Little Rock District News Releases

MKARNS Nav Notice No. SWL 25-21 Lock 9 DS Appr- Sailing Instruction Lifted

Press Operations — Tue, 25 Mar 2025 19:30:56 GMT

The sailing instructions for both upbound and downbound tows to favor the long wall in the downstream approach to Arthur V. Ormond Lock (No. 9) NM 176.9, noted in Nav Notice SWL 24-19, have been lifted.

MKARNS NAVIGATION NOTICE Number SWL 25-20

Press Operations — Tue, 25 Mar 2025 19:27:29 GMT

The tow haulage equipment at James W. Trimble (No. 13) NM 292.8 has been repaired and returned to service.

PUBLIC NOTICE: USACE explains boat launch closure at Table Rock Resorts at Kimberling

Press Operations — Fri, 21 Mar 2025 18:41:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Little Rock District is issuing a public statement to set the record straight regarding the closing of the private boat launch ramp at Table Rock Resorts at Kimberling, formerly Kimberling Inn.

Webb Creek Campground Closed Due to Storm Damage

Press Operations — Fri, 21 Mar 2025 14:34:36 GMT

PIEDMONT, Mo. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Clearwater Lake Project Office is closing Webb Creek Campground and day-use area until further notice to assess storm damage. Officials estimate the closure could last an extended period.

MKARNS Nav Notice No. SWL 25-19 Lock 6 Closure

Press Operations — Thu, 20 Mar 2025 15:39:35 GMT

Mariners are advised that David D. Terry Lock (No. 6) NM 108.1 will be closed to traffic beginning at 8:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. on March 28, 2025. The lock closure is required to facilitate ongoing work on the hydraulic system.

USACE removes swim beaches at Rocky Branch and Lost Bridge South campgrounds

Press Operations — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 21:17:00 GMT

ROGERS, Ark. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Beaver Lake Project Office is permanently removing swim beaches at Rocky Branch and Lost Bridge South campgrounds because of erosion, safety and maintenance issues, and user conflicts due to high-water levels over the last decade. These areas will remain open for shoreline access.

Warning Horn Below Table Rock Dam Not Operational

Press Operations — Fri, 14 Mar 2025 16:33:09 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers advises all individuals downstream of Table Rock Dam that the warning horn, which typically signals changes in water levels, is not operational. While the horn at the dam continues to function and will sound before any water level changes, those farther downstream may not hear it.

Single lane closure scheduled for Highway 177 across Norfork Dam

Press Operations — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 18:47:18 GMT

– The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is scheduling a single lane closure of Highway 177 across Norfork Dam starting at 6 a.m. March 26, 2025, and continuing through late July 2025, for routine maintenance.

USACE lifts small craft advisory for Arkansas River

Press Operations — Mon, 10 Mar 2025 20:34:17 GMT

– The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is lifting the small craft advisory for the Arkansas River. Small craft advisories are issued when flows reach 70,000 cubic feet per second.

MKARNS Nav Notice No. SWL 25-17 Lock 2 Tow Haulage Return to Service

Press Operations — Wed, 05 Mar 2025 16:23:27 GMT

The tow haulage equipment at Lock No. 2 (NM 13.3) has been repaired and returned to service.

USACE issues small craft advisory for Arkansas River

Press Operations — Wed, 05 Mar 2025 16:14:55 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 over the last 24 hours has resulted in Arkansas River flows exceeding 70,000 cubic feet per second at Trimble Lock and Dam.

MKARNS Nav Notice No. SWL 25-16 Lock 2 Tow Haulage Out of Service

Press Operations — Wed, 05 Mar 2025 16:06:00 GMT

The tow haulage equipment at Lock No. 2 (NM 13.3) is currently out of service. Double cut tows will have to be locked the conventional way (without the use of tow haulage). A follow up notice will be distributed when the tow haulage equipment is back in service.

MKARNS Annual Navigation Notice No. 1-2025

Press Operations — Tue, 04 Mar 2025 16:10:30 GMT

As a result of partnering efforts with navigation stakeholders, the attached consolidated Notice to Navigation Interests has been prepared for the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System (MKARNS). The intent is to provide consistency by reviewing and informing current district regulations with a joint notice that will be updated annually. The notice is applicable to the Little Rock (SWL) and Tulsa (SWT) Districts.