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  • USACE prepares hydropower plants for peak winter energy demand

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Little Rock District is preparing to bring all district operated hydropower plants online to help meet expected peak energy demand as a winter storm moves into the region this weekend.

  • USACE begins Dardanelle Lock repairs following barge accident

    RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Little Rock District is lowering the Dardanelle pool on the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System to elevation 336 feet beginning Nov. 26, 2025, to facilitate repair work to a miter gate at Dardanelle Lock and Dam. It will take roughly two days to lower the pool from its current elevation of 337.8 to 336.

  • Temporary full road closure dates for Highway 178 across Bull Shoals Dam revised

    MOUNTAIN HOME, Ark. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has revised the temporary full road closure dates scheduled for Highway 178 across Bull Shoals Dam. The road will now be closed from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug.14, 2025. The previously scheduled closures on Aug. 12 and 13 have been canceled.

  • 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.

  • USACE announces major construction work at Cranfield Park

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Little Rock District will start a major roadwork, paving, and park enhancement project on May 12, 2025, at Cranfield Park recreation area on Norfork Lake.

  • USACE urges boaters and anglers to be aware of underwater hazards

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is urging boaters to use extreme caution on USACE lakes and rivers due to high water levels and increased debris.

  • USACE Urges Residents, Visitors to Prepare for Severe Weather

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Little Rock District, is advising residents and visitors to lakes, rivers and recreation areas to stay alert during severe weather expected this week.

  • USACE Little Rock Water Level App Re-Released

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Little Rock District, is excited to announce the re-release of the USACE Little Rock Water Level App, a trusted tool for anglers, navigators, paddlers, and park visitors across Arkansas and southern Missouri. Originally launched in 2013, the app has undergone a complete rebuild to improve performance, enhance user experience, and ensure reliable access to critical waterway data.

  • Single lane closure scheduled for Highway 177 across Norfork Dam

    – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is scheduling a single lane closure of Highway 177 across Norfork Dam starting at 6 a.m. March 26, 2025, and continuing through late July 2025, for routine maintenance.

  • USACE waives day use fees at recreation areas in observance of Veterans Day

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced that it will waive day use fees at recreation areas nationwide in observance of Veterans Day on Nov. 11, 2024.