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St Paul/Rock Island/St Louis/Chicago Districts
Information on Navigation Conditions
Run at 01/08/2009 at 07:40
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NOTE: Gage,Elev/Change Dam Cond: last 24 hrs from 06:00
St. Paul: 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)
MISSISSIPPI 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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854 USAF 010809 U798.97 +0.07 0 A 3 0.01FA 0 0 0 0 00:00
0600 L749.20 -0.30 W32 10A80L02
Lock is closed for season.
853 LSAF 010709 U749.20 -0.30 3 0 0 00:00
0600 L125.68 -99.72
We are closed for season. Ice still very thick.
848 L/D 1 010809 U725.33 0.00 0 A-1 0 FA 0 0 0 0 00:00
0600 L688.23 0.00 W33 09A08L01
Lock is closed for season.
815 L/D 2 0 0 0 00:00
Lock is closed for season.
797 L/D 3 010809 U675.00 +0.01 11 A 0 0 PC 0 0 0 0 00:00
0600 L677.74 10.03 W35 05A07C02
Seasonal weather. 01/07/2009.
753 L/D 4 010809 U667.08 -0.01 7 A 4 0 FA 0 0 0 0 00:00
0600 L660.37 +0.02 W32 08A03L01
Lock is closed for season.
738 L/D 5 010809 U659.93 +0.01 8 A 3 0.02FA 0 0 0 0 00:00
0600 L651.06 0 W32
Lock is closed for season.
728 L/D 5a 010809 U650.65 0.00 8 A 3 0.01FA 0 0 0 0 00:00
0600 L645.82 0 W32 09A06C09
Lock is closed for season.
714 L/D 6 010609 U645.18 0.00 8 A12 0.02CL 0 0 0 0 00:00
0600 L639.80 0.00 W32 10A13C10
Lock closed to navigation
703 L/D 7 010809 U639.18 +0.01 5 A 6 0.01FA 0 0 0 0 00:00
0600 L631.40 +0.03 W32 10A12C11
Lock is closed for season.
679 L/D 8 010709 U630.54 +0.04 6 A 4 0.02CL 0 0 0 0 00:00
0600 L621.08 +0.01 W33 10P08L23
Lock is closed for season.
648 L/D 9 010809 U619.74 0.00 23 A 5 0.01CL 0 0 0 0 00:00
0600 L613.31 0 W32 10A10C30
Lock is closed for season.
615 L/D 10 010809 U611.17 +0.16 19 A 4 0.02FA 0 0 0 0 00:00
0600 L604.87 -0.16 W32 10A07C30
Lock is closed for season. Bulkhead slots are being installed.
583 L/D 11 010809 U 14.65 -0.02 37 A 7 0 FA 0 0 0 0 00:00
0600 L 5.01 -0.05 W32 10A12C32
557 L/D 12 010809 U 11.76 +0.05 34 A 8 0 FA 0 0 0 0 00:00
0600 L 5.14 -0.14 W32 10A10C24
522 L/D 13 010809 U 14.19 +0.06 44 A 8 0 PC 0 0 0 0 00:00
0600 L 4.84 -0.02 W31 10A09C31
493 L/D 14 010809 U 14.83 +0.05 23 A 9 0 FA 0 0 0 0 00:00
0600 L 4.71 +0.29 W33 02F03B01
483 L/D 15 010809 U 18.67 +0.27 11 A 9 0.01PC 0 0 0 0 00:00
0600 L 5.83 +0.05 W32 01R01T03
The Auxiliary Lock Chamber is closed to all traffic effective 18
August 2003. This closure is due to serious structural
deterioration of the miter gates. This restriction is in effect
until further notice.
457 L/D 16 010809 U 11.00 -0.32 44 A 9 0.01FA 0 0 0 0 00:00
0600 L 4.59 -0.25 W32 09F03C20
437 L/D 17 010809 U 9.01 -0.04 68 A10 0 PC 0 0 0 0 00:00
0600 L 6.56 -0.36 W32 09A05C05
Extensive damage occurred to Miter Gate #2 (Upper Landwall) on 27
March 2004 at Lock 17, UMR Mile 437.1. The #2 Miter Gate was hit
again on 6 April 2005 and 28 March 2008. All towboats are advised
to have their tows completely flat on the upper guide wall before
the head of the tow reaches the upper miter gates. This should
help in eliminating or lessening any impact that might occur on
the #2 Miter gate. Any further contact to the #2 Miter Gate has
the potential to do extreme damage and close Lock 17.
