27 Sep 2021

MKARNS Nav Notice SWL 21-43 Lock 12 Normal Operations Resumed

MKARNS - Normal operations have resumed at Ozark-Jeta Taylor Lock (No. 12) NM 256.8. The obstruction behind the downstream land wall miter gate (noted in Navigation Notice 21-38) has been removed.

27 Sep 2021

MKARNS Nav Notice SWL 21-42 Norrell Lock 01 DS Approach - Channel Reopened

MKARNS - The shoaling issue in the downstream approach to Norrell Lock (No.1) NM 10.3 has been resolved.

24 Sep 2021

USACE announces workshops for Norfork Lake Master Plan revisions

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Little Rock District will hold two public workshops Sept. 30 and Oct. 1 in Mountain Home to discuss the master plan update process and seek input from the public on the draft Norfork Lake Master Plan. All interested persons are invited.

20 Sep 2021

MKARNS Nav Notice No. 21-41 Lock 1 DS Approach

MKARNS - Due to the rapid drop of water levels in the Mississippi River and shoaling at NM 9.9 in the downstream approach to Norrell Lock (No.1) NM 10.3, the navigation channel is currently impassable to commercial tows.

20 Sep 2021

USACE seeks comments on draft Norfork Lake Master Plan

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is hosting Norfork Lake Master Plan update workshops Sept. 30 and Oct.1 to share the draft master plan and associated environmental compliance documents with the public. USACE will also collect public comments during the workshops.

17 Sep 2021

MKARNS Nav Notice No. SWL 21-40 Lock 1 Caution Advisory

MKARNS - Mariners are advised that shoaling is present in the downstream approach to Norrell Lock (No.1) NM 10.3.

17 Sep 2021

MKARNS Nav Notice SWL 21-39 USCG Advisory Clinton Bridge NM 118.2

MKARNS - The upstream left descending pier protection cell at the Clinton Presidential Park Bridge (NM 118.2) is leaning into the left descending bridge pier.

14 Sep 2021

MKARNS Nav Notice SWL 21-38 Lock 12 Downstream Land Wall Miter Gate Obstruction

MKARNS - Due to an underwater obstruction, the downstream land wall miter gate at Ozark-Jeta Taylor Lock (No. 12) NM 256.8 is unable to properly recess.

9 Sep 2021

USACE to begin Millwood Lake drawdown

ASHDOWN, Ark. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Little Rock District will begin lowering Millwood Lake on Sept. 15 to inspect shoreline erosion, provide bank stabilization and perform maintenance on numerous Millwood Lake boat ramps.

8 Sep 2021

MKARNS Nav Notice SWL 21-36 Lock 6 Scheduled to Reopen

MKARNS - David D. Terry Lock (No. 6) will temporarily reopen to navigation traffic at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Sep. 7th for a period of 12 hours until 6 a.m. on Wednesday, Sep. 8th.