NEW ENGLAND DISTRICT

22 Oct 2021

Construction work to cause temporary Wilder Street access road closure October 26 at Edward MacDowell Lake

 The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District announced today that contractors will begin construction work Oct. 12, 2021 at Edward MacDowell Lake in Peterborough, New Hampshire, to replace drainage structures and re-pave the Wilder Street access road.The project, led by primary contractor

1 Oct 2021

Paving, drainage repairs to begin October 12 at Edward MacDowell Lake in Peterborough, New Hampshire

 The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District announced today that contractors will begin construction work Oct. 12, 2021 at Edward MacDowell Lake in Peterborough, New Hampshire, to replace drainage structures and re-pave the Wilder Street access road.The project, led by primary contractor

31 Jul 2020

Edward MacDowell Lake celebrates 70th year commemoration

 July 31 marks the 70th anniversary of the completion of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Edward MacDowell Lake Dam. The project was completed in 1950 at a cost of $2,014,000 and is named after the late composer, Edward MacDowell. The dam, located on Nubanusit Brook in Peterborough, east of Keene,

5 Jun 2020

Update on Edward MacDowell Lake park opening and usage

In accordance with the most recent New Hampshire Department of Public Health guidance, the following COVID-19 closures continue at Edward MacDowell Lake: Public restrooms, Drinking fountains Covered picnic shelters Children’s playground Swim beach Boat launchIndividuals are welcome to canoe or kayak

21 Mar 2016

Turtle Nesting Habitat Enhancement Project

This project will be the first for turtle nesting habitat under the Handshake Partnership Program since the program’s inception in 2004.  The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Edward MacDowell Lake in Peterborough, New Hampshire has been working with State and local partners since September of 2013 on