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  • Temporary Closure of Dam West Boat Ramp

    CARLYLE LAKE – The Dam West Boat Ramp will be temporarily closed on Monday, June 19, 2017 for striping on the parking lot. Visitors should use Allen Branch and Apache Boat Ramps located in Eldon Hazlet State Park or the Dam East Boat Ramp during this time. The General Dean Recreation Area will be closed from Monday, June 19, 2017 through Friday, June 23, 2017 for maintenance. This closure is necessary to ensure public safety while trucks haul riprap to the area. The City of Carlyle Boat Ramp will be available to the general public during this period.

  • Ralls County Kayak Race Donation Helps Fund Playground at Visitor Center

    The Ralls County Kayak Race held at Mark Twain Lake on May 13, 2017 has made possible a donation to the Mark Twain Lake Visitors and Educational Resource Center Committee. The donation of $700.00 made from the proceeds of the race will help provide a playground at the M.W. Boudreaux Memorial Visitor Center.

  • Shooting Range Closed During Special Event

    June 13, 2017, Mark Twain Lake – The David C. Berti Shooting Range located in the Warren G. See

  • 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.