2012 News Releases
2011 News Releases
This is a current listing of news releases available from the Little Rock District Public Affairs Office. Releases are listed chronologically by the day they were issued.
This page is updated regularly. For additional information about any of these topics, contact the Little Rock District Public Affairs Office, or call us at (501) 324-5551.
WORK ON NORFORK DAM TO CLOSE ARKANSAS HIGHWAY 177 BRIDGE FOR FOUR DAYS
Upcoming work on Norfork Dam will require the Arkansas Highway 177 bridge across the dam to be closed beginning at 8 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14 until 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 17. More
Annual Day Use Passes Now Available at Russellville Project Office
The Army Corps of Engineers, Russellville Project Office announces that Annual Day Use Passes for 2012 are now available for purchase. They are for sale at: 1598 Lock and Dam Road in Russellville, 6298 Prince Street in Conway, and 6042 Lock and Dam Road in Ozark. More
CORPS TO HOST WORKSHOPS TO DISCUSS CHANGES IN PARK OPERATIONS
The Army Corps of Engineers, Little Rock District is hosting five public workshops in February to discuss proposed changes in operations at 29 of its parks because of budget cuts. More
CORPS PLANS PRESCRIBED BURNS AROUND NIMROD, BLUE MOUNTAIN LAKES
Personnel from the Nimrod-Blue Mountain Project Office, and the Arkansas Forestry Commission will conduct prescribed burns in and around Nimrod and Blue Mountain lakes during the next several months when weather conditions are favorable. More
TIGHT BUDGETS PROMPT CHANGES IN CORPS PARK OPERATIONS, PUBLIC WORKSHOPS SLATED
A series of public workshops to discuss these proposals and solicit public input is being scheduled for February at Piedmont, Mo., and at Mountain Home, Heber Springs, Russellville and Ozark, Ark. The workshop times, dates and locations will be announced when they are finalized. More
CORPS PLANS PRESCRIBED BURNS AROUND GREERS FERRY LAKE
Personnel from the Greers Ferry Project Office, the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, and the Arkansas Forestry Commission will conduct prescribed burns in and around Point 14, Lake Ice Road, Sugar Loaf Peninsula, Dam Site and Cherokee parks during the next several months when weather conditions are favorable? More
Christmas Tree Drop Sites
If you are wondering how to discard that Christmas tree after the holidays, why not drop it off at Dardanelle and Ozark lakes where it can be used to enhance fishing? More
CORPS SEEKS BIDS FOR FARMING LEASES AT LAKE DARDANELLE
The Army Corps of Engineers is seeking bids for farming leases on 44 plots of public land around Lake Dardanelle for agriculture, hay production and grazing. The plots range in size from eight acres to 712 acres and total more than 6,485 acres. More
CORPS HOLDS ANNUAL YOUTH DEER HUNT AT MILLWOOD LAKE
The Army Corps of Engineers at Millwood Lake held a Youth Deer Hunt Nov. 5 and 6. Fourteen hunters were chosen in a random drawing, and among them they harvested nine deer. More
CORPS LIFTS SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY ON ARKANSAS RIVER
The Army Corps of Engineers has lifted the small craft advisory on the Arkansas River. More
ARKANSAS NATIVE NAMED NEW CHIEF OF OPERATIONS FOR CORPS’ LITTLE ROCK DISTRICT
John Balgavy was recently named the chief of operations for the Army Corps of Engineers Little Rock District. He is the son of Frank and Frances Balgavy of Vilonia, Ark. More
NEW DEPUTY COMMANDER NAMED FOR CORPS’ LITTLE ROCK DISTRICT
Lt. Col. Craig S. Guth is the new deputy commander of Army Corps of Engineers Little Rock District. Guth replaces Lt. Col. Marvin Griffin, who moved on to his next assignment at Fort Hood, Texas. More
CLEARWATER DAM REHABILITATION PROJECT CUTOFF WALL COMPLETED
The primary element of the Clearwater Major Rehabilitation project was completed Dec. 6 when the last of the 277 concrete panels was completed. Installation of a clay blanket over the dam and work on the overflow spillway is scheduled for completion in 2014. More
CORPS ISSUES SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ARKANSAS RIVER
The Army Corps of Engineers has issued a small craft advisory for the Arkansas River from Ormond Lock and Dam at Morrilton downstream because rains have pushed flows above safe levels for small craft. More
CORPS LIFTS SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY ON ARKANSAS RIVER
The Army Corps of Engineers has lifted the small craft advisory on the Arkansas River. If enough additional rain falls in coming days, a new advisory could be issued. More
CORPS ISSUES SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ARKANSAS RIVER
