Corps to begin Millwood Lake Drawdown July 18

ASHDOWN, Ark. – The Army Corps of Engineers will begin a drawdown July 18 on Millwood Lake for bank stabilization work at Cottonshed Park. 

The lake will be gradually drawn down to elevation 257.2 feet, which is two foot below the normal pool elevation.  This will take about five days, depending on rainfall.  The drawdown will last until Aug. 15 at which time the lake will be allowed to refill to its normal pool elevation of 259.2 feet.

After the drawdown begins, boaters should exercise extra caution because more shallow areas and other unknown hazards may appear.  Also, boaters should be cautious when launching boats during the drawdown. 

For more information call Millwood Lake Project Office at 870-898-3343.

Recreation information can be found on the Internet at www.swl.usace.army.mil, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/littlerockusace, and on Twitter at https://twitter.com/#!/usacelittlerock.