30 May 2017

Status on earthen slides at Wilson Lake

SYLVAN GROVE, Kan.— The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Wilson Lake will begin non-emergency repairs to two earthen slides located adjacent to the entrance road to Lucas Park and on the downstream slope of Wilson Dam. There is no imminent danger to the public.

26 May 2017

Corps provides water safety tips for Memorial Day weekend

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — This Memorial Day weekend is usually busy with large crowds of people gathering at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District’s 18 lakes. Before heading out for a day on or near the water, we encourage visitors to expect the unexpected and think about these four safety tips this Memorial Day weekend.

26 May 2017

Corps notes Dam Safety Awareness Day and water safety

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Living with dams is a shared responsibility and requires constant assessment, continuous communication and engagement with local public and emergency management agencies. The Kansas City District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, operates and manages 18 dams in Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, and Iowa. Flood control serves as the primary purpose of these dams. Corps reservoirs provide many other benefits including recreation activities.

16 May 2017

Corps reminds visitors to “Report – Don’t Shoot” feral hogs

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Shooting feral hogs on lands managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Kansas City District is prohibited under Title 36 special restriction. In addition, it is prohibited under Missouri Department of Conservation regulations on lands they own or manage, including corps' lands.

15 May 2017

Corps announces temporary bridge closures over Harlan County Dam

REPUBLICAN CITY, Neb. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District Harlan County Dam Project Office is alerting the public to intermittent temporary road closures on the bridge over the Harlan County Dam from May 15, 2017 to Sept. 15, 2017.