9 Jul 2025

Single lane closure scheduled for Highway 25 across Greers Ferry Dam

HEBER SPRINGS, Ark. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will be closing one lane of the Highway 25 bridge across Greers Ferry Dam from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. July 16, 2025, for a routine bridge inspection.

8 Jul 2025

MKARNS Nav Notice No. SWL 25-50 Dardanelle Hinged Pool Operation

To promote beneficial scouring of shoals in the Dardanelle Pool following recent sustained high-water flows, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Little Rock District, will conduct a “Hinged Pool” operation from Thursday, July 10th, 2025, through Wednesday, July 17th, 2025.

3 Jul 2025

MKARNS Nav Notice No. SWL 25-49 Lock 8 Tow Haulage Return to Service

The tow haulage equipment at Toad Suck Lock (No. 8) NM 155.9 has returned to service.

3 Jul 2025

MKARNS Nav Notice No. SWL 25-48 Lock 1 Operational

Due to tailwater elevations falling below 143.0 feet at Norrell Lock (No. 1) NM 10.3, the lock chamber is now operational for navigation.  All vessels are required to pass through lock. Vessels may contact Norrell Lock and Dam on Channel 16 for further information.

30 Jun 2025

USACE reminds everyone to be water safe this Independence Day

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.

27 Jun 2025

USACE Little Rock District names Tuan Dang Engineer of the Year

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Little Rock District recently named Maumelle resident Tuan Dang, as the 2025 Engineer of the Year. The Engineer of the Year Award is the district’s highest honor given to a Department of the Army Civilian recognizing exceptional engineering achievements and contributions to the mission.

26 Jun 2025

MKARNS Nav Notice No. SWL 25-42 Lock 9 Reopened

Arthur V. Ormond Lock (No. 9) NM 176.9 has reopened to navigation traffic.

23 Jun 2025

USACE names Howe Civilian of the Year

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Little Rock District recently named Sherwood, Arkansas native Edmund Howe as the 2025 Civilian of the Year.

18 Jun 2025

Army Corps of Engineers seeks public comments on proposal to renew and revise nationwide permits

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced today it is seeking comments on its proposal to renew and revise 56 existing nationwide permits and issue one new nationwide permit authorizing activities associated with improving fish passage. Nationwide permits authorize activities in wetlands and other waters that are regulated by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and/or Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899.

17 Jun 2025

Single lane closure scheduled for Highway 187 across Beaver Dam

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will be closing one lane of the Highway 187 bridge across Beaver Dam from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. June 26, 2025, for a routine bridge inspection.