16 May 2025

USACE closes swim beach at Waveland Park until further notice

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Nimrod-Blue Mountain Project Office is closing the swim beach at Waveland Park on Blue Mountain Lake until further notice because of higher than acceptable E. coli levels that were found during routine testing.

14 May 2025

USACE seeks public input on the Emmett Sanders Embankment Repair Plan

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Little Rock District, is accepting public comments on a draft Environmental Assessment and draft Finding of No Significant Impact for proposed repairs to the left embankment at Emmett Sanders Lock and Dam in Jefferson County, Arkansas.

12 May 2025

Little Rock District announces reduction in services at Bull Shoals and Norfork Lakes

MOUNTAIN HOME, Ark. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is preparing to temporarily adjust services at Bull Shoals and Norfork Lakes beginning May 12, 2025 because of staffing shortages and safety concerns. This proactive measure is for visitor safety and will allow USACE to focus resources on other priority areas.

9 May 2025

USACE announces major construction work at Cranfield Park

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Little Rock District will start a major roadwork, paving, and park enhancement project on May 12, 2025, at Cranfield Park recreation area on Norfork Lake.

2 May 2025

MKARNS Nav Notice No. SWL 25-30 Lock 9 Tow Haulage Return to Service

The required work on the lock shelters is complete and the tow haulage equipment at Ormond Lock (No. 9) NM 176.9 has been returned to service.

30 Apr 2025

MKARNS Nav Notice No. SWL 25-29 Lock 1 Nav Pass Closed (Over Weir)

The tailwater elevation at Norrell Lock (No. 1) NM 10.3 has dropped below 155.0 feet, so the navigation pass over the weir is closed. All vessels will be directed to transit through the lock chamber with pinned open gates while the tailwater elevation remains above 143.0 feet.

17 Apr 2025

MKARNS Nav Notice No. SWL 25-28 Lock 1 Nav Pass Open (Over Weir)

The tailwater elevation at Norrell Lock (No. 1) NM 10.3 has exceeded 155.0 feet. The buoy line has been removed and all vessels shall pass over the weir between the channel marker lights, as directed by lock personnel.

15 Apr 2025

MKARNS Nav Notice No. SWL 25-27 Lock 8 and 9 Reopened

Arthur V. Ormond Lock (No. 9) NM 176.9 and Toad Suck Ferry Lock (No. 8) NM 155.9 have reopened to navigation traffic.

10 Apr 2025

MKARNS Nav Notice No. SWL 25-26 Lock 8 Tow Haulage Out of Service

The tow haulage equipment at Toad Suck Lock (No. 8) NM 155.9 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.

9 Apr 2025

USACE urges boaters and anglers to be aware of underwater hazards

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is urging boaters to use extreme caution on USACE lakes and rivers due to high water levels and increased debris.