Navigation Notices

MKARNS Nav Notice SWL 25-72 Lock 10 Intermittent Delays
10/21/2025
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...
MKARNS Nav Notice SWL 25-71 UPDATED Lock 10 Closure Notice
9/30/2025
Mariners are advised that the partial lock closure at Dardanelle Lock (No. 10) NM 205.5 has been extended through October 24th, 2025...
MKARNS Nav Notice SWL 20-70 UPDATED Lock 13 Closure Notice
9/25/2025
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...
MKARNS Nav Notice SWL 25-69 Caution Advisory MPLD DS Approach
9/24/2025
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...
MKARNS Nav Notice 25-68 UPDATE: SCHEDULED LOCK 13 CLOSURE NOTICE
9/24/2025
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...
MKARNS Nav Notice 25-67 MPLD Nav Pass Closed
9/11/2025
Due to falling river elevations, the crest gate dam at Montgomery Point Lock and Dam (NM 0.5) is in operation and the navigation pass is closed. All vessels are required to pass through the lock...
MKARNS Nav Notice SWL 25-66 Lock 8 Tow Haulage Return to Service
9/5/2025
The tow haulage equipment at Toad Suck Lock (No. 8) NM 155.9 has returned to service...
MKARNS Nav Notice SWL 25-65 Caution Advisory NM 291.6 I-49 Bridge
9/4/2025
Mariners are advised that work/crane barges will be positioned outside the left descending navigation channel beginning on or around September 17, 2025, for the start of construction of the...
MKARNS Nav Notice SWL 25-64 Sailing Instructions NM 237.1 to 238.1
9/3/2025
Due to shoaling, mariners are advised that until further notice, both upbound and downbound tows should favor the red buoys from NM 237.1 to 238.1...
MKARNS Nav Notice SWL 25-61 Lock 9 Sailing Instructions Lifted
8/25/2025
The sailing instructions for the downstream approach to Arthur V. Ormond Lock (No. 9) NM 176.9, noted in Nav Notice SWL 24-19 have been lifted...
MKARNS Nav Notice SWL 25-60 Lock 10 Reopened
8/22/2025
The mechanical issues at Dardanelle Lock (No. 10) NM 205.5 have been resolved and the lock is opened to traffic...
MKARNS Nav Notice SWL 25-58 Safety Zone Military Exercise NM 289.0 – NM 292.8
8/21/2025
To ensure the safety of life and property during the military river crossing exercise, a Safety Zone will be established by the U.S. Coast Guard for the Arkansas River from NM 289.0 to NM 292.8...
MKARNS Nav Notice 25-59 Lock 10 Unscheduled Closure
8/21/2025
Dardanelle Lock (No. 10) NM 205.5 is currently closed to traffic due to dangerous cross currents downstream of the dam. The spillway release configuration is currently restricted due to mechanical...
MKARNS Nav Notice 25-57 Caution Advisory - HWY 64 Bridge NM 300.4
8/15/2025
Mariners are advised that a hydrodemolition project is scheduled over the navigation span of the HWY 64 Bridge, NM 300.4, from 7 p.m. on August 16, 2025 to 7 a.m. on August 17, 2025. During this time...
MKARNS Nav Notice No. 25-56 Lock 4 Tow Haulage Out of Service
8/12/2025
The tow haulage equipment at Emmett Sanders (No. 04) NM 66.0 is currently out of service due to ongoing work. Double cut tows will have to be locked the conventional way (without the use of tow...

Fort Worth District News

Belton Lake to Temporarily Close Lakeview Park
10/15/2025
Officials with the Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced today that effective Monday, October 20-28, 2025, Belton Lake Project Office is planning to temporarily close Belton...
Sources Sought for Industry Capabilities to Construct New World Screwworm Facility
10/7/2025
Officials with the Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, have announced the publication of a Sources Sought notice seeking feedback and participation from Industry for the construction of...
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Reopens Overlook Scenic Viewing Area and Dam Service Road at Canyon Lake
9/29/2025
Officials with the Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, have announced the reopening of the overlook and the dam service road at Canyon Lake...
Dana Peak Park Temporary Closure for Road Repairs
9/25/2025
Officials with the Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Stillhouse Hollow Lake will be closing Dana Peak Park beginning October 14th, 2025, while repairs are made to the road leading...
Army Corps of Engineers waives fees and invites volunteers to participate in National Public Lands Day, Sept. 27
9/15/2025
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced today that it will waive day use fees normally charged at boat launch ramps and swimming beaches at its recreation areas nationwide in recognition of...

