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  • Rock & Mineral Show at Mark Twain Lake

    Mark Twain Lake, May 23, 2017 – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Mark Twain Lake would like to

  • While Enjoying America’s Waterways Play It Safe

     Before you head out for a day on or near the water, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)

  • Carlyle Lake Update

    CARLYLE LAKE – The Carlyle Lake pool continues to recede after cresting nearly 12 feet above the normal summer pool at 456.58 feet, referenced to the National Geodetic Vertical Datum (NGVD) on May 13, 2017. As of 10 a.m. on Tuesday, May 23, 2017 the pool elevation was 454.17 NGVD with a release rate of approximately 10,000 cubic feet per second (cfs). The inflow for Monday, May 22, 2017 was approximately 4,930 day second feet (dsf).

  • While Enjoying America’s Waterways Play It Safe

    CARLYLE LAKE — Before you head out for a day on or near the water, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) encourages you to make sure you have life jackets for everyone and that you wear them.

  • Kids Fishing Day at Mark Twain Lake

    Mark Twain Lake, May 22, 2017 – In celebration of National Fishing and Boating Week, the U.S. Army

  • Carlyle Lake Update

    CARLYLE LAKE – The Carlyle Lake pool continues to recede after cresting nearly 12 feet above the normal summer pool at 456.58 feet, referenced to the National Geodetic Vertical Datum (NGVD) on May 13, 2017. As of 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 18, 2017 the pool elevation was 455.41 NGVD with a release rate of approximately 10,000 cubic feet per second (cfs). The inflow for Wednesday, May 17, 2017 was approximately 3,200 day second feet (dsf).

  • Wappapello Lake Flood Update, 5-11-17

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Wappapello Lake reminds visitors that the Pine Ridge Nature Trail and Fish Cleaning Station located in the Spillway Recreation Area will remain closed until further notice. This area is off limits to all traffic including foot traffic.

  • Carlyle Lake Update

    CARLYLE LAKE - As of 8:00 a.m. on Friday, May 12, 2017 the pool elevation at Carlyle Lake was456.51 feet, referenced to the National Geodetic Vertical Datum (NGVD) with a release rate of approximately 10,000 cubic feet persecond (cfs). The inflow for Thursday, May 11, 2017 was approximately 14,870 day second feet (dsf). Due to the rainfall that has occurred throughout the past few days, the pool is projected to crest at 456.80 feet NGVD on Saturday, May 13, 2017. This is about 12 feet above summer guide elevation of 445.0 feet NGVD.

  • Carlyle Lake Increasing Downstream Releases

    As of 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 9, 2017 the pool elevation at Carlyle Lake was 456.34 feet, referenced to the National Geodetic Vertical Datum (NGVD), with a release of approximately 7,5000 cubic feet per second (cfs). The inflow for Monday, May 8, 2017 was approximately 13,920 day second feet (dsf). With current precipitation on the ground, Carlyle Lake is currently cresting. In order to free up flood control storage in the lake and to continue to provide benefits to other project purposes, in accordance with the water control plan, downstream releases will be increased to approximately10,000 cfs on Tuesday, May 9, 2017.

  • Reopening South Fork Recreation Area at Mark Twain Lake

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Mark Twain Lake reopened the South Fork Recreation Area off State Highway 154, at approximately 11:00 AM on May 9, 2017. Flood debris has been removed from the ramp and is now available for public use. The Corps of Engineers apologizes for any inconveniences this action may have caused visitors and local businesses. If you need additional information, please contact the Mark Twain Lake Project Office at 573-735-4097.