22 Nov 2023

Red River - Lindy C. Boggs Lock Set to Reopen Saturday, November 18, 2023

Vicksburg, Miss. -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Vicksburg District is pleased to announce that the Lindy C. Boggs Lock, will resume locking vessels beginning on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at 6:00 a.m. The lock will be open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

21 Nov 2023

USACE Vicksburg District celebrates Ouachita River levee resurfacing project completion as part of Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Tensas Basin Levee District partnership

VICKSBURG, Miss. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District celebrated the completion of the Ouachita River Levee Crown Gravel Resurfacing Project Nov. 20 in Columbia, Louisiana, near the Riverton Recreation Area.

13 Nov 2023

USACE Vicksburg District's Grenada Lake sets date for annual Fish Habitat Day event

Vicksburg, Miss. -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District announces that Grenada Lake is seeking volunteers for its annual Fish Habitat Day on Dec. 2.

6 Nov 2023

USACE Vicksburg District's celebrates 90 years of service

VICKSBURG, Miss.-- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District’s Dredge Jadwin marks 90 years of service to the nation on Oct. 30, and she will not be taking a day off to celebrate.

17 Aug 2023

USACE Vicksburg District celebrates history, inducts distinguished employees on Founders’ Day

VICKSBURG, Miss.-- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District celebrated Founders’ Day and 150 years of service to the nation by inducting distinguished employees at district headquarters today.

9 Aug 2023

Annual drawdowns and periodic inspections in progress at UACE Vicksburg District’s north Mississippi lakes

Vicksburg, Miss. -- Visitors to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District’s Grenada, Enid and Sardis lakes in north Mississippi may notice changes with water releases through each dam.

15 May 2023

Update #2: Arkabutla Dam failure NOT imminent as USACE Vicksburg District assesses conditions, temporary solutions

VICKSBURG, Miss. -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District teams are assessing conditions and exploring temporary solutions at Arkabutla Dam following the May 8 emergency declaration.

9 May 2023

USACE Vicksburg District activates Emergency Operations Center for potential breach at Arkabutla Dam

VICKSBURG, Miss. -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) activated May 9 at 10:30 a.m. after identifying potential breach conditions at Arkabutla Dam located in Tate and Desoto counties, Mississippi.

27 Apr 2023

USACE Vicksburg District’s Regulatory Division recognizes Regulator of the Year, personnel excellence

VICKSBURG, Miss. -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District’s Regulatory Division recognized environmental specialist Andy Sanderson as the 2023 Larry N. Harper Regulator of the Year at an awards luncheon at district headquarters Monday.

6 Apr 2023

USACE Vicksburg District announces Sardis Lake Youth Fishing Rodeo

VICKSBURG, Miss. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District announces the Sardis Lake Youth Fishing Rodeo will be held on April 29 at Cypress Point Recreation Area.