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St Paul/Rock Island/St Louis/Chicago Districts
Information on Navigation Conditions
Run at 03/18/2010 at 02:40
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NOTE: Gage,Elev/Change Dam Cond: last 24 hrs from 02:00
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 02:00 (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 031710 U800.99 +0.53 0 A34 0 FA 0 0 0 0 00:00
0600 L750.32 -0.14 W35
853 LSAF 031710 U750.32 -0.14 20 A34 0 FA 0 0 0 0 00:00
0600 L729.65 +1.06 W35
Lower St. Anthony Falls Lock and Dam UMRM 853.4 will be closed to
all navigation due to high river flows and construction work
occurring in the auxilary gate bay. If navigation is essential
through Lower St. Anthony Falls after the intial close date or
before the scheduled reopening date contact Scott Bratten at
651-290-5624 or Aaron Buesing 651-290-5627 Monday through Friday
between 0700 and 1530.
848 L/D 1 031710 U727.74 +0.71 0 A32 0 FA 0 0 0 0 00:00
0600 L697.70 +2.00 W35
Lock and Dam 1 will be closed to all navigation for repairs to the
upstream miter gates. Work will commence at 0600 hours on 29 March
2010. Lock and Dam 1 is currently scheduled to reopen at 2200
hours on 9 April 2010. This work is required to stop/minimize
excessive leakage from the miter gates. If navigation is critical
through Lock and Dam 1 after the intial close date or before the
scheduled reopening date please contact Jerry Stalder or Leon
Mucha at (608) 687-9104 Monday through Friday between 0700 and
1530.
815 L/D 2 031710 U687.04 -0.12 85 A33 0.01FA 0 0 0 0 00:00
0600 L681.73 +1.37 W34
797 L/D 3 031710 U675.38 +0.31 99 A37 0.01CL 0 0 0 0 00:00
0600 L674.72 +1.37 W35 00 00 01
753 L/D 4 031710 U667.33 +0.10 126 A48 0 FG 0 0 0 0 00:00
0600 L664.32 +1.02 W35
738 L/D 5 031710 U660.04 +0.03 103 A36 0 FG 0 0 0 0 00:00
0600 L654.95 +0.84 W36
03/17/2010 - Flow, 77.300 cfs
728 L/D 5a 031710 U651.06 -0.06 174 A35 0 FG 0 0 0 0 00:00
0600 L650.16 +1.07 W36
No ice above or below Dam in the channel. As of March 17,2010 at
0600.
714 L/D 6 031710 U645.25 +0.03 125 A36 0 FG 0 0 0 0 00:00
0600 L643.08 +0.90 W38
703 L/D 7 031710 U639.38 +0.02 127 A36 0 FG 0 0 0 0 00:00
0600 L636.65 +0.97 W33
679 L/D 8 031710 U630.79 +0.16 123 A54 0 FG 0 0 0 0 00:00
0600 L627.57 +0.76 W40
648 L/D 9 031710 U620.06 0.00 169 A38 0 FG 0 0 0 0 00:00
0600 L619.24 +0.85 W39
615 L/D 10 031710 U610.78 0.00 OUT A40 0 FG 0 0 0 0 00:00
0600 L610.49 +0.79 W36
583 L/D 11 031810 U 14.94 -0.04 104 A38 0 FG 0 0 0 0 00:00
0000 L 10.10 +0.46 W39
557 L/D 12 031810 U 11.65 +0.07 OUT A39 0 FA 0 0 0 0 00:00
0200 L 11.27 +0.49 W39
522 L/D 13 031810 U 14.06 -0.08 101 A34 0 FA 0 0 0 0 00:00
0200 L 10.78 +0.77 W40
493 L/D 14 031810 U 15.05 +0.09 94 A35 0.02FG 1 1 0 0 00:00
0200 L 8.08 +0.57 W43
483 L/D 15 031810 U 18.43 -0.02 60 A36 0 FG 0 0 0 0 00:00
0200 L 12.34 +0.58 W40
457 L/D 16 031810 U 12.57 +0.15 OUT A38 0 FG 0 0 1 0 00:00
0200 L 12.12 +0.14 W43
437 L/D 17 031810 U 15.08 +0.05 OUT A42 0 FG 0 0 1 0 00:00
0200 L 14.81 +0.01 W43
410 L/D 18 031810 U 11.55 -0.14 OUT 1 0 00:00
0200 L 11.04 -0.10
364 L/D 19 031810 U518.05 -0.16 n/a A43 0 CL 0 0 0 0 00:00
0200 L493.65 -0.11 W40
343 L/D 20 031810 U 16.98 -0.05 OUT A44 0 PC 0 0 0 0 00:00
