MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Pool levels at Arkabutla Dam are currently above 215 ft. and are expected to rise to nearly 220 ft. in the next week due to expected rain, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said. Engineers said pool levels at Arkabutla Dam, located in DeSoto and Tate Counties in Northwest Mississippi, can fluctuate quickly, especially during the rainy season. For the overall safety of the dam and downstream communities, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Vicksburg District (USACE-MVK) said they plan to continue maximum releases at the dam until the pool level approaches the target level of 204 ft. With river levels across the basin already elevated, downstream communities may experience flooding and related impacts as seasonal rains persist.   Weekend storms pave way for freezing temps USACE-MVK is coordinating with the National Weather Service, regional levee boards, and state and local emergency management agencies to provide information and to support local preparedness efforts. Residents are encouraged to remain aware and follow any directives from their local emergency management personnel.  The USACE-MVK has increased surveillance at the dam. Additional remote monitoring devices are in place and added personnel are on the ground to monitor the situation for any changes in the dam.    The physical condition of the dam remains unchanged, and a dam breach is NOT imminent.