Share(Army Corps of Engineers news release.)
Wappapello Lake, April 4, 2012 – A local business, non-profit organization, and government agency were among those named award winners at the 2012 International Boating and Water Safety Summit (IBWSS) held in San Diego, California, for their water and boating safety efforts. These prestigious awards were announced on March [...]

ShareWappapello Lake – April 2, 2012: Spring is in the air and soon the smell of gunpowder will be there as well as the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers at Wappapello Lake and the Crowley’s Ridge Black Powder Club host the 34th Annual Black Powder Rendezvous on April 14 and 15, 2012, at [...]

ShareIn the wake of last year’s massive flooding, (and because it was due, anyway), the St. Louis District of the Army Corps of Engineers is conducting a lake drawdown, and gatehouse and spillway inspection at Wappapello Lake.
This drawdown (the Lake is currently at 354.24 as of 4 p.m. 3/7/12) is to permit ACE personnel [...]

ShareWappapello Lake – February 10, 2012: A public workshop to discuss annual water control operations and dam safety at Wappapello Lake is scheduled for February 21, 2012, at 6:30 p.m. at the Bill Emerson Memorial Visitor Center.Presentations will be given on water control procedures and dam safety by members of the St. Louis District [...]

ShareThe U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Wappapello Lake is pleased to announce their upcoming special events for 2012. Families can enjoy volunteer opportunities, living history events, connecting with the great outdoors, or just soaking up seasonal fun. Check out the annual favorites below (subject to possible change ):

April 14-15 34th Annual Old Greenville Black [...]

ShareThe U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Wappapello Lake announces the opening and closing dates of their recreation facilities for 2012. They are as follows (subject to change):
Chaonia Landing (sites 1-9) Open All Year

ShareThe U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Wappapello Lake announces the opening and closing schedule of the Asher Creek and Lost Creek Waterfowl Refuges during the upcoming duck season in the middle zone. These refuges were established to provide resting places for migrating waterfowl in the Mississippi flyway. Starting Saturday, November 5, 2011, [...]

ShareWappapello Lake – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Wappapello Lake wishes to remind visitors that a Mobility Impaired Deer Hunt will be conducted on October 22 and 23, 2011. Participating hunters will be using modern firearms at various locations on Wappapello Lake Project lands.

ShareThe Missouri Dept. of Transportation will hold a public meeting at the Bill Emerson Army Corps Visitor’s Center September 29 from 4-6 p.m. seeking comment on five options for the restoration/rerouting of T Highway below Wappapello Dam.
The highway, fiberoptic and water lines were destroyed in the overtopping of the spillway May 1. Water continued to [...]

ShareFrom Cindy Crabb and the Wappapello Outdoor Theater:
Friday night the regional favorite, Buzzard Run, will be performing. Bernard and Brenda Allen along with Ed Hagen, Xan Grave, Dave Kimbrough, and Daniel Nobles playing fiddle, will provide a great evening of musical entertainment. They are known for their traditional-style bluegrass music.
SEMO Country will [...]