0200 L 16.30 -0.05 W43
325 L/D 21 031810 U 19.36 -0.09 OUT A43 0 CL 0 0 0 0 00:00
0000 L 18.52 -0.13 W42
301 L/D 22 031810 U 19.35 -0.14 OUT 0 0 00:00
0200 L 18.80 -0.14
273 L/D 24 031810 U451.66 -0.01 OUT A43 0 CL 0 0 0 0 00:00
0200 L450.84 -0.04 W41
AS of 12/17/09, Ice couplings are required at Lock 24
241 L/D 25 031710 U437.19 +0.22 OUT A44 0 CL 0 0 0 0 00:00
2000 L436.13 +0.28 W43
Lock 25 will be closed to all vessel traffic, 06:00 4 Jan 2010 to
18:00 4 April 2010. During this time Lock Bulkhead Slots and
Cover Structures will be installed just below the lower miter
gates. tlr When T/W is below 421.50 towboats with loads should
not park below elevator.
201 MEL PRIC 031810 U420.20 +0.60 OUT 0 1 00:00
0000 L419.50 +0.60
185 L/D 27 031810 U418.10 +0.40 n/a 3 7 00:06
0200 L412.40 +0.50
2 MOORING 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
MOORING BITS ARE
GETTING BANGED UP., AND THEY ARE WEARING OUT ALSO.
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General River Notes:
Rake to box ice couplings the entire width of the tow, at break
points of the tow, will be required at locks when ice is present
at the locks. 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 locks. Failure to
comply may result in loss of turn. Tow configuration to ice
couplings shall not be accomplished at the lock or lock approach.
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 Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
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Dubuque
Hi: 44 44 42 45 49 55
Lo: 34 36 35 34 33
Conds: Ptly Cldy Cloudy Rain/Snow Cloudy Ptly Cldy Sunny
Quad Cities
Hi: 48 46 43 46 51 56
Lo: 38 37 37 36 35
Conds: Ptly Cldy Cloudy Rain Cloudy Ptly Cldy Sunny
Burlington
Hi: 49 47 43 47 51 58
Lo: 39 38 36 35 35
Conds: Ptly Cldy Cloudy Rain Cloudy Ptly Cldy Sunny
Quincy
Hi: 51 47 48 47 51 58
Lo: 41 41 38 35 36
Conds: Msly Cldy Cloudy Rain Msly Cldy Ptly Cldy Sunny
St. Louis
Hi: 54 51 50 51 52 59
Lo: 44 43 42 38 38
Conds: Rain Shrs Cloudy Rain Msly Cldy Ptly Cldy Sunny
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St Paul/Rock Island/St Louis/Chicago Districts
Information on Navigation Conditions
Run at 03/18/2010 at 02:40
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NOTE: Gage,Elev/Change Dam Cond: last 24 hrs from 02:00
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 02:00 (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 031710 U -0.84 -0.23 0 2 2 00:04
2200 L -2.00 +0.01
CHICAGO HARBOR LOCK: 3/16/10 All lock operations are normal and
navigational conditions near the lock are free and clear of any
ice.
326 O'Brien 031810 U -0.60 -0.20 0 0 3 00:00
Upper Lower 0200 L -1.70 -0.10
17 Mar 2010 0730 hours
No restrictions; normal operations.
Upper & lower ends are clear of ice; we have open water.
Water Temperature: 40.5 Outside Air Temperature: 34.8 Wind: 2 N
For more information, contact the Lock on land line 773-646-2183
or marine channel 16.
Judith Gooch,
Acting Lockmaster
T.J. O'Brien Lock
291 Lockport 031810 U576.00 -0.16 n/a A33 0 FA 0 1 1 5 00:40
0000 L539.85 -0.25 W52
Current Flow Conditions:
03-17-2010
Time 1500hrs
Flow 2400cfs.
3/10/10
Lower right emptying valve is out of service. Longer than normal
emptying times.
