5 May 2023

NAVIGATION NOTICE SWL 23-21 McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System

The tow haulage equipment at Arthur V. Ormond Lock (No. 9) NM 176.9 is currently out of service.

3 May 2023

NAVIGATION NOTICE SWL 23-20 McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System

The tow haulage equipment at Arthur V. Ormond Lock (No. 9) NM 176.9 has returned to service.

1 May 2023

NAVIGATION NOTICE SWL 23-19 McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System

Mariners should expect to experience intermittent delays at Arthur V. Ormond Lock (No. 9) NM 176.9 between May 10 and May 31.

1 May 2023

NAVIGATION NOTICE 23-18 McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System

Lock 9 Tow Haulage Out of Service

20 Apr 2023

NAVIGATION NOTICE SWL 23-17 McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System

Mariners should expect to experience intermittent delays at Toad Suck Lock (No. 8) NM 155.9 between April 26 and May 17.

14 Apr 2023

NAVIGATION NOTICE Number SWL 23-16 McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System

Notices to Navigational Interests (NTNI) https://ntninotices.usace.army.mil/lpwb/f?p=150:1: This is to advise mariners transiting the White River Entrance Channel (WREC) of increased head differentials between Norrell Lock and Dam and Montgomery Point Lock and Dam. At 7:00 p.m. today, the tailwater elevation at Norrell Lock and Dam was 146.42 ft-msl and the headwater elevation at Montgomery Point Lock and Dam was 143.10 ft-msl with a differential of 3.32 feet. The WREC differential is forecasted to increase to 4.0 feet by 30 March 2023. The differential is expected to begin decreasing after 01 April 2023. A subsequent navigation notice will be issued once the differential is forecasted to decrease below and remain below 3.0 feet. Mariners are reminded of advised tow restrictions during increased differentials.

12 Apr 2023

USACE seeks public’s help to protect artifacts at Norfork and Bull Shoals Lakes

MOUNTAIN HOME, Ark. –USACE is reminding everyone that it is against the law to remove artifacts from public lands surrounding Norfork and Bull Shoals Lakes.

8 Apr 2023

USACE lifts small craft advisory for Arkansas River

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – 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. While flows have receded, USACE officials urge boaters to always exercise caution when on the river.

5 Apr 2023

USACE to host public meeting on Illinois River Flood Study

SILOAM SPRINGS, Ark. - The U.S Army Corps of Engineers in cooperation with the Cherokee Nation and Grand River Dam Authority will host a public meeting from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on April 11 at the First Baptist Church, located at 2000 Dawn Hill Road, Siloam Springs, AR to discuss the findings of the Illinois River Flood Study.

3 Apr 2023

Temporary one lane closure across Gillham Lake Spillway Bridge

ASHDOWN, Ark. – One lane across the Gillham Lake Spillway Bridge is scheduled to be closed from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. on April 12 for a routine bridge inspection.