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TD 2019-16 Webbers Falls Shoaling

Published July 2, 2019
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SHOALING: WEBBERS FALLS POOL No. 16:  NM 380.0 to 381.0 and NM 374.0 to 375.0

McCLELLAN-KERR ARKANSAS RIVER NAVIGATION SYSTEM, OKLAHOMA

 

Webbers Fall Pool No. 16 has significant shoaling between NM 380.0 to 381.0.  The Navigation Channel in this area is impassible.  The Corps of Engineers Survey Crew is continuing to collect data in this area but cannot yet verify either channel depths or sailing instructions.

 

Shoaling is present NM 374.0 to 375.0.  Mariners are advised to use extreme caution when sailing this area, and run the Green Line from NM 374.1 to 374.8. 

 

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. 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.