Galveston District News

USACE makes Addicks and Barker Master Plan available for public review
1/5/2026 UPDATED
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Galveston District (SWG), in coordination with the USACE Regional Planning and Environmental Center (RPEC), announced that the 2026 Draft Addicks and Barker...
USACE Awards Contract for Mouth of the Colorado River, Sargent Beach
12/19/2025 UPDATED
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Galveston District (SWG), in collaboration with the Texas General Land Office (GLO), the Port of Bay City, and Matagorda County, have announced a contract...
MEDIA ADVISORY: USACE to Host Matagorda Ship Channel Project Public Meeting
11/21/2025 UPDATED
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Galveston District (SWG), in partnership with the Calhoun Port Authority, will host a public meeting on December 3, 2025, in Port Lavaca, Texas...
Port Arthur Project public open house slated Nov. 20
11/18/2025
The United States Army Corps of Engineers, Galveston District, in partnership with the Jefferson County Drainage District 7 (DD7), will host a public open house on November 20, 2025, to share...
MEDIA ADVISORY: USACE, GCPD to Hold Public Scoping Meeting for Orange County Project
9/10/2025 UPDATED
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Galveston District (SWG), in collaboration with the Gulf Coast Protection District and the Orange County Drainage District, will be holding a public scoping...

Little Rock District News

Temporary full road closure scheduled for Highway 178 across Bull Shoals Dam
12/30/2025
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is scheduling a full road closure for Highway 178 across Bull Shoals Dam from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Jan.13 through Jan.15, 2026, for routine maintenance...
USACE completes emergency repairs at Dardanelle Lock, restores navigation on MKARNS
12/3/2025
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Little Rock District, has completed emergency repairs at Dardanelle Lock and Dam, restoring navigation on the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System as of...
USACE to begin intermittent spillway releases at Table Rock Dam
10/27/2025
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will begin intermittent spillway releases from Table Rock Dam Oct. 27, 2025, to support ongoing powerplant maintenance...
USACE to temporarily close Dam Quarry Campground
10/6/2025
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...
USACE waives day use fees at recreation areas in observance of National Public Lands Day
9/19/2025
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...

Tulsa District News

  1. Pigs, plants and pesky mussels: A look at invasive species in Tulsa District

    National Invasive Species Awareness Week is Feb. 24-28. This is an international event to raise awareness about invasive species, their threat, and what can be done to prevent their spread.
    1/7/2026
  2. From riverbed to supply chain: how accurate surveys benefit commerce and consumers

    SALLISAW, Okla. – Navigation is a key mission for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District. Below the surface of the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System, conditions constantly change. As water levels rise and fall, sediment shifts, and unseen hazards can quickly turn a safe passage down the river into a more dangerous journey.
    12/31/2025
  3. Kaw Lake recreation enhanced with new fitness trail

    KAW CITY, Okla. – Thanks to a partnership between the Tulsa District Corps of Engineers, Kaw Lake, Phillips 66 Ponca City Refinery and the City of Kaw City visitors to Kaw Lake have a new fitness trail.
    12/29/2025
  4. Tulsa District awards construction contract for Fort Gibson bridge replacement

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District awarded a construction contract to replace the State Highway 251A bridge over Fort Gibson Dam near Fort Gibson, Okla., Dec. 15. Tulsa District awarded $63.8 million contract to Alberici Constructors, of St. Louis.
    12/15/2025
  5. Pine Creek Lake to hold timber sale

    TULSA, OK – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District, Pine Creek Lake Office is accepting bids for timber. The lake office is accepting bids from Dec. 15, 2025 until 10 a.m., Feb. 3, 2026
    12/15/2025
  6. One piece at a time: Tulsa District begins Tenkiller spillway bridge demolition

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District began demolition of the State Highway 100 bridge near Gore, Okla., Dec. 8. Crews from Kiewit, the contractor performing the work, used a combination of handheld equipment and heavy machinery to remove the first large section of guardrail from the the 72-year-old bridge, which spans the main spillway of Tenkiller Dam, Dec. 10. Demolition should be completed by late February or early March 2026. The entire project is expected to last from two to two and a half years.
    12/12/2025
  7. Fort Gibson Lake staff completes installation of new buoy line below dam

    FORT GIBSON, Okla. — Fort Gibson Lake staff completed the installation of a new buoy line below Fort Gibson Dam Dec. 8 - 11. The buoys help create a safer environment for visitors by identifying restricted areas and guiding boaters away from hazards that can occur during water releases.
    12/12/2025
  8. Skiatook Lake staff hosts 9th annual youth hunt

    SKIATOOK, Okla. – Hunters joined staff and volunteers from the Tulsa District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Skiatook Lake, for their 9th annual youth deer hunt, Dec. 5-7. Four hunters participated in the event, harvesting four deer.
    12/10/2025
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Division Feature Stories