The Army Corps of Engineers has issued a small craft advisory for the Arkansas River from Dardanelle Lock and Dam at Russellville downstream because rains have pushed flows above safe levels for small craft. More
CORPS HOSTS PUBLIC MEETING ABOUT MONTE NE HISTORICAL AREA
Corps representatives will present proposed preservation alternatives for the management of the area. More
Corps waives day use fees Nov. 11 for veterans and their families
To commemorate Veterans Day the Little Rock District of the Army Corps of Engineers will join Corps districts nationwide and waive day use fees at its recreation areas Nov. 11 for veterans, active, Reserve and National Guard service members and their families. More
New Fencing Installed Around Monte Ne Concrete Tower
The Army Corps of Engineers has installed a chain link fence around the concrete tower at the old resort of Monte Ne to help ensure public safety and help preserve the historic landmark. More
Corps Parks along Arkansas River Prepare for Winter Season
The beginning of the winter recreation season for the Army Corps of Engineers’ Russellville Project Office starts Nov. 1, and as such, some of the parks will close for the season. More
COMMENTS SOUGHT ON PROPOSED LAND LEASE TO RUSSELLVILLE
The Army Corps of Engineers’ Little Rock District is seeking public comments through Nov. 21 on environmental documents related to the proposed leasing of about 98 acres of Corps land commonly known as “Dike View” to the city of Russellville. More
WHITE RIVER SYSTEM COMPLETES JOB OF HOLDING SPRING FLOOD WATER
The Little Rock District’s six flood damage reduction lakes in the White River basin have completed their job holding spring flood waters, and all are now back in their conservation pools.
It has taken months for the system to evacuate the more than 4 million acre-feet of floodwater captured this spring and held in the White River system lakes. More
NIMROD AND BLUE MOUNTAIN LAKES OFFER PRIMATIVE CAMPING
The Army Corps of Engineers Nimrod-Blue Mountain Project Office announce a new primitive camping program. The primitive campsites are located away from developed campgrounds, close to hunting and remote fishing opportunities. More
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR CLEANUP
GREERS FERRY LAKE, Ark. – Please reserve Saturday, Sept. 10 on your calendar for the 42nd Annual Greers Ferry Lake and Little Red River Cleanup from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.. More
WATER SAFETY TIPS FOR THE HOLIDAY WEEKEND
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - Labor Day weekend is upon us, and the weather is looking good during most of the long weekend for a family outing at an area lake or river. Don’t forget to practice good water safety habits to help ensure a fun-filled outing free from needless injury. More
CORPS URGES “MAKE THE RIGHT CHOICE” THIS HOLIDAY DAY WEEKEND
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. –During this Labor Day weekend officials of the Army Corps of Engineers want lake visitors to make the right choice when on or in the water. To help visitors do just that, the Corps’ Little Rock District is offering life jackets for loan at many of its parks in Arkansas and southern Missouri. More
TOAD SUCK FERRY AND ORMOND LOCKS CLOSING FOR MAINTENANCE
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – From midnight Sunday, Aug. 28 through Sep. 11, the Army Corps of Engineers will close Toad Suck Ferry and Arthur V. Ormond locks on the Arkansas River so workers can “dewater” them and perform scheduled maintenance and inspections. More
WORK ON GREERS FERRY DAM TO CLOSE ARKANSAS HIGHWAY 25 BRIDGE FOR ONE DAY IN SEPTEMBER
HEBER SPRINGS, Ark. – Upcoming work on Greers Ferry Dam will require the Arkansas Highway 25 Bridge across the dam to be closed from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13. The alternate route will be highways 16 and 92 around the west side of the lake.. More
Traffic delays expected as portion of Dam Site Road is repaved
ROGERS, Ark. – Roadwork near Beaver Dam is expected to cause traffic delays today and Saturday on Dam Site Road near its intersection with Arkansas Hwy 187. The road might be closed up to an hour between 7 a.m. and noon Saturday. More
TOAD SUCK FERRY AND ORMOND LOCKS TO CLOSE FOR MAINTENANCE
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – From midnight Sunday, Aug. 28 through Sep. 11, the Army Corps of Engineers will close Toad Suck Ferry and Arthur V. Ormond locks on the Arkansas River so workers can “dewater” them and perform scheduled maintenance and inspections. More
MILLWOOD LAKE TO HOST DEER HUNT FOR MOBILITY-IMPAIRED HUNTERS
