TD 2026-6, Potential Delay n Lockage, Webbers Falls L&D16 and Chouteau L&D 17

POTENTIAL DELAY IN LOCKAGE: WEBBERS FALLS LOCK 16 NM 368.9 AND CHOUTEAU LOCK 17 NM 401.5

Mariners are advised that Three Forks Harbor at Port Muskogee will be hosting the Bassmaster Elite Series tournament from April 16 through April 19, 2026. During this period, a high volume of recreational vessels is expected on the waterway between R.S. Kerr Lock (No. 15) NM 336.3 and Newt Graham Lock (No. 18) NM 421.4. Mariners are advised to exercise extreme caution when transiting the area during daylight hours.

Mariners may experience intermittent delays in lockage at the following locations during scheduled tournament lockage times:

*              Webbers Falls Lock and Dam (No. 16), NM 368.9

*              Chouteau Lock and Dam (No. 17), NM 401.5

Questions or requests for additional information concerning this notice should be directed to Mr. Robert Steiner, Navigation Operations Manager: 918-607-0952 or Mr. Rodney Beard, Navigation Project Manager: 918-775-4475 Ext. 5890.

//signed//

Parkey, Bobby J,

Deputy Chief, Operations Division