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Construction of Carlyle Lake began in 1958 and was completed in June 1967. The 2016 master plan update is more consolidated, includes more graphics and easier is to understand. The map plates have all been revised using modern technology and satellite imagery. All natural, cultural, environmental and recreation resources have been reevaluated using the most current data and visitor use trends.
2016 Carlyle Lake Master Plan
Construction of Carlyle Lake began in 1958 and was completed in June 1967. The 2016 master plan update is more consolidated, includes more graphics and easier is to understand. The map plates have all been revised using modern technology and satellite imagery. All natural, cultural, environmental and recreation resources have been reevaluated using the most current data and visitor use trends.
Carlyle Lake Master Plan
The Wappapello Lake virtual tour allows visitors to take a 360 degree virtual tour from your desktop or mobile device. This tour explores some of the attractions of the 45,000-acre project nestled in the foothills of the Ozark Mountains on the St. Francis River in Southeast Missouri. Get an incredible glimpse of the area before you arrive!
Wappapello Lake Virtual Tour
The Wappapello Lake virtual tour allows visitors to take a 360 degree virtual tour from your desktop or mobile device. This tour explores some of the attractions of the 45,000-acre project nestled in the foothills of the Ozark Mountains on the St. Francis River in Southeast Missouri. Get an incredible glimpse of the area before you arrive!
Wappapello Lake Virtual Tour
Securing the Nation's Future Through Water
Securing the Nation's Future Through Water
In the space of just a few minutes, the Securing the Nation's Future Through Water video highlights many of the key missions that the Corps of Engineers' performs on a daily basis that contribute to the Nation's economy, environment and quality of life through our water resources infrastructure.
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The St. Louis District is responsible for maintaining a navigation channel nine feet deep and 300 feet wide on 300 miles of the Mississippi River from Saverton, Missouri, to Cairo, Illinois. We are also responsible for maintaining a navigation channel on the lower 80 miles of the Illinois River as well as the lower 36 miles of the Kaskaskia River. Strategically situated at the crossroads of three major river systems, the St. Louis District is also located at the critical transition point on the Mississippi River where it is a “locking river” north of St. Louis and the “open river” from St. Louis on south.

Latest News Releases

2016 Water Control Operations/Dam Safety Meeting

CARLYLE LAKE – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has announced plans for a public workshop to be held on Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. at the Mariner’s Village Resort Conference Center in Carlyle, Illinois.
Published: 11/7/2016

Waterfowl Refuge and No Hunting Zones

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers manages a waterfowl refuge on the Middle Fork and Elk Fork branches
Published: 10/31/2016

FIREWOOD CUTTING AT MARK TWAIN LAKE

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has announced that firewood cutting for personal use will be allowed by permit on designated areas of Mark Twain Lake. The cutting period will begin on November 4, 2016 and continue through February 17, 2017. Please be aware that firewood cutting areas may close for short durations during this period to accommodate hunting seasons, inclement weather, and ground conditions.
Published: 10/31/2016

Army Corps of Engineers waives day use fees

CARLYLE LAKE – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announces the waiver of day use fees for veterans, active and reserve component service members, and their families at the more than 2,800 USACE-operated recreation areas nationwide on Veterans Day, November 11.
Published: 10/24/2016

Closure of South Shore State Park

CARLYLE LAKE – Due to several years of reduced budgets by the State of Illinois and lack of maintenance, the South Shore State Park facilities have become degraded, resulting in unsafe conditions and minimal useable recreation facilities. As a result, the Corps of Engineers has terminated the lease and closed the area to allow for work to be completed to make the area safe for public access. A portion of the area is scheduled to reopen in 2017.
Published: 10/19/2016
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Around the District

Lake Shelbyville at sunset
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Lake Shelbyville at sunset
  • Lake Shelbyville at sunset
  • Mark Twain Lake
  • Rivers Project Office
  • Army veteran Nicholas Genthon examines historical maps of Harry S. Truman Reservoir while working in the Veterans Curation Program's St. Louis lab. The maps are part of a collection of documents given to the Veterans Curation Program by the Corps' Kansas City District for restoration and preservation, and helped inform a research project that combined the historic maps with modern GIS software.
  • Continuing his tour of Corps projects along the Kaskaskia River, Col. Anthony Mitchell, St. Louis District commander, visited Lake Shelbyville, July 18, and met with the lake's staff, partners and volunteers. This included talking with a team from the AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps who are helping restore the Chief Illini trail and some of the playgrounds at Lake Shelbyville.
  • Lock crews from the St. Louis District guide a cable spool into position prior to installing the cables on the upstream lift gate of the main lock chamber at Mel Price Locks and Dam.
  • Paddling on the Mississippi River
  • Now that autumn is underway throughout the country, we all have several things to look forward to: pumpkins, apple cider, and fall hiking! When planning an autumn hike there are several factors to consider in order to make it the most safe and enjoyable experience possible: • Obtain schedules of local hunting seasons and wear a blaze orange hat, vest, or pack cover. Also, if hunters are in the area, call out "Hikers on the trail!" to let them know that it's a person rustling down the trail, not wildlife. • Be aware that days are getting shorter. In some areas the sun is setting close to 5 PM now, so when planning that little "shortcut," make sure the batteries in your headlamp are fresh. • Days are also getting colder and even a little drizzle can leave you dangerously chilled. Have waterproof and insulating garments available and try to incorporate a few more calories into your trailside snacks. • In the colder regions, fall is a great time to see wildlife stocking up for winter hibernation. Most of these critters will be active around dawn or dusk - sitting still during these times can increase your chances of seeing some great wildlife!
  • Campers at the Can You Dig It? Adventures in Dirt Camp got down and dirty exploring all the things that are found in the dirt that tell us about the past. They explored mock archaeological digs, visited the site where a 17,000 year old mammoth was found, played Native American games, examined prehistoric artifacts, and paddled their way into the past. Favorite activities included exploring an archeaological dig site made out of cake, making their own pottery, and reconstructing broken pottery sherds like real archaeologists!
  • Jason Floyd, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers talks to students about river training structures at the Annual Who Works the River Event for high school juniors and seniors.
  • Preschoolers at Riverbend Headstarts are investigating rotting logs with Park Rangers from the National Great Rivers Museum to discover the amazing habitats supported by dead or dying trees.
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