Little Rock District News Releases

USACE reopens swim beach at Quarry Park

Press Operations — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 19:19:48 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is reopening the swim beach at Quarry Park on Norfork Lake.

Russellville Marina docks temporarily closed as of July 8, 2026

Press Operations — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 22:15:30 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Little Rock District is temporarily closing the docks at Russellville Marina, effective July 8, 2026, due to safety hazards and unmet terms of the facility's Commercial Concessions Lease Agreement. The repair shop, store and cabins, will remain open.

Temporary full road closure for Highway 178 across Bull Shoals Dam on July 9 cancelled

Press Operations — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 22:09:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has cancelled the temporary full road closure scheduled July 9 for Highway 178 across Bull Shoals Dam. The closure scheduled for July 10 remains in effect.

USACE reopens swim beach at Dam Site Island

Press Operations — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 17:43:15 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is reopening the swim beach at Dam Site Island on Beaver Lake. The temporary closure was a result of higher than acceptable E. coli levels that were found during routine testing conducted by field office personnel. Two acceptable water samples are required by the Arkansas Department of Health prior to reopening a swim beach.

USACE reminds everyone to be water safe this Independence Day weekend

Press Operations — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 17:56:48 GMT

As the nation prepares to celebrate Independence Day with festivities, family gatherings and outdoor activities, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Little Rock District, is urging everyone to prioritize water safety while enjoying the region’s lakes and rivers.

USACE closes swim beach at Quarry Park until further notice

Press Operations — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 16:57:13 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is closing the swim beach at Quarry Park on Norfork Lake until further notice because of higher than acceptable E. coli levels that were found during routine testing.

USACE closes swim beach at Dam Site Island until further notice

Press Operations — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 16:53:04 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is closing the swim beach at Dam Site Island on Beaver Lake until further notice because of higher than acceptable E. coli levels that were found during routine testing.

USACE reopens several campsites on Table Rock Lake

Press Operations — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:08:31 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is reopening several campsites at Baxter, Campbell Point and Mill Creek campgrounds on Table Rock Lake.

Single lane closure scheduled for Highway 63/79 bridge over Sanders Lock and Dam

Press Operations — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:59:51 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will be closing one lane of the Highway 63/79 bridge across Sanders Lock and Dam from 7:30 a.m. until 12 p.m. June 25, 2026, for a routine bridge inspection.

High water, debris prompts closure of multiple swim beaches on Bull Shoals Lake

Press Operations — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 21:06:57 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is temporarily closing the swim beaches at Lakeview, Oakland and Theodosia campgrounds on Bull Shoals Lake until further notice due to high water and debris.

High water, debris prompts closure of swim beach at Robinson Point Campground

Press Operations — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 21:02:30 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is temporarily closing the swim beach at Robinson Point Campground on Norfork Lake until further notice due to high water and debris.

MKARNS Nav Notice 26-22 Intermittent Delays (Clinton Presidential Park Bridge NM 118.2)

Press Operations — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 20:57:12 GMT

Mariners may experience intermittent delays at the Clinton Presidential Park Bridge (NM 118.2). These delays are necessary to facilitate the reconstruction of an upstream bridge pier protection cell. The contractor is expected to begin mobilizing equipment this week with construction beginning in roughly 10 days. The project is expected to take up to six months to complete.

USACE reopens swim beach at Aunts Creek Campground

Press Operations — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:02:48 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is reopening the swim beach at Aunts Creek Campground on Table Rock Lake.

USACE reopens several swim beaches on Table Rock Lake

Press Operations — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:53:46 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is reopening the swim beaches at Big M, Cape Fair and Old Highway 86 campgrounds on Table Rock Lake.

MKARNS Nav Notice SWL 26-21 Lock Cutoff Times for Towing Configurations

Press Operations — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 17:47:00 GMT

Mariners are advised that starting June 15th, 2026, and continuing until this Navigation Notice is rescinded, the following lockage cutoff times with corresponding tow configurations will be in place at Murray Lock (No. 7) NM 125.0, Toad Suck Lock (No. 8) NM 155.9, Arthur V. Ormond Lock (No. 9) NM 176.9, Dardanelle Lock (No. 10) NM 205.5, Ozark - Jeta Taylor Lock (No. 12) NM 256.8, and James W. Trimble Lock (No. 13) NM 292.8.

USACE closes multiple swim beaches on Table Rock Lake

Press Operations — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:51:41 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is closing swim beaches at Aunts Creek, Big M and Cape Fair campgrounds on Table Rock Lake until further notice.

Single lane closure scheduled for Highway 165/265 across Table Rock Dam

Press Operations — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:24:09 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is scheduling a single lane closure of Highway 165/265 across Table Rock Dam and the adjacent auxiliary spillway from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. June 16, 2026, for a routine bridge inspection. Flaggers will be present to assist with the flow of traffic. If weather or site conditions prevent the work from being completed, alternate closure dates and times will be provided.

USACE waives day use fees at recreation areas in observance of agency’s birthday

Press Operations — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:19:12 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Little Rock District will waive day use fees at its recreation

MKARNS Nav Notice SWL 26-20 Caution Advisory NM 291.6 I-49 Bridge

Press Operations — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:55:10 GMT

Mariners are advised that starting June 15th, 2026, bridge construction activities will continue at NM 291.6, downstream of James W. Trimble Lock and Dam (No. 13). This work will be on the bridge pier adjacent to the navigation channel on the left descending side.

USACE issues small craft advisory for Arkansas River

Press Operations — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:53:49 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is issuing a small craft advisory for the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System in Arkansas. Heavy rainfall in eastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas has resulted in Arkansas River flows exceeding 70,000 cubic feet per second.