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St Paul/Rock Island/St Louis/Chicago Districts
Information on Navigation Conditions
Run at 03/04/2009 at 07:40
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NOTE: Gage,Elev/Change Dam Cond: last 24 hrs from 06:00
Weather Temp/Precip: 06:00 reading only (all locks)
Wait/Ab-Bl: boats currently queued (arrivals and locking)
Lock Up-Dn/Delay: last 24 hrs from 06:00 (all locks)
CHICAGO/ILLINOIS River Hydrologic Conditions Comm. Tows
Date Gage, Dam Weather Wait Lock Avg
Mile Lock/Dam Time Elev/Change Cond Temp Precip Ab Bl Up Dn Delay
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327 Chicago 030409 U -1.06 -0.28 0 A22 0 PC 0 0 0 0 00:00
0600 L -2.38 -0.19 W32
(1/14/09) CHICAGO HARBOR LOCK is happy to report that even with
all the severe weather that has hit the Chicago area lately the
lock is still fully functional. Both lake and river lock gates are
achieving full open status and at this time there are no width
restriction for lock navigation. However the lake areas
surrounding the lock are heavily iced with thicknesses reaching
four inches or better. The riverside of the lock has similar
conditions making it extremely difficult to navigate.
(2/4/09) CHICAGO HARBOR LOCK remains fully functional with no
width restrictions. Navigational conditions around the Lock area
are still severe with ice thickness increasing. This is especially
true for riverside were ice thickness has reached 10 inches or
better.
(2/12/09) CHICAGO HARBOR LOCK update. Due to the unseasonably warm
weather virtually all of the ice on the lake and river surrounding
the Lock area has disappeared. Navigational conditions near the
Lock have returned to normal.
326 O'Brien 030409 U -0.70 0.00 0 A30 0 CL 0 0 2 3 00:00
Upper Lower 0600 L -1.90 -0.20 W33
04-MAR-2008 0700 hours
T.J. O'Brien Lock is open to navigation. There are no
restrictions.
There is 50% covergae of sheet ice, one inch thick in the lower
pool and no ice in the upper pool.
For more information, contact the Lock on land line 773-646-2183
or marine channel 16.
Bob Balamut
Lockmaster
T.J. O'Brien Lock and Dam
ILWW
291 Lockport 030409 U575.73 -0.38 n/a A30 0 FA 1 0 4 3 00:18
0600 L539.40 +0.04 W46
11/01/04
All tows when entering the Joliet harbor should call MWRD at
312-751-5133 for the current flow and/or for any anticipated flow
changes.
286 Brandon 030409 U538.53 -0.05 0 A28 0 CL 0 0 3 3 00:38
0600 L505.37 +0.28 W47
The Lower Left Valve is back in service 27-Oct-2008.
Steve Koenig
Lockmaster
01-Nov-2004
All tows entering the Joliet Harbor should call MWRD at
312-751-5133 for actual and anticipated flow changes.
272 Dresden 030409 U504.92 +0.21 OUT A29 0 PC 0 0 5 2 00:15
Upper Lower 0600 L487.98 -0.53 W38
Feb 27, 2009; @ 1400 hrs
*** ICE COUPLINGS ARE HIGHLY RECOMMENDED ***(RAKE TO BOX)***
*** NO WIDTH RESTRICTIONS AT THIS TIME***
WIND; NNE @ 8 (up & on the guidewall)
Current Gate Opening: 33'
Upper Pool: 505.13
Lower Pool: 493.28
Air Temp: 30
Water Temp: 41
***Contact the lock on Channel 14 for current flow conditions***
***ICE COUPLING RECOMMENDATIONS HAVE BEEM IMPOSED AS A RESULT OF
COLD TEMPS***
*No ice to report in either pool*
"PLEASE BE CAREFUL ON LOCKWALLS, GUIDEWALLS AND DECKS"
CONTACT THE LOCK ON CHANNEL 14 FOR CURRENT FLOW CHANGES &
RESTRICTIONS
Jeff Blazekovich
Lockmaster,
Dresden Island Lock & Dam
245 Marseill 030409 U483.37 +0.14 16 3 3 01:56
Up Low Can 0600 L461.31 -0.40
Mar 4 2009
0600 Hrs. Running 17 ft at Dam. Outdraft conditions exist.
Parking in canal waiting out high water is forbidden.
2-18-09 Upper Left Floating Bit has sunk in chamber. Down bound
tows 600 feet long will need to tie stern lines off on right
descending side.
02-10-2009
The upper gates are being repaired and all foot traffic need to
cross on the lower gates.
09-JUN-2008
ALL TOWS NEED TO BE FLAT WHEN GOING THRU THE LOWER GATES.
