Vicksburg District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

US Army Corps of Engineers

Vicksburg District

Welcome to the Vicksburg District

The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers' Vicksburg District is one of 41 Corps districts worldwide and one of six districts in the Corps' Mississippi Valley Division (MVD)

The City of Vicksburg is not only our home, but home to the Mississippi Valley Division, the Mississippi River Commission, the Engineer Research and Development Center, the 412th Engineer Command (U. S. Army Reserve), and the 168th Engineer Group (Army National Guard).

The Vicksburg District provides a full range of water resource products and services, covering 68,000 square miles in Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi. The District's 1,000-person workforce is eager to serve you and to be the Engineer of Choice for the 21st Century. Enjoy our web site.

For general questions or information call:
601-631-5000 or toll free 1-800-522-5672

Proctor Dam Spillway Gate Inspection

Structural Engineers and Certified Weld Inspectors (CWI) from the Vicksburg District inspected the conditions of the tainter gates on the Proctor Dam near Proctor, TX. The Vicksburg District commonly sends our highly trained and certified employees to other Districts saving them time and money on their missions.

Proctor Dam Spillway Gate Inspection

2019 Vicksburg District Change of Command

Welcome Colonel Robert A. Hilliard, newest in a long line of Vicksburg District commanders.

2019 Water's Edge Spring Issue

Col. Michael Derosier, District Commander’s Farewell Remarks, Above Average Rainfall Leads to Devastating Flooding, ARMOR One: Design to Construction in 2019

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Army Corps of Engineers promotes water safety this summer season

As the steward of many of these public waters, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) reminds visitors to be aware of the importance of practicing safe, sensible and thoughtful activities in and around the water.

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Lower Mississippi River Museum in Need of More Volunteers

VICKSBURG, MISS…The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Vicksburg District is seeking more volunteers to operate the Jesse Brent Lower Mississippi River Museum and Interpretive Site (LMRM). Civic clubs, groups or individuals are welcome to volunteer.

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Do Business with the Vicksburg Districts Small Business Office

The Vicksburg District Small Business Office (SBO) continually strives to establish the SBO as the premier organization in assisting small businesses in “Doing Business with the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers.”

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The USACE Vicksburg District App

The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers Vicksburg District has released a FREE app for your cellphone or tablet. The app is a great source for learning about the services offered by the District.

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Latest News Releases

Mississippi River Commission schedules low-water inspection trip

7/17/2019

The Mississippi River Commission will conduct its annual low-water inspection trip on the Mississippi River, Aug. 19-23, 2019....

Vicksburg District urges recreation site visitors to ‘play it safe’ during Fourth of July weekend

7/2/2019

VICKSBURG, Miss. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District reminds recreation site visitors across Mississippi, Louisiana and Arkansas to practice safety during the Fourth of July...

Vicksburg District opens Little Sunflower Control Structure, Muddy Bayou Control Structure Gates

6/24/2019

VICKSBURG, Miss. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District opened the gates of the Little Sunflower Control Structure June 22 and the gates of the Muddy Bayou Control Structure...

Vicksburg District announces Change of Command Ceremony

6/24/2019

VICKSBURG, Miss. – Col. Michael C. Derosier will transfer command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District to Col. Robert A. Hilliard in a formal change of command ceremony at...

Vicksburg District opens Steele Bayou Control Structure gates, anticipates the opening of the Little Sunflower Control Structure

6/20/2019

VICKSBURG, Miss. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District opened the gates of the Steele Bayou Control Structure June 20 at 9 a.m. The Steele Bayou Control Structure, which was...