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TD 2022-8, Newt Graham L&D 18, Notice of Lock Closure, Rescinded

Tulsa District
Published May 6, 2022
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NOTICE OF LOCK CLOSURE NEWT GRAHAM L&D No. 18, NM 421.6

Newt Graham L&D No. 18 is closed to Navigation traffic, until further notice, due to drift and debris blocking the upstream approach as a result of the high flows on the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System. The lock will reopen once the lock approach obstruction is cleared.

Waterway users are asked to check with Lock No. 18 for the latest information. Questions or request for additional information concerning this notice should be directed to Mr. Brad Johnson, Navigation Operation Manager: 918-550-9026 or Mr. Jacob Simpson; Navigation Field Engineer: 918-430-4783.

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Jeff Knack

Acting Chief, Operations Division


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.