23 Mar 2015

Annual Day Use Pass now available

MANHATTAN, Kan.,— The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Tuttle Creek Lake announced that the 2015 annual day use pass is now available. The annual day use pass costs $30 and is valid Nationwide and permits the holder and accompanying passengers to use boat ramps and swim beaches at Corps of Engineers parks without further charge. When using a day use recreation facility at a Corps lake, either an annual pass or a daily pass is required.

6 Mar 2015

February runoff higher, 2015 Missouri River forecast still slightly below normal

Omaha, Neb. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) Missouri River Basin Water Management Division reports runoff in the Missouri River Basin above Sioux City, Iowa was 2 million acre feet (MAF) during February, 186 percent of normal. The increased runoff was caused by above normal temperatures in the upper Missouri Basin that limited river ice build-up, and melted both plains and low elevation mountain snows. However, the 2015 runoff forecast in the same reach is 24.6 MAF, 97 percent of normal, and the March runoff forecast is about 1 MAF less than in February.

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.

10 Feb 2015

Hillsdale Lake to undergo periodic inspection

Paola, Kan., – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Hillsdale Lake will be conducting a periodic dam inspection on March 23-27. The outlet area located below the dam will be closed to the public. The area will be restricted due to safety concerns and the need to complete the inspection in a timely manner to reduce cost.