March 12, 2010
River Conditions
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River Conditions Update
March 12th, 2010
Flooding is expected throughout the Laurel Highlands and Monongahela River basin March
12th through 14th. Be prepared for significant navigation impacts on the Monongahela and
Ohio Rivers by Friday/Saturday, March 12th and 13th. Mariners are advised to exercise
extreme caution during this high-water event.
The St. Louis river gauge is over 22.5 feet today. Daylight only operating restrictions will
go into effect if the gauge surpasses 25 feet.
Lock 25 (UM241.4) is scheduled to close for maintenance on January 4, 2010 and re-open on
April 4th, 2010. No traffic will be permitted to transit the lock during the closure period.
Lock 25 is still on schedule to re-open April 4th, 2010.
Ohio River water levels are rising quickly.
R.C. Byrd Lock (OR279.2) maintenance has been canceled for this year.
The Brazos River floodgates have now been restricted by the Corps to one loaded barge or
two empty barges passing through at one time. This restriction took effect on 3-12 and is
due to the velocity of the current. This will delay transits on barges to and from Point
Comfort, Corpus Christi and Brownsville.
Calcasieu Locks (West Canal 238) will be closed for guidewall repairs from 07:00 to 17:00
Monday through Thursday, beginning February 8th, for the next 60 to 90 days.
Heavy rain in the gulf region yesterday and today is negatively impacting operations.
Houston is experiencing heavy fog conditions today.
The Old River Lock closure (LM 304.00) has been postponed until October, 2010.
River Gauges
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March 12th, 2010
CAIRO--------------- 27.01' (normal pool 20') (flood stage 40')
ST. LOUIS---------- 22.57' (normal pool 13') (flood stage 30')
CAPE GIRARDEAU 26.09' (normal pool 15') (flood stage 32')
MEMPHIS----------- 9.33' (normal pool 10') (flood stage 34')
NEW ORLEANS--- 9.65' (flood stage 17')
LOUISVILLE---- 11.90' (normal pool 12') (flood stage 23')'
Lock Closures
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2010 Repair Schedule
MONONGAHELA RIVER AREA
ALLEGHENY RIVER AREA
CUMBERLAND RIVER AREA
UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER AREA
Lock 25 UM241.4 will be closed to navigation from 0600 on 4 January 2010 until 1800
on 4 April 2010. There is no auxiliary lock available to pass traffic during this
closure.
TENNESSEE RIVER AREA
Chickamauga Lock TR471-Lock will be closed from 0600 on 13 April 2010 through
1800 on 11 May 2010. There is no auxiliary lock available to pass traffic during this
closure.
Fort Loudoun Lock TR602.3-Lock will be closed to navigation from 0600 on 20 July
2010 through 1800 on 10 August 2010. There is no auxiliary lock available to pass
traffic during this closure.
Watts Bar Lock TR529.9-Lock is scheduled for closure to navigation from 0600 on 12
October 2010 through 1800 on 2 November 2010. There is no auxiliary lock
available to pass traffic during this closure.
WARRIOR-TOMBIGBEE RIVER AREA
LOWER MISSISSIPPI RIVER AREA
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