ASHDOWN, Ark. -- The Army Corps of Engineers is accepting applications through Sept. 1 for a special deer hunt at Millwood Lake. A drawing will be held Sept. 2 to select five hunters whose mobility is permanently or severely impaired by paralysis or amputation. Two of the permits are reserved for wounded warriors in honor of their service... More
Sixteen parks at Norfork and Bull Shoals lakes are open or partially open
MOUNTAIN HOME, Ark. – Sixteen parks at Norfork and Bull Shoals lakes are open or partially open, although seven parks will remain completely closed for the season because of continued high lake levels and damage sustained during the spring flooding... More
CORPS TO ISSUE SPECIAL PERMITS TO FIVE YOUNG DEER HUNTERS
ASHDOWN, Ark., Aug. 1-- The Army Corps of Engineers is taking applications from hunters ages 15 and younger who want to participate in a special deer hunt Nov. 5 - 6 at Millwood Lake.. More
Volunteers Needed for Cleanup
HEBER SPRINGS, Ark. -- The Greers Ferry Lake and Little Red River Association and the Army Corps of Engineers are seeking volunteers to pitch in Sept. 10 during the 42th Annual Greers Ferry Lake and Little Red River Cleanup. More
Corps concerned with rising number of deaths at its parks
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is concerned about what appears so far to be a deadly recreation season at many Corps parks nationwide. More
Corps Cautions Visitors, Dock Owners about Dry Conditions and Falling Lake Levels
ROGERS, Ark. -- Hot and dry weather is fueling demand for hydroelectricity at Beaver Dam, which will result in a fairly rapid lowering of the lake level in coming days and possibly weeks. Also, the dry weather is raising the danger of wildfires. More
CORPS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR SPECIAL DEAR HUNT AT GREERS LAKE
BHEBER SPRINGS, Ark. The Army Corps of Engineers is taking applications through Aug. 15 for a special deer hunt to be held Nov. 1-3 at Greers Ferry Lake. More
CORPS TO OPEN MOONSHINE BEACH JULY 15
BRANSON, Mo. - The Army Corps of Engineers at Table Rock Lake will open Moonshine Beach July 15. The beach is operational but still has some cosmetic damage from the spring floods. More
Corps advises caution on
water during Independence Day weekend
LITTLE ROCK, Ark., June 30 – Sunshine, a trip to the
lake or river and fireworks displays. The Independence Day
holiday is a great time for water fun, but Army Corps of
Engineers officials advise everyone to practice good water
safety habits. Also, lake visitors should take some extra
precautions where the water is still high because of spring
floods. More
CORPS ADVISES RESIDENTS THAT PERMISSION IS REQUIRED PRIOR TO ANY BURNING ON PUBLIC LANDS
BRANSON, Mo. - Army Corps of Engineers officials remind those who would like to help clean up and burn debris around the shoreline left by flooding at Table Rock Lake that they must first contact the duty ranger for permission and instructions before burning anything on Corps land. More
No 4th of July fireworks viewing at Dewey Short Visitor Center
BRANSON, Mo. - The Army Corps of Engineers at Table Rock Lake will close the Dewey Short Visitor Center grounds at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, July 3. The grounds will reopen at 6 a.m. July 4. The Corps is not allowing fireworks viewing on the visitor center grounds this year because ongoing construction limits parking and viewing areas. More
Beaver Lake Recreation Season Update
ROGERS, Ark.--The 2011 recreation season is in full swing at Beaver Lake with air and water temperatures rising. However, because of the high lake level, the Army Corps of Engineers is urging all visitors to Beaver Lake to use extra caution when boating and swimming. Also, the high water is delaying Corps review of dock requests. More
CORPS, WATER AUTHORITY SIGN AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY RIVERBANK WORK AT BATESVILLE
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- Officials from Army Corps of Engineers and the Batesville Southside Public Water Authority held a ceremony Tuesday to finalize an agreement that will provide emergency streambank and shoreline protection to the water authority’s intake structure and water line. More
Corps’ Old Post, Springhill Mountain Bike Trails Receive National Designation
Russellville, Ark. - Two mountain bike trails along the Arkansas River in Arkansas were among four U.S. Army Corps of Engineers trails designated this month as National Recreation Trails by the U.S. Department of the Interior. More
CORPS LIFTS SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY ON ARKANSAS RIVER
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - The Army Corps of Engineers has lifted the small craft advisory on the Arkansas River. More
