11 Sep 2024

Mobile District Drawdown at West Point Lake and Road Traffic Restricted

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Mobile District, will conduct maintenance and painting of spillway gates 5 and 6 at West Point Dam. Starting Monday, September 16, 2024, the road atop West Point Dam will be closed to both vehicular and pedestrian traffic. This closure is necessary to ensure public safety and the safety of contractors working on the spillway gates.

30 Aug 2024

Lake Sidney Lanier closing Buford Dam Park for Labor Day Weekend

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District and the Lake Sidney Lanier Resource Office are closing Buford Dam Park for Labor Day Weekend due to a failed beach water test.

16 Aug 2024

Dauphin Island Causeway Shoreline Restoration supplied by Mobile Harbor Dredging Project

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mobile District has partnered with Mobile County to enhance coastal resilience and habitats using dredged sediments. This collaboration highlights the District’s commitment to sustainable dredged material management practices that benefit the environment and the community.

8 Aug 2024

West Point Project Hunting Permits Now Available for Purchase

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, West Point Project Management Office in West Point, GA, announces that permits and maps for the 2024-2025 hunting seasons are now available.

6 Aug 2024

Walter F. George to close Cotton Hill recreation area September 15

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District and the Walter F. George Resource Office will be closing the Cotton Hill campground from September 15, 2024 -March 2025 due to the water distribution lines being replaced.

30 Jul 2024

Mobile District to begin drawdown at West Point Dam August 1

West Point Dam’s previously scheduled drawdown for the maintenance and painting on spillway gates 5 and 6 will begin August 1.

3 Jul 2024

Selma Section 14 Emergency Streambank Stabilization Project Ribbon Cutting

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District, in collaboration with the City of Selma, Dallas County Chamber of Commerce, and Tourism Information, is pleased to announce a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of the Selma Section 14 Emergency Streambank Stabilization Project.

25 Jun 2024

Holt Lock Closure Due to Stability Concerns

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District, announces the closure of the Holt Lock to navigation starting at Noon on Saturday, June 22, 2024. This closure is necessary due to recent findings from an initial stability analysis performed by the Mobile District Engineering team.

21 Jun 2024

Blockhouse Ramp will temporarily close at 8 am Wednesday, June 26

Blockhouse Ramp will temporarily close at 8 am Wednesday, June 26 and will remain closed through Saturday, June 29 and possibly Sunday, June 30.

15 May 2024

Winter Season dam maintenance & water level impact

This fall, scheduled maintenance and painting will be carried out on spillway gates 5 and 6 at West Point Dam.