Tulsa District News (From DVIDS)

  1. Enhancing Hydroelectric Power at Keystone Lake

    TULSA, Okla. — Hydroelectric power remains a cornerstone of renewable energy production worldwide, leveraging the natural force of water to generate electricity. One key aspect of maintaining efficiency in hydroelectric units is the periodic replacement and upgrading of critical components, such as the stator cores.
    7/19/2024
  2. Open House Set for July 24 for public review of Kaw Lake Master Plan Revision

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Tulsa District will host an Open House July 24 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. in the Kaw Community Building at 300 Morgan Square North, Kaw City, Oklahoma, 74641 to present information to the public about the revision of the current Kaw Lake Master Plan.
    7/18/2024
  3. Open House set for July 23 for public review of Canton Lake Master Plan Revision

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Tulsa District will host an Open House July 23, 2024, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Canton Elementary School Gymnasium, State Hwy. 58 South, Canton, OK 73724 to present information to the public about the revision of the current Canton Lake Master Plan.
    7/18/2024
  4. Open House set for July 25 for public review of Skiatook Lake Master Plan Revision

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Tulsa District will host an Open House July 25, 2024, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Skiatook Public Library, 316 WC Rogers Blvd., Skiatook, OK 74070 to present information to the public about the revision of the current Skiatook Lake Master Plan.
    7/18/2024
  5. Pump station repair, transfer 'major step forward' for TWT flood risk reduction

    The Tulsa District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Tulsa County Drainage District 12 reached a major milestone in the effort to reduce flood risk for residents and businesses along the Tulsa-West Tulsa Levee with the transfer of four completed pump stations to the Tulsa-West Tulsa Levee Commissioner, July 10. Todd Kilpatrick, Tulsa-West Tulsa Levee Commissioner, Tulsa County Drainage District 12, accepted the transfer of Pump Stations No. 2, No. 3, No. 4 and No. 6 at the Tulsa County Drainage District 12 office in Sand Springs, Oklahoma.
    7/11/2024
  6. Unlocking the mysteries of Spiro Mounds

    TULSA, Okla. — Spiro Mounds is a significant archaeological site in LeFlore County, Oklahoma, managed under the Tulsa District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' archaeology mission.
    7/10/2024
  7. Tulsa District emergency power team trains to remain ready for next mission

    TULSA, Okla. — Volunteer first responders with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District Power Team recently attended an annual training and tabletop exercise at the district headquarters. They are one of seven such teams that are part of the USACE Emergency Management program who stand ready to serve the nation during times of disaster, often deploying within hours.
    7/2/2024
  8. Celebrate Safely: Essential Tips for the 4th of July

    TULSA, Okla. — The 4th of July is a time for fireworks, cookouts, and enjoying the great outdoors, especially at lakes and parks.
    7/2/2024
  9. Celebrate Safely: Essential Tips for the 4th of July

    TULSA, Okla. — The 4th of July is a time for fireworks, cookouts, and enjoying the great outdoors, especially at lakes and parks.
    6/28/2024
  10. Riding Smart: Safety Tips and Environmental Stewardship for Off-Road Adventures at Tulsa District Lakes

    TULSA, Okla. — The Tulsa District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has many off-road vehicle areas, located at Lake Eufaula and Keystone Lake in Oklahoma and Council Grove and John Redmond Lake in Kansas.
    6/24/2024
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Tulsa District boat ramps available during 2013 government shutdown

Published Oct. 9, 2013
Eufaula Lake boat ramp

Eufaula Lake boat ramp

TULSA, Okla. — The shutdown of the federal government for lack of fiscal 2014 funding has caused the closure of Tulsa District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers campgrounds and day-use areas.

Affected recreation areas will not reopen until after the shutdown lifts. Some USACE-operated campgrounds and day-use parks may remain open during the shutdown if visitor service requirements can be met, and the public’s safety can be assured. 

Some boat ramps within the Tulsa District are open. Here is a list of those ramps:

Lake/Project               Available Boat Ramps (Total on Lake)

-       Birch                           Birch Cove (1);

-      Skiatook                      Black Dog (1);

-      Copan                         Washington Cove, Osage Plains (2);

-      Hulah                           Wah-Sha-She Park, Skull Creek, Turkey Creek (3);

-      Kaw                             Pioneer, McFadden, Osage Cove (3);

-      Oologah                      Redbud Boat Ramp, Hawthorn Ramp, Clermont Park, Sunnyside Ramp, Vada Point, Double Creek, Allen’s Point, Winganon Ramp, Big Creek (9);

-      Keystone                     Keystone State Park, Walnut Creek State Park, New

Mannford Ramp, Prairie View Ramp, Cowskin South, Cowskin North, Keystone Ramp(7);

-      Heyburn                      No ramps accessible (0);

-      Canton                        Canadian Day Use Area (1);

