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TD 2019-18, Webbers Falls Pool Reduction

Published July 25, 2019
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REDUCTION IN POOL ELEVATION

WEBBERS FALLS L&D No. 16

McCLELLAN-KERR ARKANSAS RIVER NAVIGATION SYSTEM, OKLAHOMA

 

There is a high probability Webbers Falls L&D No. 16 will experience a pool elevation reduction early August 2019.  Obstructions from barge impacts prevent the complete closure of multiple spillway gates.  Extended high river flows and shoaling have hampered mobilization for barge removal and salvage.  All involved parties are actively pursuing salvage operations.  Impacts of the reduction of the Webbers pool elevation are unknown at this time.

 

The Corps of Engineers is continuing to collect data and this Navigation Notice will be updated as more information becomes available.

 

Waterway users are asked to check with Lock No. 16 for the latest information.  Questions or request for additional information concerning this notice should be directed to Mr. Kenneth Todd: 918-775-4475 ext 5819, Mr. Robert Steiner; Navigation Operation Manager:  918-775-4475 ext 5833 or Mr. Vic Heister; Navigation Field Engineer:  918-669-7244.


Recreational Lockage Policy

Locking at 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18 on the Oklahoma portion of the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System is available to recreational boaters 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. 

Oklahoma Lock and Dam Phone numbers:

W. D. Mayo L&D 14.............(918) 962-3481
Robert S. Kerr L&D 15.........(918) 775-2091
Webbers Falls L&D 16.........(918) 489-5987
Chouteau L&D 17................(918) 687-4501
Newt Graham L&D 18..........(918) 543-2216

For additional information concerning Navigation issues contact:

Navigation Project Office
HC 61 BOX 238
SALLISAW OK 74955
Phone: (918) 775-4475

FOR ISSUES REGARDING RECREATION ALONG THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM PLEASE CLICK HERE AND GO TO OUR CONTACT A LAKE PAGE.