11 Sep 2019

MKARNS Nav Notice SWL 19-69 Intermitttent Delays -Dardanelle Lock and Dam (No. 10) NM 205.5

MKARNS - Concrete saw-cutting on Dardanelle’s lock walls has resumed, and should be complete by the end of September 2019. During this time mariners may experience intermittent delays of up to 12 hours, between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

9 Sep 2019

MKARNS Nav Notice No. SWL 19-68 Arthur V. Ormond Lock (No.9) Tow Haulage Back in Service

MKARNS - Tow haulage equipment at Arthur V. Ormond Lock (No. 9) NM 176.9 has been returned to service.

5 Sep 2019

Some Corps parks remain closed along the Arkansas River

Arkansas River visitors are reminded that many Corps of Engineers’ parks remain closed because of record flooding this spring.

4 Sep 2019

MKARNS Nav Notice No. SWL 19-67 Murray Lock (No.7) Resumes 24-HR Operations

MKARNS - Murray Lock (No. 7) NM 125.4 has resumed 24 hour operations. Tow haulage is currently unavailable.

4 Sep 2019

Corps issues reminder for Greers Ferry Lake Shoreline Management Plan comment period

HEBER SPRINGS, Ark. -- The Army Corps of Engineers is reminding anyone interested in the Greers Ferry Lake Shoreline Management Plan revision process concerning shoreline allocations around the lake to submit their comments by Sept. 30, 2019.

30 Aug 2019

CORPS ADVISES LAKE AND RIVER VISITORS TO BE CAUTIOUS LABOR DAY WEEKEND

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. –The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Little Rock District is advising lake and river visitors to be cautious this Labor Day weekend. Labor Day weekend is among the top three busiest weekends of the year at the region’s lakes and rivers, and officials from the district say they expect this year will be no exception. However, they warn visitors to practice good water safety habits to avoid accidents that could result in serious injury or death.

29 Aug 2019

MKARNS Nav Notice No. SWL 19-66 James W. Trimble Lock(No. 13) NM 292.8 Scheduled to Resume 24hr Operations

MKARNS - James W. Trimble Lock (No. 13) NM 292.8 will resume 24 hour operations starting at 8 a.m. August 30.

29 Aug 2019

MKARNS Nav Notice No. SWL 19-65 Possible Delays Murray Lock(No.7) NM 125.4

MKARNS - Mariners are advised that until further notice, possible delays may be experienced at Murray Lock (No. 7) NM 125.4, due to damage to the main air line.

28 Aug 2019

CORPS LIFTS SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ARKANSAS RIVER

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The Army Corps of Engineers has lifted the small craft advisory for the Arkansas River. Advisories are issued when flows reach 70,000 cubic feet per second. Even though flows have receded below that threshold, Corps officials urge boaters to always use caution when on the river.

23 Aug 2019

Corps issues small craft advisory for Arkansas River

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - The Army Corps of Engineers issued a small craft advisory for the Arkansas River downstream of Van Buren, Arkansas. Overnight heavy rainfall in eastern Oklahoma has caused flows to rise. Small craft advisories are issued when flows exceed 70,000 cubic feet per second. During high flows, strong currents and large debris can threaten the safety of pleasure craft.