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  • Winter Drawdown Scheduled at Wappapello Lake

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Wappapello Lake will begin annual winter drawdown from recreation pool to conservation pool starting December 15, 2017. In accordance with our water control plan, the pool is drawn down five feet, from 359.74 feet relevant to the National Geodetic Vertical Datum (NGVD) to 354.74 feet NGVD.

  • Christmas Tree Recycling Available at Wappapello Lake

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers offers a meaningful way to dispose of your used Christmas tree and provide habitat at the same time. The Corps of Engineers will be accepting Christmas trees from December 26, 2017 through January 19, 2018, at the Redman Creek Boat Ramp.

  • 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.

  • Flood Update at Wappapello Lake, May 3, 2017

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Wappapello Lake reports that significant rains received in the St. Francis watershed north of Wappapello Lake have caused the upper St. Francis River and Wappapello Lake to rise. As of 3 p.m. on Wednesday, May 3, 2017, the Wappapello Lake elevation is 397.10 feet relative to the National Geodetic Vertical Datum (NGVD) and is falling. At the time of this report outflow from the lake is approximately 14,800 cubic feet per second. The lake crested at 398.10 feet NGVD on Tuesday May 2, 2017 and outflow was approximately 22,000 cubic feet per second (cfs) at crest.

  • Update of Flooding at Wappapello Lake, 4-30-17

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Wappapello Lake reports significant rains received in the St. Francis watershed north of Wappapello Lake have caused the upper St. Francis River and Wappapello Lake to rise. As of 10 a.m. on Sunday, April 30, 2017, the Wappapello Lake level was 382.52 feet relative to the National Geodetic Vertical Datum (NGVD) and rising.

  • Wappapello Lake 75th Anniversary Special Events

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Wappapello Lake, in partnership with the Wappapello Lake Area Association and other partners, announce the 2016 special event schedule. We are celebrating the 75th anniversary of the completion of Wappapello Reservoir and Dam. Starting on April 2, 2016, we will kick off a year-long celebration commemorating Wappapello Lake’s rich community and history. Everyone is invited to participate in these events. The festivities will take place in and around the lake area and offer something for the entire family.

  • Drones Prohibited At Wappapello Lake

    Drones are a new and exciting technology available to everyone and can be used for many purposes. These drones can be easily acquired and range in sophistication from small children’s toys to expensive professional units with high definition video cameras. For the recreational user, it’s only natural after acquiring one of these to visit places with scenic views and interesting topographic and manmade features.

  • National Public Lands Day at Wappapello Lake

    It's that time of year to pitch in for our public lands. The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers invites you or your organization to participate in this year’s National Public Lands Day events on Saturday, September 26, 2015. Caring individuals are asked to help remove trash and litter along roadways as well as other activities at Wappapello Lake. National Public Lands Day is celebrated annually at public lands in the United States on the last Saturday in September. A signature event of the National Environmental Education Foundation, it promotes both popular enjoyment and volunteer conservation of public lands. The national event is sponsored by the Toyota Motor Corporation.

  • 24th Annual Old Greenville Days Sept 19 & 20

    The 24th Annual Old Greenville Days Event will be celebrated on September 19 and 20, 2015, at the Greenville Recreation Area just two miles south of Greenville, Missouri, on U. S. Highway 67. This annual family oriented event is done in partnership with the Wayne County Historical Society and several businesses and volunteers. Included are a living history group, craft booths, magicians, old-time children’s games, a basket auction, and live bluegrass, country, and gospel music

  • Duck Blind Drawing/Mobility Impaired Deer Hunt Scheduled At Wappapello Lake

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Wappapello Lake announces two upcoming events. First, the annual duck blind drawing and registration will be held August 15, 2015, at 1 p.m. in the multi-purpose room of the Bill Emerson Memorial Visitors Center. Anyone wishing to place a floating blind on the lake needs to be signed up prior to 1 p.m. If you are not signed up by this time, you will be required to wait until the drawing and placement process has concluded. Upon conclusion of the placement process, late arrivers will be allowed to register and choose a location for their blind. Blinds will be provided by the applicant and must meet the “Minimum Standards for Floating Duck Blinds”. The registration fee for a duck blind is $15 and applicants must bring cash in the exact amount or a personal check or money order made payable to “FAO, USACE, St. Louis District”.