Heavy rainfall expected to raise Arkabutla Lake levels
The physical condition of the dam is unchanged, and a dam breach is NOT imminent.
Read More
DeSoto County News
Your Source for Desoto County News
arkabutla dam
Interim repairs at Arkabutla Dam can proceed
The notice to proceed was issued on March 3 and on-site work is expected to begin in late April or early May.
Read More
Arkabutla Dam Emergency: Lake levels drop below 204 feet
Lake Staff and additional personnel are vigilantly monitoring the situation at Arkabutla Dam for any changes.
Read More
UPDATE: Arkabutla Dam Emergency: Lake levels drop below 210 feet
The Corps maintains the lake at approximately 204 feet to provide a safety margin and will continue to draw down the level this week to approximately 204 feet.
Read More
Potential breach emergency status increased at Arkabutla Dam
Recent rainfall means a breach status at Arkabutla has been moved to a “watch” level.
Read More
Native artifacts, burial grounds damaged as Arkabutla bottom exposed
Arkabutla Native American artifacts being stolen.
Read More
Arkabutla Dam stable due to low reservoir pool levels
The district will maintain an elevation of approximately 200 feet due to how quickly the lake responds to heavy rainfall and to mitigate any future downstream effects.
Read More
Boat ramp closures at Arkabutla Lake
Coldwater Point and Highway 51 Landing have become unusable and other ramps are expected to become unusable within the coming week(s).
Read More
Corps of Engineers assessing Arkabutla conditions, solutions
Winders expects repairs to take 2-3 years. This is an issue that won’t be fixed before the end of the week.
Read More
Arkabutla Dam road section closed
The closure affects only the section of roadway above the outlet tunnel.
Read More