Construction is underway on the Little Rock Air Force Base Visiting Quarters in Little Rock, Arkansas. The project consists of a new 4-story Visiting Quarters building which includes 250 guest rooms with 136,322 SF inclusive of back-of-the-house areas, guest laundries, housekeeping, lobby, coffee shop, business center, conference rooms, exercise room, restrooms, and other exterior improvements within the limits of construction. Expected completion date is February 18, 2022.
Construction is underway for the VA Law Enforcement Training Center Dinning Facility on Fort Roots in North Little Rock, Arkansas. The overall project is for the Design-Build construction of the Law Enforcement Training Center (LETC) student dining facility at the Eugene J. Towbin VA Healthcare Center. The facility/project will include common administrative space, support space, dining space, applicable site-work, utilities, and parking.
The MST Executes Medical Sustainment, Restoration and Modernization projects primarily in Operational Health Care Facilities. The Little Rock District has executed over $2.6B in MSRM projects since 2009 ranging from $100K to $100M. Current ongoing workload is around 50 projects valued at $750M.
The McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System (MKARNS) has amazing recreation opportunities along its entire length. The Little Rock District is among the most visited Corps districts in the nation. The district operates 146 public parks and access areas in Arkansas and southern Missouri. Our 25 multi-purpose lakes and navigation pools, combined with our project lands, provide nearly 500,000 acres of public land and water that offer a full range of outdoor recreation opportunities.
The Little Rock District monitors and directs the release of water from 25 water resource projects. Our efforts support flood control, hydropower, navigation, fish & wildlife, municipal & industrial water supply, and recreation.
Headed down the Arkansas, a barge locks through at the Ozark-Jetta Taylor Lock and Dam. Located at mile 308 of the river, the Ozark lock and dam is just one unit of the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System (MKARNS) that originates at the Port of Catoosa in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Running southeast through Oklahoma and Arkansas to the Mississippi River, the MKARNS ensures a 9-foot navigable channel for commercial barge traffic. The MKARNS is a "high-use" waterway system that routinely sees more than 10 million tons of traffic a year.
Workers completing the initial repairs to the McLean Bottom Levee near Paris, Arkansas. Damaged during the 2019 high-water event, the Little Rock District worked closely with the Arkansas Levee Task Force as well as state and local leaders to begin repairing the damage. With this work done, the levee now has a 25-year level of protection.
Navigation, commerce, recreation, and hydropower, the Dardanelle Lock and Dam outside of Russellville, Arkansas has it all. Seen here from the overlook at Old Post Park, a barge navigates the lock as it works its way downriver.

News

USACE corrects the record on Fairfield Bay Park lease
10/23/2024
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Little Rock District is clarifying information communicated during the Fairfield Bay City Council meeting on Oct. 9, 2024, regarding the operations and lease terms of...
Big Dam Bridge facelift
10/2/2024
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Little Rock District and Pulaski County announce the commencement of a facelift project for the Big Dam Bridge. Crews from Pulaski County are currently pressure...
Anti-Terrorism Month
8/1/2024
As August ushers in the Army's annual Anti-Terrorism Awareness Month, the importance of vigilance and proactive measures to protect yourself and the ones you love from potential threats is brought to...
Fireworks near USACE Parks this 4th of July
7/2/2024
Looking for a fireworks show near a USACE Lake or River location this 4th of July holiday?...
Table Rock Lake hosts a Safety Around Water Event
5/15/2024
Table Rock Lake is hosting a Safety Around Water event in cooperation with the Ozark Mountain YMCA on Sunday, May 19, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Dewey Short Visitor Center...
Seeking Your Feedback
4/25/2024
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is looking for feedback from our industry partners. If you have opinions about Economic Price Adjustment (EPA) Clauses, specifically when utilizing Price Indices and...
Little Rock District conducts Levee Sector Lead Training
4/1/2024
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Little Rock District held Levee Sector Lead training for 23 employees from around the district at the Jacksonport State Park Visitor Center in Jacksonport, Arkansas...
USACE Little Rock District names Knight Engineer of the Year
3/8/2024
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Little Rock District recently named Vilonia, Arkansas native Gabriel Knight, as the 2024 Engineer of the Year...
The Dewey Short Visitor Center opens for 2024 recreation season
3/6/2024
With Spring in the air, the Dewey Short Visitor Center has opened for the 2024 recreation season. Located near Branson, Missouri, the Dewey Short has been called the "crown jewel" of Table Rock Lake...
Corps of Engineers seeks public input on Fairfield Bay Park lease​
10/16/2023
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Little Rock District is scheduled to discuss the expired Fairfield Bay Park lease during a Fairfield Bay City Council work session at 2 p.m. Oct. 30, 2023, in the...

Public Notices

MKARNS Nav Notice No. SWL 24- 81 USCG Advisory Van Buren Railroad Bridge
10/15/2024 UPDATED
Due to falling river elevations, the crest gate dam at Montgomery Point Lock and Dam (NM 0.5) is in operation and the navigation pass is closed.  All vessels are required to pass through the lock...
USACE seeks volunteers for shoreline cleanup
10/9/2024
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and local partners invite community members to participate in the De Queen Lake Shoreline Cleanup on Oct. 26, 2024...
MKARNS Nav Notice No. SWL 24-79 Sailing Instructions Lock 10
10/7/2024
SAILING INSTRUCTIONSDARDANELLE LOCK (No. 10) NM 205.5MCCLELLAN-KERR ARKANSAS RIVER NAVIGATION SYSTEM...
MKARNS Nav Notice No. SWL 24-78 USCG Advisory Van Buren Railroad Bridge
10/7/2024
USCG ADVISORYVAN BUREN RAILROAD BRIDGE (NM 300.8)MCCLELLAN-KERR ARKANSAS RIVER NAVIGATION SYSTEM...
USACE releases final revision of the MKARNS 12-foot Channel Deepening Project Supplemental Environmental Assessment and supporting documents
10/2/2024
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has released the final revision of the supplemental environmental assessment and finding of no significant impact for the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation...
USACE releases the final revisions of the Nimrod Lake and Blue Mountain Lake Master Plans
10/1/2024
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has released the final revision of the Nimrod Lake and Blue Mountain Lake Master Plans, along with the related environmental assessments and finding of no significant...
MKARNS Nav Notice No. SWL 24-77 MPLD NavPass Open
10/1/2024
Due to increased river elevations, the crest gate dam at Montgomery Point Lock and Dam (NM 0.5) is lowered and the navigation pass is open. When the Montgomery Point Lock and Dam tailwater elevation...
MKARNS Nav Notice No. SWL 24-76 Lock Closure Forecast
9/30/2024
The purpose of this Navigation Notice is to provide forecasted lock closures for the 110-ft Stoplog Conversion projects in 2025. The information below is considered tentative and the closure details...
USACE cautions lake users on low water conditions at Greers Ferry Lake
9/27/2024
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is cautioning boaters about low water conditions at Greers Ferry Lake. With inflows being low, the lake level is currently around an elevation of 456 feet. Although...
Temporary Bridge Closures at Bona Dea Park and Wildlife Sanctuary
9/27/2024
RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Russellville Site Office will be closing multiple bridges at Bona Dea Park and Wildlife Sanctuary from 8 a.m. Oct. 7 to 6 p.m. Oct. 22, 2024, for...