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Archive: May, 2026
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  • USACE to begin Phase II Interim Risk Reduction Measures at Arkabutla Dam

    Vicksburg, Miss – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District is beginning Phase II of interim risk reduction measures (IRRMs) at Arkabutla Dam. This work will further stabilize the dam and reduce risks for downstream communities. Work is scheduled to begin next week and includes grouting the conduit (tunnel through the dam) foundation to fill voids and prevent further loss of material through the dam. To safely access the area, crews have closed the dam’s gates, which will temporarily stop releases.

  • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers encourages visitors to make water safety a priority this summer

    As Americans head to lakes and rivers for the 2026 recreation season, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is reminding everyone to make water safety part of every outdoor adventure.

  • USACE introduces new Regulatory Request System module

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced today the launch of a new module on its Regulatory Request System (RRS) that will allow users to self-verify that a pre-construction notification is not required for a proposed activity covered under a nationwide permit.