Latest Kansas City District Info

The most recent appropriations for the Department of War expired at 11:59 p.m. EST on September 30, 2025. Military personnel will continue in a normal duty status without pay until such time as a continuing resolution or appropriations are passed by Congress and signed into law. Civilian personnel not engaged in excepted activities will be placed in a non-work, non-pay status. 

What We Are

The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers planned, designed, constructed, and today manages Wilson Lake, located in central Kansas. The Corps of Engineers is authorized to operate Wilson Dam and Lake to provide flood damage reduction, recreation, fish and wildlife management, downstream water quality improvement.

The employees at Wilson Lake take pride in knowing that the people who visit Wilson Lake enjoy the clean water and relaxing surroundings. Here at Wilson Lake we take pride in what we do. 

The Corps of Engineers team at Wilson Lake includes people with knowledge and skills in many different areas. Professions represented on the staff include: 

   

* Parks & Recreation

* Natural Resource Management

    * Facility Maintenance

* Heavy/Emergency Equipment

    * Operation