31 May 2024

USACE reopens Waveland Park swim beach

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Blue Mountain Lake Field Office has reopened the swim beach at Waveland Park.

31 May 2024

MKARNS Nav Notice No. SWL 24-47 Lock 5 Reopened

The Tainter valve equipment at Colonel Charles D. Maynard Lock (No. 5) NM 86.3 was repaired and the Lock is currently open to traffic.

31 May 2024

Single lane closure scheduled for Highway 25 across Greers Ferry Dam

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is scheduling a single lane closure of the Highway 25 bridge across Greers Ferry Dam from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. June 13, 2024, for routine maintenance.

31 May 2024

USACE cautions lake users of potential storm debris hazards on Beaver Lake

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is cautioning lake users about potential storm debris hazards on Beaver Lake following the May 2024 storms.

31 May 2024

MKARNS Nav Notice No. SWL 24-46 Lock 5 Unscheduled Lock Closure

Due to issues with the Tainter valve equipment, Colonel Charles D. Maynard Lock (No. 5) NM 86.3 is currently closed to traffic.

28 May 2024

USACE park update and guidance on boat dock damage and hazard tree removal after weekend storms

Until further notice from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Beaver Lake Project Office, the Prairie Creek and Horseshoe Bend campgrounds and day use areas are closed. The boat ramps for both locations will remain open. Rocky Branch campground is also closed however, the day use area and boat ramp remain open.

28 May 2024

Single lane closure rescheduled for Highway 177 across Norfork Dam

To support recovery from recent storm damage in the Mountain Home area, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is rescheduling a single lane closure of Highway 177 across Norfork Dam from 7 a.m. May 29, 2024, to 7 a.m. June 3, 2024. The road will still be closed through late January 2025, for the scheduled routine maintenance. The duration of the closure may vary depending upon weather or site conditions.

28 May 2024

USACE lifts small craft advisory for Arkansas River

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.

26 May 2024

USACE closes Beaver Lake campsites following severe storms

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Beaver Lake Project Office is closing Rocky Branch, Horseshoe Bend, and Prairie Creek campgrounds and picnic areas for safety reasons following Saturday night’s destructive storms.

24 May 2024

USACE reopens several swim beaches at Beaver Lake

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Beaver Lake Project Office has reopened swim beaches at Hickory Creek, Horseshoe Bend Campground, Indian Creek, Lost Bridge South, Prairie Creek, Rocky Branch Day Use, Rocky Branch Campground, War Eagle, and Horseshoe Bend Day Use Area located on Beaver Lake.