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  • Gavins Point releases to remain above average for the summer and fall

    June runoff in the upper basin was 8.7 million acre feet (MAF), which is 159 percent of average. The average June runoff is 5.4 MAF. Runoff remained particularly high in the Fort Randall to Gavins Point and Gavins Point to Sioux City reaches, which were three and four times average, respectively. The 2019 upper basin runoff forecast is 49.9 million acre-feet (MAF). If realized, this runoff total would be the second highest runoff in 121 years of record-keeping, only surpassed by 2011 (61.0 MAF) and exceeding the 49.0 MAF observed in 1997. Upper basin runoff in 2018 was 42.1 MAF, which is currently third highest.

  • Corps advises caution on water during holiday weekend

    LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The Independence Day holiday is typically one of the three busiest weekends of the year on the region’s lakes and rivers, and this year, will likely be no exception. It is a great time for outdoor water fun, but Army Corps of Engineers officials advise everyone to practice good water safety habits.

  • USACE Pauses Work on Remedial Investigation and Feasibility Study Project

    U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has temporarily stopped work on its Munitions and Explosives of Concern

  • Explore The Dalles Dam and visitor center this summer

    Visit The Dalles Dam and visitor center this summer. Discover how the dam works and why it’s here. Examine the benefits and trade-offs, and learn about the Corps’ unique history.

  • District Architect Receives Important Certification

    Transatlantic Middle East District (TAM) architect and value engineering program manager, Amanda Bianchini, recently achieved a major career milestone when she was recognized as a certified value specialist. The professional credential, granted by the Society of American Value Engineers or SAVE International, is the highest level of certification available in value methodology. The process is extensive and includes classes, testing and demonstrating expert knowledge and career experience. The process can take months to years to complete.

  • MKARNS Nav Notice SWL 19-49 Locks 3, 4, 12 - Resume 24 Hour Operations

    MKARNS - Joe Hardin Lock (No. 3) NM 50.2, Emmett Sanders Lock (No. 4) NM 66.0, and Ozark-Jeta Taylor Lock (No. 12) NM 256.8 have resumed 24 hour operations. Tow haulage is currently unavailable.

  • Water rescue underscores need for safety while celebrating the holiday

    With many people celebrating on the water this 4th of July, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, extends a word of caution to everyone recreating – especially after a recent boat rescue at Lock and Dam 3 June 26.

  • Corps to increase outflows from Lac qui Parle

    ST. PAUL, Minn. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, is increasing outflows today from the Lac qui Parle Reservoir, which is located upstream of Montevideo in west-central Minnesota.

  • CORPS TO HOST WORKSHOPS TO RELEASE REVISED GREERS FERRY LAKE MASTER PLAN

    HEBER SPRINGS, Ark. – The Army Corps of Engineers is hosting two workshops to release the revised Greers Ferry Lake Master Plan Revision and Environmental Assessment.

  • Outlet Park Beach reopened at Melvern Lake

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Melvern Lake announce the reopening of Outlet Park Beach due to testing which cleared the body of water from elevated levels of E. coli bacteria. The beach has reopened as E. coli measurements have returned to safe levels. The beach is open as of July 2, 2019.