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  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Mobile District hosted a "topping out" ceremony

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District hosted a "topping out" ceremony at the construction site of its new headquarters building in downtown Mobile, Alabama, April 10, 2024.

  • Mobile District launches fish tagging study in Lower Alabama River

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District announces the commencement of a comprehensive fish tagging study in the lower Alabama River. This initiative aims to understand the movement patterns of fish through the locks and dams in the region, particularly during spring migration.

  • Demopolis Lock Closure update 2

    The Demopolis Lock is closed to traffic for repairs. A breach occurred on Jan. 16, caused by a concrete sill failure. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is assessing the failure and processing data to develop repair plans. There is no current estimated time for completion of repairs; updates will be made as more information becomes available.

  • Demopolis Lock Closure update

    The Demopolis Lock is closed to traffic for maintenance and repairs. A breach occurred Jan. 16, which was caused by a concrete sill failure.