USACE Vicksburg District

The Mississippi River Commission has announced its upcoming low-water inspection. Please visit mvd.usace.army.mil/About/Mis… to learn more!

This no-shave November, make water safety part of the look! Wear your life jacket, make it home. Grow the beard AND wear the jacket! #LifeJacketsWornNobodyMourns

The Vicksburg District launched its historic 80th annual Mississippi River revetment season on Nov. 4, sending its unique Mat Sinking Unit fleet underway for another year of critical flood risk management & navigation support. mvk.usace.army.mil/Media/New… #MVKProjects #MVKPeople

The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) at Arkabutla Lake and the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks will hold a youth waterfowl hunt on January 30 and February 6, 2027, in a management area near Arkabutla Dam. mvk.usace.army.mil/Media/New…

COL. Jeremiah Gipson provides an update on Arkabutla Dam & the path forward. Crews have completed Phase II grouting operations beneath the conduit & stilling basin, stabilizing subsurface voids & bolstering safety for downstream communities. youtu.be/HY8sqxeLE1c #MVKProjects

November days are shorter, and darkness comes earlier. Plan ahead, check the weather, make sure your navigation lights work, wear your life jacket, and let someone know where you’re going and when you plan to return. #LifeJacketsWornNobodyMourns

Have a safe, fun, and spooktacular Halloween weekend with your family and friends! 🎃👻 While you enjoy the festivities, remember to play it safe around the water. #PleaseWearIt #LifeJacketsWornNobodyMourns

Please join us in congratulating Natalie Kneipp on her selection as Chief of Programs Development and Defense Section within the Program Integration and Controls (PIC) Branch! We look forward to her continued leadership and impact. #MVKPeople #USACE #VicksburgDistrict

This week, our team joined the Yazoo Mississippi Delta Levee Board commissioners, engineers, and local staff for our annual levee inspection, traveling the levee system firsthand to evaluate critical flood risk management infrastructure across the Delta. #MVKPartners #USACE

BIG smiles & BIG catches! We recently welcomed 80 residents from a local nursing home and assisted living communities to DeGray Lake for our Annual Fishing Derby. Thank you to all the participants, caregivers, & volunteers who made this day such a splashing success! #MVKPrograms

Progress continues at Enid Lake as staff members have been working on ongoing maintenance projects around the lake. Recently, work has been focused on clearing sections along the Spyglass Hill Equestrian Trail that loops through Ford's Well Recreation Area. #MVKProjects

Make memories that last a lifetime — and make sure they’re good ones! Whether you’re boating, fishing, paddling, or simply enjoying time near the water, play it safe by wearing a properly fitted life jacket. #PleaseWearIt

On Mon., Oct. 26, the road across the top of Grenada Lake Dam will be closed for 2 weeks while crews resurface sections of the road. Drivers accessing the area from the north or south will use Scenic Loop 333 that runs along the base of the dam during this time. #MVKProjects

Water safety matters all year long! These tips could save your life or the life of someone you care about. To learn more about water safety visit the US Army Corps of Engineers National Water Safety Program website here: usace.army.mil/Missions/Civi… #LifeJacketsWornNobodyMourns

You need the right gear for any sport, including paddling. Wearing the right life jacket and other equipment that is designed for your water recreational activity can make your time in and on the water even more fun, so #PleaseWearIt

Bayou Bodcau recently hosted its National Hunting & Fishing Day. In partnership with Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries, we welcomed 1,545 visitors for a day dedicated to outdoor recreation, conservation, & water safety. #MVKPrograms #MVKPartners #USACE

We can knot believe how fast summer is ending. 😉 Knowing how to tie correct and crisp knots regardless of the season will ensure you keep your vessel secure, avoid accidents, and are prepared for any situation on the water. #PleaseWearIt

Our bridge inspection team continues to play a vital role in ensuring bridge safety and reliability on the Mississippi River, supporting the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers St. Paul District 's Lock and Dam 5A and 6.

Always wear an engine cutoff device and a life jacket. If you capsize, stay with your boat, unless the shore is very close. The lake’s shore may look easy to reach, but often cold water, waves, current, exhaustion, or injury can make the swim deadly. #LifeJacketsWornNobodyMourns

The Vicksburg District reached a major milestone in Phase II interim risk reduction measures with the completion of grouting within the outlet works. This further stabilizes the dam’s outlet works & reduces risk for downstream communities. mvk.usace.army.mil/Media/New… #MVKProjects

Looking for some fun, water-safety-themed Halloween activities? Check out the Bobber Halloween Pack at www,Bobber.info featuring fun pumpkin stencils and a Bobber mask!