3 Nov 2025

MKARNS Nav Notice SWL 25-73 Sailing Instructions Lifted

The sailing instructions for NM 86.3, noted in Nav Notice SWL 25-31, NM 155.9 noted in Nav Notice 25-55 and NM 221.2 – 221.7 noted in Nav Notice SWL 25-46 have been lifted.

27 Oct 2025

USACE to begin intermittent spillway releases at Table Rock Dam

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will begin intermittent spillway releases from Table Rock Dam Oct. 27, 2025, to support ongoing powerplant maintenance.

24 Oct 2025

Single lane closure scheduled for Highway 187 across Beaver Dam

ROGERS, Ark. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will be closing one lane of the Highway 187 bridge across Beaver Dam from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Nov. 13, 2025, for a routine bridge inspection.

21 Oct 2025

MKARNS Nav Notice SWL 25-72 Lock 10 Intermittent Delays

Mariners should expect to experience intermittent delays at Dardanelle Lock (No. 10) NM 205.5 on October 27th, 2025 – October 30th, 2025, between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. The intermittent delays are required to facilitate concrete repairs to the lock walls.

6 Oct 2025

USACE to temporarily close Dam Quarry Campground

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will temporarily close Dam Quarry Campground and the tailwater boat ramp on Norfork Lake Oct. 7 through Oct. 19, 2025, for park improvements. Work includes paving and major road improvements.

30 Sep 2025

MKARNS Nav Notice SWL 25-71 UPDATED Lock 10 Closure Notice

Mariners are advised that the partial lock closure at Dardanelle Lock (No. 10) NM 205.5 has been extended through October 24th, 2025.

25 Sep 2025

MKARNS Nav Notice SWL 20-70 UPDATED Lock 13 Closure Notice

Update to navigation notice SWL 25-68. Mariners are advised that the partial lock closure at James W. Trimble Lock (No. 13) NM 292.8 has been extended through October 25th, 2025.

24 Sep 2025

MKARNS Nav Notice SWL 25-69 Caution Advisory MPLD DS Approach

Mariners are advised that significant shoaling has occurred in the downstream approach at Montgomery Point Lock and Dam (NM 0.5). Crews are onsite performing dredging and clamming operations, and the contract dredge is scheduled to arrive next week. A subsequent navigation notice will be issued once the shoaling has been cleared.

24 Sep 2025

MKARNS Nav Notice 25-68 UPDATE: SCHEDULED LOCK 13 CLOSURE NOTICE

Mariners are advised that the partial lock closure at James W. Trimble Lock (No. 13) NM 292.8 has been extended through October 18th, 2025. During this time, the Lock will be closed daily (Monday thru Saturday) between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. The lock will be opened to traffic each night between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., and all day on Sundays, however a 70-ft width restriction will be in place.

19 Sep 2025

USACE waives day use fees at recreation areas in observance of National Public Lands Day

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Little Rock District is waiving day use fees Sept. 27, 2025, at recreation areas in observance of National Public Lands Day.