This is to advise mariners
transiting the White River Entrance Channel (WREC) of increased head
differentials between Norrell Lock and Dam and Montgomery Point Lock and
Dam. At 12:00 noon today, the tailwater
elevation at Norrell Lock and Dam was 144.61 ft-msl and the headwater elevation
at Montgomery Point Lock and Dam was 141.87 ft-msl with a differential of 2.74
feet. The WREC differential is forecasted
to be 3 feet tomorrow and will remain above 3 feet
for at least four days. Mariners are
reminded of advised tow restrictions during increased differentials:
WREC
Differential # Barges
2.9
feet or less No
restriction
3.0
to 4.4 feet 12
barge down bound restriction
No
restriction up bound
4.5
to 5.0 feet 9
barge down bound restriction
No
up bound restriction
5.1
to 5.9 feet 4
barge down bound restriction during daylight
2
barge down bound restriction during night
No
up bound restriction
Mariners transiting the
WREC should use extreme caution in this area, especially when passing
Montgomery Point Lock and Dam. Contact
Montgomery Point Lock and Dam or Norrell Lock and Dam for current differential
and elevations or visit our website at http://www.swl.usace.army.mil/Missions/WaterLevels.aspx
Questions or requests for
additional information concerning this notice should be directed to James
McKinnie in the Little Rock District Office, at (501) 324-5739 or (501) 324-5096,
or you may email CESWL-OP-OM@us.army.mil.
//signed//
Kevin J. McDaniels
Chief, Operations
Division
Release no. SWL 16-027