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  • 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 manages more than 400 lake and river projects nationwide and welcomes millions of visitors each year. While those visits create opportunities for recreation and family memories, preventable tragedies still occur on public waters annually, many involving people not wearing life jackets.

  • Public health update concerning harmful algae at Kansas City District Pomme de Terre Lake

    Effective immediately, Nemo Beach and Wheatland Beach are closed to the public until further notice. The beaches will remain closed until water conditions improve. USACE staff are actively inspecting the beaches and monitoring water conditions.

  • Stockton Lake boat ramp and fishing dock reopened after major repairs

    The Kansas City District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, announces the reopening of the Crabtree Cove Boat Ramp and Fishing Dock at Stockton Lake. The closure began on March 16, 2026, to allow for significant repairs to the boat ramp maneuver area.

  • USACE-KC District is hosting the Spring Open House at the Mead former Nebraska Ordnance Plant

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District, will host an Outdoor Open House from 4:30-5:15 p.m. and a Site bus tour will occur from 5:15 p.m. to approximately 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at the Main Groundwater Treatment Plant in Ashland, Nebraska located at the junction of County Road 6 and County Road F.

  • Kanopolis Dam Project Extended to Enhance Downstream Protection; Lake Levels Rise as Gates Close

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District, has announced an extension to the major outlet channel repair project at Kanopolis Dam. The project will now include the placement of additional riprap downstream to increase erosion protection, with an expected completion date in July. This significant repair project, which addresses issues identified in a 2020 inspection, has been underway to fix erosion and other damages in the outlet channel. The initial work involved replacing existing riprap and addressing the underlying geology that contributed to erosion since the dam's completion in 1948. Although the channel work is complete, this new phase adds another layer of riprap downstream from the outlet channel to provide enhanced stability.