At A Glance
- Command Transition: Col. Walter T. Allard officially accepts command of the USACE Little Rock District from departing commander Col. Eric R. Swenson.
- Infrastructure Value: Managing a diverse, high-consequence civil works and military portfolio valued at approximately $30 billion in federal water resource assets.
- Navigation Assets: Complete operational oversight of 13 navigation locks and dams alongside 308 miles of critical commercial navigation channel.
- Hydroelectric & Water Storage: Direct responsibility for 12 multipurpose lakes and seven active hydroelectric power plants.
- Public Recreation: Maintenance and security management across 168 designated regional recreation areas.
Editor’s Note: The following is an official operational update from the USACE Little Rock District, curated by America’s Engineers for commercial contractor and industry visibility. The original report can be found at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Little Rock District official news repository.
Col. Walter T. Allard assumes command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Little Rock District during a May 22 ceremony at the Robinson Center in downtown Little Rock, Arkansas. He assumes command from Col. Eric R. Swenson, who is departing to take command of the USACE New York District.
Allard assumes command of USACE’s Little Rock District
We’re so glad you are here! Like what you’re reading? Make America’s Engineers a Google preferred news source.The Little Rock District has a diverse mission composed of both military and civil works projects. Within the district’s geographic boundaries, the district manages approximately $30 billion in federal water resource infrastructure including 12 multipurpose lakes, 13 navigation locks and dams, seven hydroelectric plants, 168 recreation areas and 308 miles of commercial navigation channel.
This article was originally published by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers under the title, “Allard assumes command of USACE’s Little Rock District.”
