30 Dec 2024

Narrows Dam/Lake Greeson to Increases Current Releases

Vicksburg, Miss. – Due to recent heavy rains, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District has increased current releases through the structure at Narrows Dam/Lake Greeson in Arkansas. The release will be increased to 2,200 cubic feet per second (cfs), which is equivalent to all three units generating at full load. Safety remains our top priority so please be aware of high water and currents. This release will affect the ability for some visitors to bank and wade fish downstream of Narrows Dam due to water level and increased flow.

11 Aug 2022

USACE Vicksburg District announces Lake Greeson shoreline volunteer clean-up

VICKSBURG, Miss. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District announces a shoreline volunteer clean-up at Lake Greeson from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. on Sept. 17.

2 Nov 2021

USACE Vicksburg District announces reduction in services at Pikeville and Buckhorn camping areas on Lake Greeson

VICKSBURG, Miss. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District announces a reduction in cleaning and mowing services in the Buckhorn and Pikeville recreation areas on Lake Greeson.

26 Mar 2021

USACE Vicksburg District to resume fee collection for select recreation areas at Lake Greeson

VICKSBURG, Miss. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District will resume fee collection at Lake Greeson through an electronic program on Thursday.

18 Mar 2021

USACE Vicksburg District announces purchase policy changes for recreation passes

VICKSBURG, Miss. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District has announced changes to its purchase policies for annual USACE and America the Beautiful recreation passes.

21 Aug 2020

Vicksburg District announces fall, winter recreation schedules for Arkansas lakes

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District has announced fall and winter schedules for campgrounds and recreation areas across its Arkansas lakes, Lake Ouachita, DeGray Lake and Lake Greeson.

13 Jul 2020

Vicksburg District to continue online reservation system into winter at Arkansas, Mississippi, Louisiana campgrounds

VICKSBURG, Miss. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District will continue to use the online reservation system Oct. 1 through Feb. 28, 2021 for campgrounds at its projects in Arkansas, Mississippi and Louisiana.

2 Jul 2020

Vicksburg District reminds recreation site visitors to take precautions for a safe Fourth of July weekend

VICKSBURG, Miss. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District reminds recreation site visitors across Mississippi, Arkansas and Louisiana to practice safety throughout the Fourth of July weekend. Recreation sites across the region will host special events during the holiday weekend. In Arkansas, fireworks shows will be held at Lake Ouachita July 3 and 4 and Lake Greeson July 3. In Mississippi, a fireworks show will be held at Sardis Lake July 4.

1 Jun 2020

Vicksburg District closes Steele Bayou Control Structure, provides update on forecasts, conditions across region

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District closed the gates of the Steele Bayou Control Structure, located approximately 10 miles north of Vicksburg, Mississippi, and provided an update on forecasts and conditions across the district’s jurisdiction June 1.

8 May 2020

Vicksburg District to reopen select campgrounds in Arkansas May 20

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District will reopen select campgrounds at its Arkansas lakes – Lake Ouachita, Lake Greeson and DeGray Lake – beginning May 20.