12 May 2025

North Shore Campground to reopen May 15 at Big Bend Project

The North Shore Campground at the Big Bend Project near Fort Thompson, South Dakota, will reopen to the public on May 15, 2025.

16 Apr 2025

Temporary recreation area closures, service reductions begin May 1 across USACE Omaha District

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District, will temporarily close or reduce services at multiple recreation areas across Nebraska, South Dakota, North Dakota and Montana beginning May 1, 2025.

10 Jun 2020

Big Bend campgrounds opening Thursday

Campgrounds and boat ramps operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Big Bend Project, South Dakota, will open Thursday after being closed to protect against the further spread of COVID-19; this will include Left Tailrace Campground. 

2 Apr 2020

Corps of Engineers announces closure of boat ramps near Big Bend Dam

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, in coordination with the Crow Creek Sioux and Lower Brule Sioux tribes are closing the boat ramps near Big Bend Dam, near Fort Thompson, South Dakota, effective Friday.

18 Mar 2020

Corps closes visitor centers, suspends tours

Due to health and safety precautions regarding COVID-19 (coronavirus), all U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Omaha District Visitor Centers will be closed and all public group tours and events and have been cancelled until further notice.

26 Jun 2019

Left Tailrace Campground to reopen

After closing in May due to high water, the Left Tailrace Campground at Big Bend Project, Fort Thompson, South Dakota,  will reopen on Thursday, June 27th. 

26 May 2019

Left Tailrace Campground closing due to elevated pools at Lake Francis Case

The Left Tailrace Campground on Lake Francis Case at Big Bend Dam is closing due to rising pool levels.

2 May 2019

Big Bend releases to switch to spillway

Due to scheduled upgrades to the raw water supply system at the Big Bend power plant, water releases will be switched over to the spillway May 7-10.

27 Mar 2019

Big Bend right tailrace boat ramp closed

The right tailrace boat ramp at Big Bend Dam, South Dakota, is closed due to high water.

7 Jan 2019

USACE seeks comments on Big Bend Dam-Lake Sharpe Project Master Plan, Environmental Assessment

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is seeking comments on the draft revision of the Big Bend Dam and Lake Sharpe Project’s Master Plan and its associated Environmental Assessment through Feb. 15, 2019, in conjunction with a public scoping meeting Jan. 24.