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NOTICE OF SCHEDULED LOCK CLOSURE AT WEBBERS FALLS L&D 16, NM 366.6

Tulsa District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Published Jan. 11, 2023
Expiration date: 9/18/2023

Webbers Falls Lock 16 will be closed to navigation traffic for one week from September 11th - September 17th, 2023. Crews will be dewatering the downstream center post receiver inspection. The Lock closure will begin at 0700 on September 11 and continue until 1700 on September 17. Navigation traffic is asked to plan accordingly around this closure.

Lock Closure dates: Sep 11 – Sep 17, 2023

As maintenance crews prepare the work site, intermittent delays of four or more hours should be expected several days preceding the above Lock closure. All work is expected to be completed as scheduled. However, unforeseen issues could require additional time.

Waterway users are asked to check with Lock 16 for the latest information and should schedule their activities around this notice. Questions or request for additional information concerning this notice for Lock 16 should be directed to Mr. Robert Steiner Navigation Operation Manager: 918-775-4475 ext 5833or Mr. Jacob Simpson; Navigation Field Engineer: 918-430-478


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.