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The Little Rock District is among the most-visited Corps districts in the nation — offering world-class recreation across 25 lakes and navigation pools in Arkansas and southern Missouri.
The McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System carries more than 10 million tons of commerce annually along a 9-foot navigable channel from Tulsa to the Mississippi River.
The Little Rock District monitors and directs releases from 25 water resource projects, balancing flood control, hydropower, navigation, and recreation across the region.
The Little Rock District has delivered more than $2.6 billion in military sustainment, restoration, and modernization projects since 2009, supporting installations nationwide.
From levee repair to emergency flood response, the Little Rock District is a trusted partner to state and local governments across Arkansas and southern Missouri.
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
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.