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  • Lake Shelbyville to host Pack the Park at Coon Creek Campground

    Lake Shelbyville – Camping season is finally upon us. To celebrate, Lake Shelbyville, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will provide free camping during Pack the Park at Coon Creek Campground on May 10-12th, 2018. Campsites will be available on a first come, first served basis Thursday through Saturday night. Paid camping will resume on Sunday, May 13.

  • Carlyle Lake Pool Update

    CARLYLE LAKE - As of 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 the pool elevation at Carlyle Lake was 450.76 feet, referenced to the National Geodetic Vertical Datum (NGVD). The current release rate is approximately 5,560 cubic feet per second (cfs). The inflow for Monday, April 2, 2018 was approximately 10,910 day second feet (dsf). With current precipitation on the ground, Carlyle Lake is forecasted to crest at 452.0 feet NGVD on Saturday, April 7, 2018. Carlyle Lake Dam is operating as designed, helping reduce flood stages on the Lower Kaskaskia and Mississippi Rivers.

  • Firewood Cutting Opportunity at Coles Creek

    CARLYLE LAKE – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Carlyle Lake will extend the opportunity for individuals to obtain a Special Use Permit to cut up downed trees for firewood at Coles Creek Campground. Permits are available at the Carlyle Lake Project Office from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.

  • Carlyle Lake Update

    CARLYLE LAKE - As of 11:00 a.m. on Monday, April 2, 2018 the pool elevation at Carlyle Lake was 451.41 feet, referenced to the National Geodetic Vertical Datum (NGVD). The current release rate is approximately 5,560 cubic feet per second (cfs). The inflow for Sunday, April 1, 2018 was approximately 14,260 day second feet (dsf). With current precipitation on the ground, Carlyle Lake is forecasted to crest at less than 451.0 feet NGVD on Tuesday, April 3, 2018. Carlyle Lake Dam is operating as designed, helping reduce flood stages on the Lower Kaskaskia and Mississippi Rivers.

  • St. Louis District Water Control Contact Information

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers St. Louis District Water Control is experiencing intermittent phone issues. If you have any issues reaching Water Control at the main numbers (314) 331-8324 or (800) 432-1208 please call, 314-250-7736.

  • ANNUAL TURKEY HUNT FOR PERSONS WITH DISABLITIES

    The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Paris Lions Club has scheduled the Annual Turkey Hunt for

  • Ray Behrens Campground Partial Campsite Closure

    Mark Twain Lake, March 27, 2018, Monroe City, Missouri - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Mark

  • 2018 Recreation Season at Mark Twain Lake

    Mark Twain Lake, March 20, 2018, Monroe City, Missouri – Are you sick and tired of being shut inside

  • Lake Shelbyville Fish Habitat Public Meeting

    Lake Shelbyville – On March 20th at 6:00 p.m., the Lake Shelbyville Fish Habitat Alliance will host a public meeting at the Lake Shelbyville Visitor Center to discuss the status and upcoming fish habitat projects. Lake Shelbyville Fish Habitat Alliance (LSFHA) is made up of fishing clubs, individuals, businesses, government agencies, and organizations looking to improve fishery at Lake Shelbyville.

  • Lake Shelbyville Seeks Volunteers

    Lake Shelbyville – Enjoy the outdoors? Looking for a quiet place to RV this summer? The U.S Army Corps of Engineers, Lake Shelbyville, is looking for volunteers to help take care of Opossum Creek Campground, and Lithia Springs Campground at Lake Shelbyville.