PROTECTION PLATES ARE MISSING FROM EACH GATE. BUMPERS ARE
REQUIRED. STAY OFF GATES IF POSSIBLE WHEN GOING THRU.
13-March-2008
A SMALL SECTION OF ARMOR PLATING IS MISSING ON THE LEFT
DESCENDING SIDE ON THE UPPER-LEFT 550 FOOT MARK. PLEASE TRY TO
KEEP TOWS OFF THAT AREA TO AVOID STRIPING OFF MORE PLATING.
LARRY RODRIGUEZ
LOCKMASTER
MARSEILLES LOCK AND DAM
TEL-815-795-2593
Fax-815-795-2594
231 Starved 030409 U458.96 +0.09 15 A28 0 PC 1 1 3 4 00:00
Upper Lower 0600 L450.44 -0.87 W34
03/04/2009 @ 0600 hrs.
Gate opening: 15.00'
Upper pool: 458.96
Lower pool: 450.44(10.14'above flat pool)
Hydro: 41.55 CFS = 3.50' gate opening
No restrictions
Upper Pool: Outdraft
Lower Pool At flood stage and falling
Be aware of the set to the right descending bank below the lower
guidewall.
Ice pictures last updated 02/13/2009
***Be aware of the rock shelf off the right descending bank about
400'-500' below the lower guidewall. The rock shelf is marked with
a green buoy.
***North bound tows, please call for lock turn below the Utica
Highway Bridge, Mile 229.
Have a nice day
Lockmaster,
Mark Witalka
158 Peoria 030409 U445.63 -0.12 OUT A25 0 FA 0 0 8 3 00:00
Up Low Dam 0600 L445.63 -0.12 0 W35
Mar.2nd. The water level is rising again, with predictions to
crest Wed. Our dam is down. Please cut wheel wash when going over
top of dam.
****Please contact the locks on channel 14 as always.****
80 La Grang 030409 U433.70 +0.21 OUT A22 0 FA 0 0 5 5 00:00
Up Low Dam 0600 L433.70 +0.21 0 W33 03R15C75
LAGRANGE LOCK AND DAM
03/04/2009
0700 Hrs.
Our dam is down! Our pool stage is 433.71. Our tainter
gate is out.
All tows will run the navigable pass.
For questions or concerns you may call 217-225-3317 or
marine channel 14.
William A. Cross
Lockmaster Updated by J.
Hanssen 03/04/2009
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General River Notes:
Rake to box couplings the entire width of the tow at break points
of the tow (ice couplings) will be required at locks when
conditions dictate. Double tripping and use of industry provided
helper boats during ice conditions will be required if proper
couplings are not accomplished prior to arrival at the lock.
Failure to comply may result in loss of turn.
SEE UP-TO-DATE WEATHER FORECAST BELOW:
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ILLINOIS RIVER WEATHER FORECAST SUMMARY
City Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon
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Chicago
Hi: 43 54 52 44 43 47
Lo: 32 43 36 36 33
Conds: Ptly Cldy Drizzle Ptly Cldy Rain Rain Shrs Ptly Cldy
Peoria
Hi: 46 60 59 54 51 55
Lo: 36 45 41 42 36
Conds: Ptly Cldy Msly Cldy Ptly Cldy Msly Cldy Rain Shrs Ptly Cldy
La Grange Lock
Hi: 49 63 62 59 54 57
Lo: 38 47 45 44 39
Conds: Ptly Cldy Windy Ptly Cldy Msly Cldy Rain Shrs Msly Cldy
St. Louis
Hi: 56 65 68 63 61 63
Lo: 42 48 47 45 46
Conds: Sunny Msly Cldy Ptly Cldy Msly Cldy Msly Cldy Msly Cldy
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SUMMARY OF WEATHER CODES
FA = Fair or Clear RN = Rain BS = Blowing Snow/Dust
PC = Partly Cloudy SN = Snow DR = Drizzle
CL = Cloudy FG = Fog SH = Showers
TH = Thunderstorms
SUMMARY OF ICE CODES (X = Unknown)
ELEMENT 1 ELEMENT 2 ELEMENT 3 ELEMENT 4 ELEMENT 5
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Ice Cover TYPE Thickness STRUCTURE Extent in
Percent in R-Running in Inches B-Breaking Miles
Tenths A-Stationary H-Honeycombed Upstream
(00=NONE, P-Stopped T-Rotten
10=FULL) J-Jammed L-Layered
F-Formed C-Clear
Locally G-Hanging
S-Shore F-Frazil
N-Anchor S-Slush
C-Cake E-Sheet
H-Shell