Inland Dredging to dredge 10 Mississippi River harbors

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Memphis District has contracted with the Inland Dredging Company for the rental of a 24-inch hydraulic cutterhead dredge, attendant plant, and discharge pipeline for the annual maintenance dredging of 10 Mississippi River harbors this year.

“The Memphis District is responsible for the maintenance dredging of 10 harbors within our area of responsibility,” Project Delivery Team Manager Vickie Watson said.

Dredging these harbors involves removing sediment from the authorized navigation channel to provide the 9-foot depth needed for fully loaded commercial barges to travel in and out of harbors safely.

The following harbors are scheduled for dredging: Memphis Harbor in McKellar Lake, Tennessee; Elvis Stahr Harbor in Hickman, Kentucky; Northwest Tennessee Harbor in Tiptonville, Tennessee; New Madrid City Harbor in Missouri; New Madrid County Harbor in Missouri; Caruthersville Harbor in Missouri; Osceola Harbor in Arkansas; Wolf River Harbor in Tennessee; Helena Harbor in Arkansas; and Helena Harbor in Phillips County, Arkansas.

Dredging of all 10 harbors for the 2024-25 season were funded through associated appropriations, including general operations and maintenance and Mississippi River and Tributaries funding.