Entergy Arkansas, LLC. - Lake Hamilton & Lake Catherine Community

06/22/2026

Entergy Arkansas is notifying paddlers, outfitters, and recreational users of the Ouachita River that full-generation recreational flows from Remmel Dam, along with all scheduled special releases, will resume effective immediately.

Recent rainfall and improved watershed conditions have restored lake levels and inflows, allowing Entergy Arkansas, in coordination with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and partner agencies, to conclude its FERC-approved Drought Contingency Plan. With recovery thresholds met, drought conservation measures are no longer necessary.

What this means for river users:

• Full-generation recreational flows on weekends (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day) have returned to normal

• Special whitewater and training release scheduling will resume

• Standard scheduling will continue unless conditions change

We recognize the importance of these releases to paddlers and local recreation groups and appreciate your patience during the drought-response period.

Updates will continue to be shared through our regular communication channels.

For questions, contact: [email protected]

06/18/2026

Remmel Flow Release Update for 06/19/26 - 06/26/26 -

Remmel minimum flow is 200 CFS for June. Remmel Dam will have no scheduled releases Friday, June 19, through Friday, June 26, though minimum flow will be maintained. Due to ongoing severe to extreme drought conditions, all recreational and special weekend releases are postponed until further notic...

05/13/2026

Remmel Flow Release Update for 05/15/26 - 05/22/26 -

Remmel minimum flow is 250 CFS for May. Remmel Dam will have no scheduled releases Friday, May 15, through Friday, May 22, though minimum flow will be maintained. Due to ongoing severe to extreme drought conditions, all recreational and special weekend releases are postponed until further notice. ...

05/12/2026

Entergy Arkansas is notifying paddlers, outfitters, and recreational users of the Ouachita River that full-generation flows from Remmel Dam for recreation, along with all scheduled special releases, are postponed until further notice.

Due to ongoing severe to extreme drought conditions, Entergy Arkansas—working with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and partner agencies—is implementing its FERC-approved Drought Contingency Plan. Current water levels, including Lake Ouachita, require increased conservation to support reservoir recovery and protect long-term river and lake resources.

What this means for river users:

• No full-generation recreational flows on weekends (typically scheduled Memorial Day through Labor Day)
• All special whitewater and training releases are on hold
• Normal scheduling will resume once drought conditions improve to moderate levels or water levels recover

We recognize how important these releases are to paddlers and local recreation groups and appreciate your patience as we work to protect critical water resources.

Updates will be shared as conditions improve.

For questions, contact: [email protected]

05/06/2026

Remmel Flow Release Update for 05/08/26 - 05/15/26 -

Remmel minimum flow is 250 CFS for May. Remmel Dam will have no scheduled releases Friday, May 08, thru Friday, May 15, but will maintain minimum flow.  Please note, more could be released on a non-scheduled basis for power generation and  lake level management. Flows below 3,600 CFS may be to...

04/29/2026

Remmel Flow Release Update for 05/01/26 - 05/08/26 -

Remmel minimum flow is 350 CFS for April and 250 CFS for May. Remmel Dam will have no scheduled releases Friday, May 01, thru Friday, May 08, but will maintain minimum flow.  Please note, more could be released on a non-scheduled basis for power generation and  lake level management. Flows be...

04/22/2026

Remmel Flow Release Update for 04/24/26 - 05/01/26 -

Remmel minimum flow is 350 CFS for April and 250 CFS for May. Remmel Dam will have no scheduled releases Friday, April 24, thru Friday, May 01, but will maintain minimum flow.  Please note, more could be released on a non-scheduled basis for power generation and  lake level management. Flows ...

04/16/2026

Remmel Flow Release Update for 04/17/26 - 04/24/26 -

Remmel minimum flow is 350 CFS for April Remmel Dam will have no scheduled releases Friday, April 17, thru Friday, April 24, but will maintain minimum flow.  Please note, more could be released on a non-scheduled basis for power generation and  lake level management. Flows below 3,600 CFS may ...

04/08/2026

Remmel Flow Release Update for 04/10/26 - 04/17/26 -

Remmel minimum flow is 350 CFS for April Remmel Dam will have no scheduled releases Friday, April 10, thru Friday, April 17, but will maintain minimum flow.  Please note, more could be released on a non-scheduled basis for power generation and  lake level management. Flows below 3,600 CFS may ...