ARKANSAS RIVER SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY TO REMAIN IN EFFECT THROUGH HOLIDAY WEEKEND
LITTLE ROCK, Ark.- The Army Corps of Engineers is reminding boaters a small craft advisory remains in effect for the Arkansas River in Arkansas and will remain in effect beyond the Memorial Day Weekend. Flows on the river are well above safe levels for pleasure boats. Advisories are issued when flows exceed 70,000 cubic feet per second. Currents become swifter and stronger, and large debris is carried downstream. More
CORPS OF ENGINEERS CAUTIONS BOATERS ON TABLE ROCK LAKE DURING HOLIDAY WEEKEND
BRANSON, Mo. – The Army Corps of Engineers caution boaters that high lake levels and large amounts of floating debris have made boating more hazardous on Table Rock Lake. Officials advise boaters and anglers to prepare for these conditions. More
WHITE RIVER SYSTEM REDUCES DOWNSTREAM FLOODING
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Although record releases are being made from Bull Shoals Dam this week, the Army Corps of Engineers emphasizes that Bull Shoals and the other White River system lakes have dramatically reduced flood damage. Flows below Bull Shoals alone during the height of this spring’s floods would have been 12 times greater than current releases. More
WHITE RIVER SYSTEM LAKES UPDATE
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The Army Corps of Engineers is advising people in flood plains downstream of Beaver, Table Rock, Bull Shoals and Norfork dams in northern Arkansas and southern Missouri to maintain awareness and monitor lake levels and weather. These lakes are filling and have very little storage capacity to hold additional rainfall, and more rain is forecast in coming days. More
CORPS ADVISES CAUTION ON WATER DURING HOLIDAY WEEKEND
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Memorial Day Weekend is the unofficial start of summer for many, and it often kicks off with an outing to a lake or river. Park rangers from the Army Corps of Engineers Little Rock District want you and your family to be safe in or around the water. More
CORPS ISSUES SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY FOR ARKANSAS RIVER
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - The Army Corps of Engineers
has issued a small craft advisory for the Arkansas River in
Arkansas because recent heavy rains have caused flows to
rise. During the high flows, strong currents and large
debris can threaten the safety of pleasure craft.
More
RAIN COULD PROMPT LARGE RELEASES FROM WHITE RIVER BASIN LAKES
The Army Corps of Engineers is advising people in flood plains downstream of Beaver, Table Rock, Bull Shoals and Norfork dams in northern Arkansas and southern Missouri to maintain awareness and monitor lake levels and weather. These lakes remain nearly full from recent rains, and more rain is forecast in coming days. More
CORPS LIFTS SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY ON ARKANSAS RIVER
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The Army Corps of Engineers has lifted the small craft advisory on the Arkansas River. If enough additional rain falls in coming days, a new advisory could be issued. More
HIGHWAY ACROSS TABLE ROCK DAM TO REOPEN MAY 20
BRANSON, Mo., – Highway 165/265 across Table Rock Dam will reopen at 6 a.m. Friday, May 20. The road was scheduled to reopen May 18 but extra time is needed to complete the repairs on the downstream embankment of the dam. More
Corps makes repairs to Table Rock Dam
Quality Assurance Representative Carroll Osburn of the Army Corps of Engineers monitors repair work on Table Rock Dam. Repairs are necessary because recent heavy rains caused surface “skin” slides of topsoil that covers the embankment. (Army Corps of Engineers photo by Laurie Driver) More
Corps personnel assist Grubbs, Ark. with temporary levees
Greers Ferry Lake Manager Benny Rorie (left) of the Army Corps of Engineers helps Grubbs, Ark., emergency operation officials set up a temporary levee to protect houses from the rising Cache River. More
Corps helps inspect levees between Newport and Jacksonport
Army Corps of Engineers Natural Resource Specialist Brent Watkins inspects the levees between Jacksonport and Newport, Ark. Personnel from the Greers Ferry Lake Project Office worked with the Massey-Alexander Levee and Newport Levee boards to monitor area levees 24 hours a day April 28 through May 7. More
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY
STILL IN EFFECT FOR ARKANSAS RIVER
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - The Army Corps of Engineers reminds
boaters that a small craft advisory remains in effect for
the Arkansas River in Arkansas. High flows, strong currents
and large debris can threaten the safety of pleasure craft.
