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TD 2023-8, R.S. Kerr L&D 15, Damage & Potential Hazard

Tulsa District
Published April 17, 2023
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NOTICE OF DAMAGE AND POTENTIAL HAZARD: LOCK CHAMBER WALL ARMOR

RS KERR L&D No.15, NM 336.2

 

Mariners are advised to use caution when transitioning in the RS Kerr L&D 15 lock chamber due to recent damage to the recess armor of a ladder well on the right descending wall at approximately the 50ft marker. A large section of  steel armor plating is hanging and protruding into the chamber and the concrete corner is exposed. Mariners are advised to favor the left descending wall until further notice.

Waterway users are asked to check with Lock No. 15 for the latest information. Questions or requesting for additional information concerning this notice should be directed to Mr. Robert Steiner; Navigation Operations Manager: 918-775-4475 ext 5833  or Mr. Jacob Simpson; Navigation Engineer: 918-430-4783.


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.