USACE, Air Force Celebrate Ribbon Cutting of Net Zero Facility at AFPC
1/1/2026
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the U.S. Air Force marked a milestone with a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new two-story net zero addition to the Air Force's Personnel Center, Dec. 4, 2025...
Building the Future: Military Construction Program in Texas
12/19/2025
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has long been a cornerstone of military readiness, and nowhere is this more evident than in Texas. With its vast landscapes and strategic importance, the region hosts...
Brig. Gen. Kenneth N. Reed retires after 38 years of service
12/3/2025
Brig. Gen. Kenneth N. Reed didn’t just build projects with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — he built teams, trust, and a legacy that spans generations and continents...
Under the Surface, Above the Standard: The Fort Worth District Drill Crew
12/2/2025
Before a single foundation is poured or a building takes shape, the ground beneath must be understood. That is where the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Fort Worth District drill crew comes in. Their...
Topping Off and Giving Back
11/24/2025
The air over the construction site was crisp, carrying the familiar scents of wet concrete, diesel, and fresh steel. For months after the groundbreaking for the Veterans Administration’s El Paso...
Ricardo Martinez: Celebrating 50 Years of Federal Service
11/14/2025
After five decades of dedicated service, Ricardo Martinez is retiring—and what a journey it’s been. From living in U.S. Army barracks to working in U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ offices, his story is...
Veterans Find Camaraderie and Gators on Fort Worth District’s Lake
9/25/2025
As the sun rose over the swampy brown waters of B.A. Steinhagen Lake on Sept. 13, four veterans and their support crews loaded boats in anticipation of a weekend filled with adrenaline, camaraderie...
SWG Champion Earns USACE Engineer of the Year Honors
8/20/2025 UPDATED
Dr. Mohammad “Shahidul” Islam, Ph.D., P.E., BCWRE, a subject matter expert in the Hydrology & Hydraulic Branch of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Galveston District, has been named Engineer...
Teamwork and Mentorship in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
8/19/2025
In the high-stakes world of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, where infrastructure projects and disaster response demand precision and innovation, Jennifer Plair, a civil engineering technician at...
Table Rock Lake Youth Archery Hunt
8/8/2025
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Table Rock Lake, will host a youth archery hunt October 24 - 26, 2025. The hunt will take place on Corps property below Table Rock Dam...
The Family That Powers On: Generations and Decades of Hydropower Dedication
7/30/2025
For over six decades, two generations of Webb men have harnessed the power of water—first with calloused hands and steel resolve, then with hydropower and a quiet, unyielding desire to serve their...
Caukin assumes command of USACE Little Rock District
7/25/2025
Col. Patrick W. Caukin assumed duties as District Engineer and Commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Little Rock District on July 25, 2025...
Why Table Rock Lake Empties First
7/22/2025
If you’ve ever spent time around Table Rock Lake when the lake level is high after repeated heavy rainfall events, you may have noticed something curious. The water levels here start dropping before...
Safety First: Veteran Turns Passion into Purpose on USACE Missions
7/21/2025
For Dale Beaty, safety isn’t just a job — it’s a calling forged over three decades of service and sharpened in some of the world’s most demanding environments...
Leading with Passion, Mentoring for the Future
7/16/2025
With 35 years of federal service as her guide, Annette Young took center stage as keynote speaker during the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District’s Administrative Professionals Day...
Fort Worth District Earns a Best Practice During Inspector General P2 Inspection
6/26/2025
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Fort Worth District recently welcomed a three-member team from the USACE Inspector General’s office for an inspection of the district’s use of the Program and Project...
Engineering the Future, One Fellow at a Time
6/18/2025
What began in the 1940s to meet the urgent demand for skilled personnel during World War II has grown into one of the federal government’s most successful workforce development initiatives. The Army...
A Healthier and More Resilient San Marcos River
6/3/2025
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Fort Worth District and city of San Marcos officials led a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Bicentennial Park on May 21, celebrating the completion of the San Marcos River...
75 Years of Service to Fort Worth and Beyond
5/15/2025
From its humble beginnings in the wake of the devastating 1949 floods that inundated Fort Worth to the support of the recovery efforts after the Hawaii and Los Angeles wildfires, the U.S. Army Corps...
USACE and Partners Break Ground on New Barracks at Fort Johnson
4/4/2025
Brig. Gen. Jason Curl, Commanding General of the Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Johnson, and Arnold “Rob” Newman, the Army Corps of Engineers’ Fort Worth District Deputy District Engineer,...