USACE to temporarily close recreation areas at Millwood Tri-Lakes
ASHDOWN, Ark. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will temporarily close recreation areas around Millwood, DeQueen, Gilham and Dierks lakes beginning Jan. 23 because of hazardous winter weather in the forecast and public safety concerns.
USACE is taking these actions out of an abundance of caution, as emergency and medical services may be unable to reach visitors during periods of severe weather.
Temporary closures are necessary to protect both visitors and staff and reflect USACE’s commitment to safety and accountability through proactive communication.
The following parks and facilities will be closed:
Millwood Lake
- White Cliffs
- Wilton Landing
- Beard’s Bluff
- Cottonshed
DeQueen Lake
- Story Creek Boat Ramp
- Glen Canyon
- Oak Grove Park
- Oak Grove Landing
- Pine Ridge Park
- Bellah Mine Park
Gillham Lake
- Little Coon Creek Park
- Coon Creek Park
- Cossatot Reefs Park
- Cossatot Point Boat Ramps
Dierks Lake
- Jefferson Ridge Park
- Blue Ridge
- Horseshoe Bend
Parks will reopen once weather conditions improve and it is safe for public access.
For more information contact the Millwood Tri-Lakes offices:
- Millwood: 870-898-3343
- DeQueen/Gillham: 870-584-4161
- Dierks: 870-286-2346
Recreation information can be found on the Internet at www.swl.usace.army.mil,on Facebook at www.facebook.com/littlerockusaceand on the USACE Little Rock water level mobile app at www.swl.usace.army.mil/Home/water-control-app/.