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Results: Tag: Lake Red Rock
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Lake Red Rock are warning visitors to stay off the ice. Ice conditions are unstable due to rising lake levels, fluctuating temperatures, and rain and snow. Ice on reservoirs is extra dangerous due to the water constantly moving beneath the ice’s surface, and the reservoir’s water level also fluctuates daily causing the ice to weaken. Please use extreme caution along the shoreline and do not go out onto the ice. [Read More]
Published: Feb-04-19
Recent tree removals have our wood cutting locations fully stocked, and a new standing timber location has been added to our cutting areas. To obtain a permit, stop by the Corps of Engineers business office (south side of the Red Rock Dam). Office hours are Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Maps of the areas and wood locations will be provided.
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Published: Jan-03-19
The US Army Corps of Engineers will be extending the Volksweg Trail 2.6 miles from the trailhead at Robert’s Creek west to Cordova Park. A new trailhead with parking lot is also planned at Cordova.
The Volksweg Trail was started in the early 1990's as part of the Des Moines Recreational River and Greenbelt Project. Currently, it is a fourteen mile paved path that winds along the north side of Lake Red Rock, below the Red Rock Dam, and into the City of Pella. The Corps of Engineers is excited to extend this very popular trail to provide additional recreational opportunities for our visitors and local communities!
Work on the extension project is anticipated to begin in Spring 2018.
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Published: Oct-30-17
Chester and Phyllis Briggs, Newton residents and long-time Lake Red Rock volunteers, are two of this year's national recipients of the Enduring Service Volunteer Award. They will receive the award at 10:00 am on Thursday, September 28 at the Bass Pro Shops in Altoona, Iowa.
The Corps Foundation established the award in January 2016 to honor long term service and outstanding accomplishments by individuals and families of volunteers at US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) lakes and waterways. [Read More]
Published: Sep-26-17
The Corps office and Rock Visitor Center's main phone line is experiencing intermittent phone issues. If you have trouble reaching the Corps at the main office number (641) 828-7522, please try calling via the Pella number (641-628-8690) or the secondary Knoxville line (641- 828-7523). We apologize for any inconvenience.
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Published: May-24-17
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District is hosting four public open house events to seek input on updating the Des Moines River Regulation Manual which includes the Water Control Manual for Saylorville Lake and Red Rock Lake. Proposed updates to the Manual will be discussed during the meetings and District staff will be on hand to answer questions and discuss comments, questions and/or concerns regarding the Water Control Plan update. [Read More]
Published: Jan-19-17
The popularity of the campsite reservation program at Lake Red Rock has grown significantly in recent years. In response to demand, the Corps of Engineers will expand the program in 2017. At that time, all sites in Howell Station, North Overlook, Wallashuck and Whitebreast campgrounds will be reservable. [Read More]
Published: Jun-14-16
The deadline for applications for the Wheelin' Sportsmen Turkey Hunt has been extended to April 1.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers along with the Red Rock Lake Association and the Mahaska Fan Club Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) will be hosting its first annual Lake Red Rock Wheelin’ Sportsmen Turkey Hunt on April 23rd 2016. The hunt will pair disabled individuals with volunteer guides from the NWTF in hopes of bagging a turkey and having a great time in the outdoors.
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Published: Mar-26-16
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers along with the Red Rock Lake Association and the Mahaska Fan Club Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) will be hosting its first annual Lake Red Rock Wheelin’ Sportsmen Turkey Hunt on April 23rd 2016. The hunt will pair disabled individuals with volunteer guides from the NWTF in hopes of bagging a turkey and having a great time in the outdoors. [Read More]
Published: Mar-16-16
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – An Independent Expert Peer Review Panel (IEPR) praised the work and diligence of the engineers, contractors, and Missouri River Energy Services (MRES) following an onsite review of the Red Rock Hydroelectric Project site June 20 – July 1. This was the IEPR’s second onsite review since construction of the project began. The first was in January. [Read More]
Published: Jul-28-15
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