All tows entering the Joliet harbor should call MWRD
at 312-751-5133 for the actual flow and any anticipated
flow changes.
286 Brandon 031810 U538.66 -0.17 10 A33 0 FA 0 0 2 5 00:24
0200 L505.17 +0.07 W48
03-17-10 600hrs
flow-4950
All tows entering the Joliet Harbor should call MWRD at
312-751-5133 for actual and anticipated flow changes.
272 Dresden 031810 U504.81 +0.01 20 A31 0 FA 1 0 0 6 00:08
Upper Lower 0200 L491.14 -0.71 W47
MARCH 17, 2010 0600
GATE OPENING: 22'
UPPER POOL: 504.78
LOWER POOL: 491.73
AIR TEMP: 31
WIND: Calm
WATER TEMP: 47
****ALL FLOATING MOORING BITS ARE
OPERATIONAL****
DO NOT HEEL OFF THE SERVICE GATES WHEN LEAVING THE LOCK.
PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT YOUR TOW IS FLAT ON THE GUIDEWALL BEFORE
ENTERING THE LOCK.
A REMINDER FOR ALL DECKHANDS, PLEASE BE CAREFUL ON LOCKWALLS.
WHILE AWAITING DOWNBOUND LOCKAGE, PLEASE DO NOT USE THE TREES ON
THE
RIGHT DESCENDING BANK AS A TIE OFF.
Jeff Blazekovich
Lockmaster,
Dresden Island Lock & Dam
245 Marseill 031810 U483.28 +0.05 24 6 2 02:38
Up Low Can 0200 L462.98 -0.50
17 March 2010
2300 Gate Opening 26.0 FT.
RESTRICTIONS:
11-MARCH 2010:
We are in outdraft conditions. Once tow commits to lock it must
clear the canal. There will be no parking in the canal except for
those waiting turn to lock.
3' of lower wall remains out of water use caution when aligning
tow. Prefer to have loads toward the lower wall side.
LARRY RODRIGUEZ
LOCKMASTER
MARSEILLES LOCK AND DAM
TEL-815-795-2593
Fax-815-795-2594
231 Starved 031810 U458.99 +0.29 32 A37 0 FG 0 2 8 1 09:57
Upper Lower 0200 L452.94 -0.70 W46
03/17/2010 @ 1800 hrs.
Gate opening: 35.00'
Hydro: 0 CFS = 0'
Upper Pool:458.80
Lower Pool:453.19 = 12.89 above flat pool > Flat Pool = 440.30
Lower Wall Elevation= 458.50
** 17-Mar-2010- Center Floating Timberhead is our of service until
repairs can be made.
** Upper & Lower Pool at flood stage & falling
** Be aware of the set to the right descending bank below the
lower guidewall
** 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 031810 U447.22 +0.42 OUT A40 0 FA 0 0 6 0 00:00
Up Low Dam 0000 L447.22 +0.42 0 W47
15 March 2010
Our dam is down.
****Please contact the locks on channel 14 as always.****
80 La Grang 031810 U437.28 +0.69 OUT A41 0 CL 0 0 2 2 00:00
Up Low Dam 0000 L437.28 +0.69 0 W40
LAGRANGE LOCK AND DAM
03/18/2010
00:05 Hrs.
Our dam is down. The river is having a slow rise. Our pool stage
is 437.28. All traffic will use the navigable pass. Please reduce
your wheel wash as much as possible when crossing our pass. For
questions or concerns, please call(217)225-3317 or marine channel
14. Thank you.
William A. Cross
Lockmaster Updated by Rich
03/18/2010
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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 Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
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Chicago
Hi: 49 48 47 48 46 55
Lo: 39 38 37 36 35
Conds: Ptly Cldy Cloudy Cloudy Msly Cldy Ptly Cldy Sunny
Peoria
Hi: 50 47 46 48 50 57
Lo: 40 40 39 36 32
Conds: Ptly Cldy Cloudy Rain Cloudy Ptly Cldy Ptly Cldy
La Grange Lock
Hi: 53 49 48 49 52 57
Lo: 41 41 39 36 32
Conds: Ptly Cldy Cloudy Rain Cloudy Ptly Cldy Sunny
St. Louis
Hi: 54 51 50 51 52 59
Lo: 44 43 42 38 38
Conds: Rain Shrs Cloudy Rain Msly Cldy Ptly Cldy Sunny
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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