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Dewey Short Visitor Center - modern building with distinctive architecture

Dewey Short Visitor Center

Located in Branson, Missouri, this state-of-the-art facility showcases cutting-edge sustainable design and educational excellence. The center features interactive exhibits, research laboratories, and modern conference facilities that serve as a gateway for public education about water resource management and environmental stewardship.

LEED Gold Certified
Educational Facility
Public Access
Clearwater Dam construction site showing earthen dam structure

Clearwater Dam Rehabilitation

A groundbreaking engineering achievement in Piedmont, Missouri, this earthen dam rehabilitation represents a milestone in dam safety modernization. This comprehensive project incorporates the latest engineering technologies and safety standards, setting new benchmarks for dam rehabilitation nationwide.

First DSAC I Rehabilitation
Dam Safety
Engineering Excellence
CAP project construction showing water resources engineering work

Continuing Authorities Program (CAP)

USACE's Continuing Authorities Program represents a streamlined approach to water resources project development. Under CAP, the Little Rock District can plan, design, and implement specific types of projects without requiring individual congressional authorization. This program focuses on projects of limited size, cost, scope, and complexity, enabling faster response to community water resource needs across the Little Rock District.

Two-Phase Process: CAP projects include feasibility and implementation phases, with initial Federal funding up to $100,000 and cost-sharing arrangements with non-Federal sponsors.

CAP Process Overview

Feasibility Phase

  • Alternative plan development
  • Initial design and cost estimation
  • Environmental analysis
  • Real estate evaluation
  • Feasibility Cost Sharing Agreement (FCSA)

Implementation Phase

  • Final design and specifications
  • Permitting and real estate acquisition
  • Project contracting and construction
  • Project Partnership Agreement (PPA)
  • Cost sharing per authorizing legislation

CAP Resources & Authorities

CAP Improvement Memos
CAP Program Review
Section 14: Emergency Streambank Erosion Protection
Section 205: Flood Damage Reduction
Stump Creek Programmatic Review Plan
Stump Creek SWL Memorandum

For more information about CAP opportunities:

LRCAP@usace.army.mil

Project Office Information

Central Arkansas Area Office

Area Engineer:
(501) 340-1332

Air Force Base Resident Office

Resident Engineer:
(501) 340-1342

North Arkansas Construction Project Office

Project Engineer:
(870) 431-5391 ext. 4074

Little Rock District Civil Works Project Managers

(501) 340-1055
(501) 340-1067
(501) 340-1068

Construction Quality Management for Contractors Training

Professional development opportunities for contractors working on Civil Works projects. Our comprehensive training programs ensure the highest standards of construction quality and safety compliance.

Registration Information:
(501) 324-7356 or (501) 324-5054
Call for class dates and registration details

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Little Rock District

Civil Works Division

Building tomorrow's infrastructure through engineering excellence, environmental stewardship, and public service.