Public Parks 146
Lakes & Pools 25
Public Acres ~500,000
Nav Channel 308 Miles

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About the Little Rock District

Delivering Engineering Excellence Across the Heartland

A barge navigates the Dardanelle Lock and Dam on the Arkansas River Recreation at a Little Rock District lake

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Little Rock District serves the people of Arkansas and southern Missouri by delivering vital engineering solutions that secure our nation, energize our economy, and reduce disaster risk. Our mission spans Civil Works, Military Construction, Regulatory, and Emergency Management — making us one of the most diverse and impactful district offices in the Corps.

With 146 public parks and access areas covering nearly 500,000 acres of public land and water, the Little Rock District is among the most-visited Corps districts in the nation. Our 25 multi-purpose lakes and navigation pools support a full range of outdoor recreation, while also providing critical flood control, hydropower generation, and municipal water supply for the region.

The McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System (MKARNS) — a 9-foot navigable channel from Tulsa, Oklahoma to the Mississippi River — carries more than 10 million tons of commercial traffic annually and represents one of the district's most significant infrastructure achievements. The Little Rock District maintains this system while continuing to modernize aging infrastructure and plan for the water resource challenges of the future.

Civil Works Navigation Flood Control Military Construction Regulatory Disaster Response Recreation Water Management
Barge locking through at Ozark-Jetta Taylor Lock and Dam on the Arkansas River

MKARNS Overview

  • Length: Tulsa, Oklahoma to the Mississippi River
  • Channel depth: 9-foot navigable channel
  • Annual tonnage: More than 10 million tons
  • Locks & dams: Multiple structures maintained by SWL
  • Navigation Mission Overview
  • Navigation Charts

District Recreation

Reservations & Camping

Water Safety

  • Water Safety Overview
  • Life jackets: Required for all children on boats
  • Swim beaches: No lifeguards on duty at USACE areas
  • Alcohol & boating: Prohibited and enforced
  • In an emergency: Call 911 immediately
  • Swim Beach Status

Military Construction

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