TD 2019-22 Webbers Falls Sailing Instructions

SAILING INSTRUCTIONS: WEBBERS FALLS POOL No. 16

NM 380.0 to 381.0 and NM 400.0 to 400.3

McCLELLAN-KERR ARKANSAS RIVER NAVIGATION SYSTEM, OKLAHOMA

Webbers Fall Pool No. 16 has significant shoaling between NM 380.0 to 381.0 and NM 400.0 to 400.3.  These areas are not marked at this time, see below for sailing instruction.

NM 380.1 to 381.3 – Entire width of channel is restricted by shoaling.  An alternate route has been identified outside the red line.  Mariners at their own risk may enter/exit alternate route on left descending bank at NM 380.0 and/ or 381.3.

NM 400.0 to 400.3 – Run the green line (half channel width), stay close to the rock dike.

The Corps is in the process of repositioning buoys and setting temporary markers in these areas.  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.