27 Mar 2015

Boat safety encouraged with record low at Wilson Lake

SYLVAN GROVE, Kan.,— The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Wilson Lake reminds boaters to be especially safe with record low lake levels. At 8.5 feet below normal conservation pool, many shallow water hazards are present. Much of the west end of the lake is too shallow to operate. As levels continue to decline, underwater structures become newly exposed hazards.

18 Mar 2015

Riverpond Road at Tuttle Creek to close for Wolf Creek Bridge renovations

MANHATTAN, Kan.,— Due to planned renovations on the bridge over Wolf Creek, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Tuttle Creek Lake will close Riverpond Road from Mar. 23 through Mar. 27.

9 Mar 2015

Corps invites public to Missouri River operations meetings

OMAHA, Neb. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) Missouri River Basin Water Management Division will hold five public meetings in early April to update stakeholders on current hydrologic conditions and the planned operation of the Mainstem Reservoir System.

17 Feb 2015

Harlan County Dam to close for repair project

REPUBLICAN CITY, Neb.,— The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Harlan County Lake is preparing for a closure of the dam to allow the contractor, OCCI Construction of Fulton, Mo., to begin the Tainter Gate Repair Project. During the period from March 2 to March 13, both lanes of the dam will be closed from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily and traffic will be directed to take the designated detour.

11 Feb 2015

Lake visitors encouraged to remember Cold Water Safety

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Kansas City District wants to remind those around the water this winter to be especially safe. Even though the jet skis and float tubes are tucked away, there are still outdoor enthusiast taking advantage of excellent hunting and fishing opportunities.