Clarks Hill Lake Update Following Hurricane Helene Impacts

Low Water Bridge in Fries, VA destroyed by Hurricane Helene. Adobe Stock image/ By Timothy

 The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, J. Strom Thurmond Lake has experienced significant impacts, damage and property loss in the area due to Hurricane Helena. The Corps currently has minimal staffing due to the storm, but available project staff are currently assessing all parks/project areas and prioritizing tree removal/cleanup.

For adjacent property owner questions or concerns, including trees fallen from Corps lands onto private property or structures, please contact the project office. Adjacent property owners can cut trees that have fallen onto private property but cannot cut trees on Corps property without a permit. Please contact the project office to obtain a permit. If a tree has fallen from Corps land onto a private structure, adjacent property owners can cut the tree from their structure.

For recreation-related questions or concerns, please contact the project office. For questions or concerns related to reservations, please contact the National Recreation Reservation Service (NRRS) help desk at 877.345.6777 or visit www.recreation.gov. All Corps-operated recreation areas are currently closed to the public until they can be cleared and deemed safe for visitors.

We ask for your patience while we complete damage assessments and follow-up activities. Damage is substantial and this process may take weeks. With minimum staffing, the project office is doing its best to work through damage assessment in Corps-operated areas, lease areas, and with adjacent property owners.

For more information, contact the J. Strom Thurmond Project Office at 800.533.3478, or 864.333.1100 or by email at: [email protected].