More
LOCK 2 CLOSED BECAUSE OF
HIGH FLOWS
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The Army Corps of Engineers has closed
Lock 2 near Tichnor, Ark., on the lower McClellan-Kerr
Arkansas River Navigation System. High water from the rising
Mississippi and White rivers is causing the closure.
More
WORK SET TO BEGIN ON DIKE
3 OF BEAVER DAM
ROGERS, Ark. -- Construction of a “grout curtain” through
Beaver Dam Dike 3 is set to begin Monday to correct the
dike’s chronic seepage problem. One lane of Dam Site Road
(Carroll County Road 113), which crosses atop the dike, will
be closed during the work.
More
TABLE ROCK DAM OVERLOOK TO TEMPORARILY CLOSE
BRANSON, Mo. – The Table Rock Dam Overlook will be temporarily closed from 6 a.m. May 9 until 5 p.m. May 10 while a microwave tower is disassembled and removed, barring weather delays. More
SPILLWAY DISCHARGE NOW UNLIKELY AT CLEARWATER DAM
PIEDMONT, Mo. – Dryer weather and close management of releases from Clearwater Dam have lessened the odds there will be a discharge over the spillway. In fact, engineers say it now appears likely the lake will crest near the rim of the spillway without going over. More
HIGHWAY ACROSS TABLE ROCK DAM TO CLOSE FOR 14 DAYS
BRANSON, Mo., – Highway 165/265 across Table Rock Dam will close at 6 a.m. Wednesday for 14 days while repairs are made on the downstream embankment of the dam. The weather has cleared, and crews are ready to begin work. More
SMALL SPILLWAY DISCHARGE POSSIBLE AT CLEARWATER DAM
PIEDMONT, Mo. – Heavy rains have filled Clearwater Lake and might require a small discharge over the spillway within the next few days. There will be no net change in the total amount of water moving downstream from the dam. More
HIGHWAY CLOSURE ACROSS TABLE ROCK DAM POSTPONED
BRANSON, Mo. – The Army Corps of Engineers is postponing the temporary closure of Highway 165/265 across Table Rock Lake until weather conditions improve. Highway 165/265 was scheduled to be closed for 14 days beginning Tuesday while repairs are made on the downstream embankment of the dam. More
RELEASES STEPPED UP AT CLEARWATER DAM
PIEDMONT, Mo. – Heavy overnight rains fell over the Clearwater Lake drainage basin requiring discharges through the conduit to increase Monday morning to 4,000 cubic feet per second. Releases may be increased to as much as 9,000 c.f.s during the day if forecasted rainfall is realized. That would be the largest releases ever made at Clearwater. More
CLEARWATER FAQs
Q. Is Clearwater Dam still providing flood risk production benefits during the major rehabilitation work? More
High Water Safety at Corps Lakes
Flooding rains have caused several Little Rock District lakes and rivers to rise to unusually high levels. Many recreation areas are being impacted, although recreation is still possible. However, extra precautions should be taken to ensure a safe visit. More
CORPS ISSUES ALERT OF POSSIBLE NIGHTTIME RELEASE INCREASES
FROM BEAVER, TABLE ROCK, BULL SHOALS AND NORFORK DAMS
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The Army Corps of Engineers is alerting
people that releases from Beaver, Table Rock, Bull Shoals
and Norfork dams could be significantly increased during the
night tonight. More
CORPS TO INCREASE RELEASE
FROM NORFORK DAM
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The Little Rock District of the U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers reports that releases from Norfork
Dam are increasing to 10,000 cubic feet per second at 5 p.m.
today because of additional rain that has fallen today.
