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.

13 Mar 2023

USACE Vicksburg District’s Mat Sinking Unit concludes 2022 revetment season

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District’s Mat Sinking Unit (MSU) concluded the 2022 revetment season and returned to Vicksburg Harbor yesterday.

19 Jan 2023

USACE Vicksburg District’s Dredge Jadwin completes 2022 dredging season

Vicksburg, Miss. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District’s Dredge Jadwin and its crew returned to the Vicksburg Harbor this morning completing the 2022 dredging season.

9 Jan 2023

USACE Vicksburg District’s Enid Lake announces 32nd annual Fish Habitat Day

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District at Enid Lake will host its annual Fish Habitat Day on Feb. 4.

7 Oct 2022

USACE Vicksburg District announces lake level and seasonal recreation closures at north Mississippi lakes

VICKSBURG, Miss. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District has closed several boat ramps and recreation areas at Arkabutla, Sardis, Enid, and Grenada Lakes for the season.

13 Sep 2022

USACE Vicksburg District announces Project Partnership Agreement with cities of Quitman and Marion

VICKSBURG, Miss. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District entered into Project Partnership Agreements (PPA) with the two cities, Marion and Quitman, Mississippi, September 12, 2022, as part of the Mississippi Environmental Infrastructure Program (Section 592).

9 Sep 2022

USACE Vicksburg District announces special veterans’ deer hunt at Grenada Lake

VICKSBURG, Miss. -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Vicksburg District announces that Grenada Lake will host its 2022 Veterans Deer Hunt at the Grenada Lake Dam Area on Nov. 19-21.