Programs
513-684-3034
Civil Works Projects & Programs
304-399-5864
Water Conditions or Whitewater
304-399-5604
Waterborne Commerce
304-399-6958
History
703-428-6554
Navigation or Navigation Charts
304-399-5239
Locks and Dams
304-399-5685
Freedom of Information Act
304-399-5889
Hazardous Waste, Military Munitions
304-399-5981
Emergency Response Mission
304-399-5140
Flood Plain Management Services
1-866-401-3980
Erosion (from water tributaries)
304-399-5845
Contracting (business with us)
304-399-5169
Regulatory/Permits - Energy Resources (WV and OH)
304-399-5610
Regulatory/Permits (Ohio)
304-399-5210
Regulatory/Permits - South/Transportation Branch (WV and OH)
304-399-5710
Recreation Opportunities
304-399-5144
Public Affairs
304-399-5353

News Releases

Huntington District Monitoring Recent Flooding
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. - A prolonged period of heavy rain brought widespread flooding to Kentucky during the weekend of February 15th. Widespread rainfall totals ranging from two to more than six inches...
Huntington District Monitoring Recent Flooding
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Huntington District is monitoring water from Kentucky, Southern West Virginia and Virginia because of the band of storms which passed through our...
USACE Introduces Public Notice Module to Regulatory Request System
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers today announced the launch of the new public notice module on its Regulatory Request System (RRS), an innovative online application portal designed to enhance...

Huntington District Leadership

Jayson Putnam
8/25/2022
Commander, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Huntington District, West Virginia...
Brian Gulley
8/25/2022
Deputy Commander, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Huntington District, West Virginia...