With more rain in the forecast, larger releases could become
necessary. More
CLEARWATER DAM UPDATE
PIEDMONT, Mo. – Clearwater Dam is operating as it should and
is reducing flood damage downstream. In fact, if not for
the dam, flows at Poplar Bluff would have been up to four
times higher last week. This is what Clearwater was
designed and constructed to do.
More
HIGHWAY ACROSS TABLE ROCK DAM TO CLOSE FOR 14 DAYS
BRANSON, Mo., – Highway 165/265 across Table Rock Lake will
close at 6 a.m. Tuesday for 14 days while repairs are made
on the downstream embankment of the dam. More
CORPS TO INCREASE RELEASE FROM NORFORK DAM
LITTLE ROCK, Ark., April 30 – The Little Rock District
of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reports that releases
from Norfork Dam are increasing at noon today because of
continued high inflows. More
CLEARWATER DAM UPDATE
PIEDMONT, Mo. – Clearwater Dam is operating as it should and is reducing flood
damage downstream. In fact, if not for the dam, flows at Poplar Bluff would
have been up to four times higher earlier this week. This is what Clearwater
was designed and constructed to do. More
WHITE RIVER SYSTEM LAKES UPDATE
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The Little Rock District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
reports that its six lakes in the White River basin are earning theirs keep
reducing flood damages downstream along the White and Black rivers.
More
ONE LANE OPENING ON HIGHWAY 165 ACROSS TABLE ROCK DAM
BRANSON, Mo., – One lane of Highway 165 across Table Rock Lake will reopen at 6 a.m. Thursday. Traffic will be restricted to a single lane for about 60 days while repairs on the downstream embankment of the dam are being made. More
CLEARWATER DAM UPDATE
PIEDMONT, Mo. – Clearwater Dam is earning its keep reducing flood damages downstream along the Black River during the recent downpours. This is what Clearwater was designed and constructed to do. More
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY EXTENDED FOR ARKANSAS RIVER
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - The Army Corps of Engineers has extended a small craft advisory for the Arkansas River in Arkansas because recent heavy rains in Arkansas and Oklahoma have caused flows to continue to rise. During the high flows, strong currents and large debris can threaten the safety of pleasure craft. More
ENGINEERS INSPECT DAM; FIND 'SKIN' SLIDES POSE NO THREAT
BRANSON, Mo. – Good news. Three geotechnical engineers from the Army Corps of Engineers Little Rock District inspected Table Rock Dam late this afternoon and agree the mudslides on the downstream embankment are surface "skin" slides that pose no threat to the integrity of the dam. More
HIGHWAY 165 ACROSS TABLE ROCK DAM TEMPORARILY CLOSED
BRANSON, Mo. – The Army Corps of Engineers, the Missouri Department of Transportation and the Missouri State Highway Patrol have temporarily closed Highway 165 across Table Rock Dam until further notice because of a mudslide on the face of Table Rock Dam. More
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY ISSUED FOR ARKANSAS RIVER
LITTLE ROCK, Ark., - The Army Corps of Engineers has issued a small craft advisory for the Arkansas River in Arkansas because recent heavy rains in Arkansas and Oklahoma have caused flows to rise. During the high flows, strong currents and large debris can threaten the safety of pleasure craft. More
WHITE RIVER SYSTEM LAKES UPDATE
LITTLE ROCK, Ark., April 25 – The Little Rock District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reports that heavy rains are causing some of its six lakes in the White River basin to rise rapidly, especially Beaver Lake near Rogers, Ark., Table Rock Lake near Branson, Mo., and Clearwater Lake near Piedmont, Mo. More
CORPS ISSUES SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ARKANSAS RIVER
LITTLE ROCK, Ark., - The Army Corps of Engineers has issued a small craft advisory for the Arkansas River in Arkansas because recent heavy rains have caused flows to rise. During the high flows, strong currents and large debris can threaten the safety of pleasure craft. More
CORPS TO MAKE RELEASES THROUGH SPILLWAY AT NORFORK LAKE
MOUNTAIN HOME, Ark. -- The Army Corps of Engineers will start releasing water today from the spillway of Norfork Dam while powerhouse turbines are being repaired. About 6,000 cubic feet per second will be released, which is a typical volume of water equal to two full units of power generation. More