410 L/D 18 010809 U 9.35 -0.19 78 A11 0 FA 0 0 0 0 00:00
0600 L 4.18 -0.33 W32 10A06C20
364 L/D 19 010809 U518.13 -0.23 n/a A13 0 PC 0 0 0 0 00:00
0600 L482.72 +0.51 W32 09A09L20
343 L/D 20 010809 U 10.64 +1.58 87 A13 0 PC 0 0 0 0 00:00
0600 L 5.12 -0.39 W32 05A05L02
325 L/D 21 010809 U 11.68 -0.37 63 A15 0 FA 0 0 0 1 00:00
0600 L 5.10 -0.98 W32 08S03L18
Effective 2 Jan 2009, the 70-foot width restriction is lifted at
LD21. An assist boat is necessary to pull cuts.
301 L/D 22 010809 U 13.02 -0.28 64 A17 0 PC 0 0 1 1 00:13
0600 L 6.27 -0.89 W32 06A03L05
Effective 2 Jan 2009, the 70-foot width restriction is lifted at
LD22. An assist boat is necessary to pull cuts.
EFFECTIVE 11 April 2005 - There exists a potential for damage
along the Upper I-wall bulkhead slot due to vertical armor now
missing in this area. In accordance with Nav Notice 1 - Tows in
this area should have a minimum of two deckhands with fenders
stationed at the head end of every tow 100 feet or greater in
width. Additional personnel shall be required at the stern if the
lock operator determines that it is necessary to protect this area
from damage.
273 L/D 24 010809 U449.03 +0.33 23 A18 0 FA 0 0 2 3 00:17
0600 L438.38 -1.21 W34 01R02T07
241 L/D 25 010809 U433.93 +1.33 51 A22 0 FA 0 0 0 3 00:00
0600 L423.41 -0.99 W33
Effective 21 Dec 2008 70' width restriction.
201 MEL PRIC 010709 U417.30 +1.10 73 1 1 00:05
1000 L406.50 -0.50
185 L/D 27 010809 U404.70 -0.40 n/a A25 0.01PC 0 0 7 5 00:10
0600 L394.70 -0.20 W--
2 MORRING BITS ARE MISSING ON THE AUX.LOCK MIDDLE WALL.
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ALL BOATS NEED TO BE USING THEIR BUMPERS WHEN THEY ARE COMMING
INTO THE LOCK CHAMBER. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR DECK HANDS ARE
REMINDED TO TAKE THEM OUT TO
THE HEAD OF TOW, AND PLEASE USE THEM., THE LOCK WALLS ARE GETTING
IN BAD SHAPE.
AND ALL BOATS ARE TO COME INTO THE CHAMBERS AT A WALK SPEED, OUR
MORING BITS ARE
GETTING BANGED UP., AND THEY ARE WEARING OUT ALSO.
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General River Notes:
General River Notes:
Rake to box couplings the entire width of the tow at break point
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.
Much Additional Navigation Information can be obtained on the
World Wide Web (WWW) at Navigation Information Connection(NIC)
URL --> http://www2.mvr.usace.army.mil/NIC2/default.cfm
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MISSISSIPPI RIVER WEATHER FORECAST SUMMARY
City Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue
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Dubuque
Hi: 17 28 16 23 20 9
Lo: 13 13 3 15 1
Conds: Sunny Snow Flurries Ptly Cldy Ptly Cldy Very Cold
Quad Cities
Hi: 22 34 22 27 23 13
Lo: 19 18 9 19 5
Conds: Sunny Rain/Snow Flurries Ptly Cldy Ptly Cldy Ptly Cldy
Burlington
Hi: 25 39 24 31 26 16
Lo: 22 20 13 21 8
Conds: Sunny Msly Cldy Flurries Ptly Cldy Ptly Cldy Ptly Cldy
Quincy
Hi: 28 47 26 35 30 22
Lo: 24 21 16 23 13
Conds: Sunny Msly Cldy Ptly Cldy Ptly Cldy Ptly Cldy Ptly Cldy
St. Louis
Hi: 33 51 28 39 33 30
Lo: 26 27 20 27 18
Conds: Sunny Ptly Cldy Ptly Cldy Ptly Cldy Ptly Cldy Ptly 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
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St Paul/Rock Island/St Louis/Chicago Districts
Information on Navigation Conditions
Run at 01/08/2009 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 010809 U -0.98 +0.02 0 A13 0.03FA 0 0 0 0 00:00
0400 L -2.04 +0.03 W32
(9/27/08)Due to mechanical failure Chicago Harbor Lock will be
using only one of it's sector gates. The northeast sector gate is
inoperable at this time and only the
southeast gate will be used to pass boat traffic that is 35 feet
or less in width.
Estimated time for repairs is unknown. Chicago Harbor Lock
apologizes for any inconvenience that may incur.
10/3/08---Repairs to the NE sector gate is now completed. Chicago
Harbor Lock is now fully operational. Sorry for any
inconveniences that we may have caused.
326 O'Brien 010809 U -0.96 -0.15 0 A13 0.03PC 0 0 4 3 00:01
0600 L -1.88 -0.05 W32 10F07L05
07-JAN-2008 0700 hours
T.J. O'Brien Lock is open to navigation.
