TULSA, Okla. —The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District, and a team of divers removed a portion of a damaged trash rack during a specialized underwater operation at Arcadia Lake in Oklahoma March 6.
In preparation for an upcoming gate replacement, Tulsa District employees needed to remove trash racks from the structure. These metal barriers prevent debris from entering the structure’s system. Multiple trash racks protect the inlets and are staggered at different heights, allowing the system to continue functioning as lake levels rise and fall. The project marked the first time the trash racks have been physically removed from the structure, as they are normally inspected remotely during periodic inspections.
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District has extended the public comment period for the Keystone Master Plan Draft Supplement to Feb. 23, 2026.
Michelle Barry, tribal liaison, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District joined tribal dignitaries, tribal members, housing authority members and community partners during a groundbreaking ceremony for a tribal elder housing project in Concho, Okla., March 19, 2026.
The project will construct four duplexes, providing eight two-bedroom homes for elders in the Cheyenne and Arapaho tribal community. Tulsa District is supporting the project through the Tribal Construction Support Program, which leverages technical expertise to support tribal self-determination and capacity building. Through consultation and partnership, projects like this help strengthen communities, build infrastructure and support future generations. (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers photo by Stacey Reese)
A contracted dive team prepares equipment before the diver enters the water at Lake Arcadia, Oklahoma March 11, 2026.
The dive team assisted U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District personnel in the retrieval of a damaged trash rack at the structure. The rack was secured underwater and later lifted from the water using a crane during maintenance operations supporting safe dam operations..
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