CORPS ADVISES RESIDENTS ON TABLE ROCK LAKE THAT A PERMIT IS REQUIRED PRIOR TO ANY SPRING CLEANING ON PUBLIC LANDS
BRANSON, Mo., - Spring is here and many people who live along the shores of Table Rock Lake may be anxious to start cleaning up debris, mowing, and under-brushing on Army Corps of Engineers property located between private property and the lake. More
FUTURE WORK SYMPOSIUM
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Engineering and construction firms are invited to attend a Future Work Symposium April 19 and 20 in Little Rock, where the Army Corps of Engineers will offer a preview of upcoming contracts in Arkansas, Missouri, Oklahoma and Texas. More
Corps preparing for possible nationwide closure of its campgrounds and day-use parks
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is preparing for the closure of all Corps-operated campgrounds and day-use parks nationwide beginning Saturday, April 9, if the potential shutdown of the federal government goes into effect. Affected recreation areas would not reopen until after the shutdown is lifted. More
CORPS SEEKS COMMENTS ON DOCUMENTS RELATED TO RIVERBANK WORK AT HIGHWAY 58 BRIDGE
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- The Army Corps of Engineers is seeking public comments through April 30 on environmental documents relating to a riverbank protection work on the White River at the Highway 58 bridge near Guion, Ark. More
LANE CLOSURE ON HIGHWY 165 ACROSS TABLE ROCK DAM PLANNED
BRANSON, Mo., – The Army Corps of Engineers Little Rock District Survey Crew will be performing survey work on Table Rock Dam from 5 p.m. April 5 until about 2 a.m. April 6. During this period, Highway 165 which runs across Table Rock Dam, will be reduced to one lane of traffic. More
CORPS REMINDS LAKESIDE RESIDENTS TO BE CAUTIOUS WHEN SPRING CLEANING
HEBER SPRINGS, Ark. -- The Army Corps of Engineers reminds all persons residing adjacent to the Greers Ferry Lake shoreline to know where the government property line is and avoid “spring cleaning” on public property. More
CORPS SEEKS COMMENTS ON DOCUMENTS RELATED TO RIVERBANK WORK AT BATESVILLE
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- The Army Corps of Engineers is seeking public comments through April 17 on environmental documents relating to riverbank protection work on the White River near Batesville, Ark. The proposed work would protect the Batesville Southside Public Water Authority intake structure and water line from bank erosion. More
THE WEATHER IS WARM BUT THE WATER IS COLD
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The weather is getting warmer, and the fish are biting. Many boaters are heading out to enjoy a warm, sunny day. However, the Army Corps of Engineers cautions boaters that although the weather is getting warmer, lakes and rivers are still cold. Immersion in cold water can, well, get you into "hot water" very quickly. More
FIRST ROUND OF PARKS OPENING FOR SEASON AT TABLE ROCK LAKE
BRANSON, Mo. – The Army Corps of Engineers at Table Rock Lake will open the first round of campgrounds on April 1. These parks include Cricket Creek, Campbell Point, Cape Fair, Indian Point, Mill Creek, Long Creek, Old Highway 86, and Viola. More
One lane of HWy 25 ACROSS GREERS FERRY DAM TO temporily CLOSE
HEBER SPRINGS, Ark. – One lane of the Highway 25 Bridge across Greers Ferry Dam will close temporarily for about four months beginning March 7 while crews perform routine maintenance on the dam’s gates. Traffic signals will be positioned at each end of the dam to direct traffic. Officials urge motorists to obey the signals. More
Natural gas companies conduct surveys at GREERS FERRY lake
HEBER SPRINGS, Ark., -- Natural gas companies have been conducting seismic surveys at Greers Ferry Lake to determine whether there are underground formations beneath the lake and surrounding public lands that could yield natural gas. These licenses are for exploration purposes only. They are not licenses to drill for or extract natural gas. More
Corps Prepares Parks for Recreation Season
RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. – The Army Corps of Engineers Russellville Project Office is gearing up for park openings March 1, marking the beginning of the Spring/Summer recreation season. More
WOODS POINT LAUNCH RAMP TEMPORARILY CLOSED FOR IMPROVEMENTS
MOUNTAIN HOME, Ark., -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mountain Home Project Office will temporarily close the launch ramp at Woods Point Park on Norfork Lake for minimum flow improvement work. The ramp will close on Feb. 11 and reopen on Feb. 18. More