Ice is covering 100% of river, up to six inches thick along the
shore. There are some nice open areas of water in the channel
with the remainder of the channels covered with broken, floating
ice.
Currently the sector gates are opening and closing completely,
however, if the gates should start lack opening completely, the
lock crew will contact the arriving vessels to notify them to stay
off of the approach and lock walls while entering and leaving the
lock to prevent any damage to the gates.
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 010809 U575.77 -0.02 n/a A13 0 CL 0 1 2 3 02:04
0600 L539.68 -0.08 W48
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 010809 U538.75 -0.35 2 A10 0 PC 0 1 4 5 03:29
0600 L505.36 +0.14 W38
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 010809 U504.92 +0.12 12 A10 0 PC 0 0 4 4 01:53
0600 L487.36 -0.66 W37 01F01C01
Jan 7, 2009; @ 1200 hrs
*** ICE COUPLINGS ARE RECOMMENDED ***(RAKE TO BOX)***
*** WE ARE LOCKING NORMALLY IN BOTH DIRECTIONS***
Wind: W @ 11
Current Gate Opening: 13 Feet
Upper Pool: 504.72
Lower Pool: 488.00
Air Temp: 21
Water Temp: 33
No ice visible in upper or lower pools.
Temps are dropping w/light snow flurries forcast, Please be
careful on deck
***UPPER FLOATING MOORING BIT IS BACK IN SERVICE AS OF 1345hr
THIS AFTERNOON*
****CONTACT THE LOCK ON CHANNEL 14 FOR CURRENT FLOW CHANGES &
RESTRICTIONS****
Jeff Blazekovich
Lockmaster,
Dresden Island Lock & Dam
245 Marseill 010809 U483.10 -0.05 13 A10 0 FA 1 0 1 3 00:25
0600 L460.92 -0.27 W33
JAN 8 2009
0600hrs Running 13 ft at dam.
01/02 There are no locking restrictions at this time other than
those listed below. There is no ice but ice couplings are
recommended because of changing conditions. When there are ice
couplings there must be a box to rake coupling minimum across the
whole tow.
Boats that decide to lock must exit and leave the canal and clear
the dam: no parking or stopping in that area.
...USE EXTRA CAUTION PATCHES OF ICE LOWER WALL...
All floating timber heads are free and usable.
Black bouy at foot of Bell Island missing, black below chem dock
pulled out in mid stream do not use as true bouy line.
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
231 Starved 010809 U458.99 +0.07 13 A12 0 PC 1 0 3 7 02:06
0600 L451.46 -0.73 W32 03F01C02
01/08/2009 @ 0600
Gate opening: 12.50'
Upper pool: 458.99
Lower pool: 451.46 (11.16'above flat pool)
Hydro: 1981 CFS = 2.0' gate opening
Upper Pool: Slight Outdraft
Lower Pool: Flood stage and falling
Ice pictures have been updated.
Floating timberheads are tied up, using wall pins.
Lock restrictions:....ICE COUPLINGS REQUIRED....
***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.
Lockmaster,
Mark Witalka
158 Peoria 010809 U448.36 -0.55 OUT A11 0 PC 0 0 4 6 00:00
0600 L448.36 -0.55 0 W33 02R02B02
December 31th. Our dam is down! We have the navigational pass.
Please reduce your throttles when going over the dam. We have 85%
open water this morning, with some ice flowing. When we go back
into operation it is the time of year for "ICE COUPLINGS"!
****Please contact the locks on channel 14 as always.****
80 La Grang 010809 U439.76 -0.29 OUT A14 0.01FA 0 0 4 3 00:00
0600 L439.76 -0.29 0 W33 01S01G10
LAGRANGE LOCK AND DAM
01/08/2009
0700 hrs.
Our dam is down. Our pool stage is 439.76.(falling) We have
no ice. All North & South bound traffic will use the
Navigable pass.
For questions or concerns you may call 217-225-3317 or
marine channel 14.
William A. Cross
Lockmaster Updated by John
01/08/2009
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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 Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue
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Chicago
Hi: 25 31 24 26 27 14
Lo: 17 24 10 16 4
Conds: Ptly Cldy Snow Msly Cldy Ptly Cldy Ptly Cldy Very Cold
Peoria
Hi: 26 38 26 31 28 17
Lo: 21 21 13 20 9
Conds: Ptly Cldy Msly Cldy Msly Cldy Ptly Cldy Msly Cldy Very Cold
La Grange Lock
Hi: 28 43 27 32 32 21
Lo: 22 22 15 22 13
Conds: Ptly Cldy Ptly Cldy Msly Cldy Ptly Cldy Msly Cldy Msly Cldy
St. Louis
Hi: 33 51 28 39 33 30
Lo: 26 27 20 27 18
Conds: Sunny Ptly Cldy Ptly Cldy Ptly Cldy Ptly Cldy Ptly 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
--------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
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
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