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TD 2024-8.1, Sailing Instructions Pool 14, NM 333 to 334.5

Tulsa District
Published Oct. 23, 2024

Channel is encroaching on the red line between NM 334.0 to 334.5. Mariners are advised to proceed with caution in this area and use the green line as the sailing line until further notice. The U.S. Coast Guard is placing temporary aids to navigation marking the higher spots of encroachment.  Waterway users are asked to check with Lock No. 14 or Lock No. 15 for the latest information and should schedule their activities accordingly. Questions or request for additional information concerning this notice should be directed to Mr. Robert Steiner; Navigation Operations Manager: 918-775-4475 ext. 5833 or Mr. Rodney Beard; Navigation Project Manager: 918-607-0953


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.