-      Ft. Supply                    Beaver Point, Supply Park (2);

-      Ft. Gibson                   Mission Bend, Three Fingers Bay, Toppers, Wildwood, Hulbert Landing, Earbob, Spring Creek, Big Hollow, Sequoyah State Park, Choteau Bend, Mazie Landing, Whitehorn Cove, Long Bay Landing, Taylor Ferry North Day-Use Area, Taylor Ferry Marina, Jackson Bay Marina (15);

-      Tenkiller                      Blackgum Landing, Caney Ridge, Strayhorn Day Use, Sizemore Landing, Carters Landing, Chicken Creek South, Standing Rock, Carlile Cove, Cato Creek (9);

-      Webbers Falls Three Forks Harbor, Spaniard Creek Day Use, Highway 10 Landing (3);

-    McClellan Kerr            Coal Creek, Highway 33 Landing, Rogers Point (3);

-      Eufaula                        Cardinal Point, Crowder, Eufaula Cove, Gaines Creek, Onapa Cove, Arrowhead Park, Fountainhead, Hickory Point, Hwy. 31, Holiday Cove, Juniper Point, Mill Creek, Rolling Oaks, Arrowhead Estates, Duchess Creek Acres, Indian Springs, Leisure Heights, Sherwood Forest, Rolling Oaks, Oakwood Harbor, Russel Point, Sand Bass Bay 2, Rock Creek, Greer Heights, Carr Creek, Terra Starr, Crescent Hills, Enchanted Oaks, Sunset Heights, Hickory Hills, Paradise Point, Fountain Bleu, Southport, Bridgeport, Atlee Cove, Green Briar, Bristow Point, Castaway Cove, Piney Creek, Snug Harbor, Brush Hill, Buds Point, Bugtussel, Rock Creek Lots, Leisure Land, Push Hill, Eagle Bluff, Grand View, Pollard Addition, Mason Oaks, Sam’s Point, Sheppard Estates, Twin Mountain, Sooner Haven, Alta Vista (59);

-      Robert S. Kerr Applegate Marina, Tamaha Landing, Keota Landing, Otter Landing, Gore Landing (5);

-      W.D. Mayo                  LeFlore Landing (1);

-      Wister                          Conser Landing, Potts Creek, Potts Mountain, Quarry Isle, Victor Landing, Wichita Ridge (6);  

-      Texoma                       West Juniper Point, Spillway Ramp, Cedar Mills Resort, Mill Creek, Highport, Lighthouse Resort, Grandpappy Point, Eisenhower State Park, Simmons Shores Subdivision, Preston Shores, Hiland Shores, Elks Club, Texas Instruments, Cambridge Shores, Texoma Estates, Russwood on the Lake, VFW, HITEX, American Legion – Preston, Shoreline Estates, Island View – Grayson County, Big Mineral Camp, Gainesville Boat Club, American Legion – Gainesville, Sherwood Shores, Paw Paw Creek, Sheppard Air Force Base, Colbert Boat Club, Texoma State Park, Lost Acres, Newberry Creek, Pennington Creek, Methodist Church Camp, Sandy Beach, Edgewater Heights, Island View, Cardinal Cove, O.U. Biological Station, Oakview Addition, Walnut Creek Resort, Willow Springs Resort, Preston Bend Resort, Paradise Cove Resort, Flowing Wells Resort, Cedar Bayou Resort, Rock Creek Resort, Cumberland Cove, Bridgeview Resort, Little Glasses Resort, Alberta Creek Resort, Roads End, Soldier Creek, Arrowhead Point, Lebanon (68);

-      Waurika                       Chisholm Trail North, Wichita Ridge, Kiowa II (3);

-      Hugo                           Frazier Point, Salt Creek, Sawyer Bluff, Rattan Landing, Hugo State Park (5);

-      Pine Creek                  Pine Creek Cove, Lost Rapids (2);

-      Pat Mayse                   Pat Mayse, Lamar Point, Pat Mayse East (3);

-      Broken Bow                 Carson Creek, Stephen’s Gap, Wildlife Management Area (3);

-      Sardis                          Narrows, Sardis Cove, Potato Hills South (3);

-      Council Grove             Marina Cove, Kansas Wildlife/Parks Ramps (3);

-      Marion                         Kansas Wildlife/Parks Ramps (2);

-      John Redmond            Otter Creek, Hartford Ramp, Strawn Ramp (3);

-      El Dorado                    Bluestem, Boulder Bluff, Shady Creek, Shady Creek Marina (4);

-      Elk City                        Elk City Lake State Park (1);

-      Big Hill                         Rea Bridge (1);

-      Fall River                     Fall River State Park, Kansas Wildlife/Parks Ramps, Rock Ridge Center Loop (5);

-      Toronto                        Cross Timbers State Park, Mann’s Cove, Toronto Park (3)

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Release no. 26