GAMALIEL LAUNCH RAMP TEMPORARILY CLOSED FOR REPAIR
MOUNTAIN HOME, Ark., --The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mountain Home Project Office has closed the launch ramp at Gamaliel Park on Norfork Lake for repairs. The ramp will be closed until further notice. More
ONE LANE OF HIGHWAY 25 ACROSS GREERS FERRY DAM TO TEMPORILY CLOSE
HEBER SPRINGS, Ark., --One lane of Highway 25 across Greers Ferry Dam will temporarily close for about four months beginning in February while construction is performed on the dam. Stoplights will be positioned to direct traffic on one lane at a time. More
2011 Annual Day Use Passes Available for Purchase at the Beaver Lake Project Office
ROGERS, Ark.--The Army Corps of Engineers at Beaver Lake announced today that Annual Day Use Passes for the Year 2011 are now in stock and available for purchase at the Beaver Lake Project Office at 2260 North 2nd Street in Rogers. More
CORPS PLANS PRESCRIBED BURNING AROUND GREERS FERRY LAKE
HEBER SPRINGS, Ark., -- Army Corps of Engineers Greers Ferry Project Office personnel in coordination with the Arkansas Forestry Commission and other state agencies will conduct prescribed burns in and around Greers Ferry Lake park areas when weather conditions are favorable during the next several months. More
PRESCRIBED BURNS BENEFIT ALL CUSTOMERS AT BEAVER LAKE
ROGERS, Ark., -- The Army Corps of Engineers will conduct several prescribed burns during the next few months on public land around Beaver Lake. More
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BOAT TRAILERS NEED MAINTENANCE BEFORE YOU HEAD TO THE LAKE
CLEARWATER LAKE, April 18 -- With warm weather upon us, many people are getting in the mood to hook up to the boat and spend a day on Clearwater Lake. Before the boat ever leaves the driveway, one must first consider the routine maintenance required to ensure the boat trailer makes it to the lake. More
TAKE PRECAUTIONS TO PREVENT CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING ON HOUSEBOATS
LITTLE ROCK, Ark., June 5-- With an increasing number of houseboats on area lakes, boaters should be aware of a possible hazard associated with some houseboats. The design of some houseboats could cause carbon monoxide to get trapped in an air cavity underneath the swim platform and transom. To date, no deaths have been attributed to carbon monoxide poisoning on Little Rock District lakes. More
LIFE JACKETS: THEY FLOAT. YOU DON'T
LITTLE ROCK, Ark.--The vast majority of people who die in recreational boating accidents fall overboard or capsize their boats. Once in the water, even an experienced swimmer can quickly lose coordination and drown. The problem is compounded if the person is wearing heavy clothing or has been drinking alcoholic beverages, or if the water is cold. More
CHECK YOUR LIFE JACKET. IT COULD SAVE YOUR LIFE
LITTLE ROCK, Ark.--Life jackets should be given the same maintenance priority as any other part of your boat. Most people would not even think of going fishing with their six-cylinder running on only four cylinders. But many people will venture out with their life jackets "hitting on only four." More
PERSONAL WATERCRAFT: SERIOUS FUN
LITTLE ROCK, Ark.--Personal Watercraft are the fastest growing segment of the recreational boating market, with annual nation-wide sale reaching more than 200,000 units. With this growth in popularity has come an increase in the number of accidents directly related to the unsafe and reckless operation of these easily maneuverable small watercraft with water-jet drives. More
BOOZE AND BOATING JUST DON'T MIX
LITTLE ROCK, Ark.--Boaters need to remember that booze and boating do not mix. Alcohol impairs your ability to operate a vessel safely in the same way that it impairs your ability to drive a car safely. However, there are other factors that add to the intensity of your impairment when on the water, including the motion of the boat and dehydration. More
PLAY IT SAFE AND WEAR YOUR LIFE JACKET
LITTLE ROCK, Ark.--The numbers don't lie. Each year about 700 people die in boating-related accidents. Nine out of every 10 of those victims were not wearing a life jacket at the time of the accident. More
A FLOAT PLAN COULD SAVE YOUR LIFE
LITTLE ROCK, Ark.--Each year the hot weather brings more than just sunshine to Corps of Engineers lakes. Thousands of people take to the water to enjoy water sports such as boating. More
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