Low waters close navigation locks on Lake Okeechobee in Florida
5/23/2017 3:12:40 PM
CATEGORIES:
Relief, Response & Restrictions
Tourism & Recreation
Water Supply & Quality
AFFECTED AREAS:
Glades County, FL
Martin County, FL
Okeechobee County, FL
Start Date: 4/28/2017
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Four navigation locks on the northern side of Lake Okeechobee closed in April when the lake level dropped below 12 feet. The affected locks are the S-135 structure at J&S Fish Camp in Martin County, the G-36 structure at Henry Creek in Okeechobee County, the S-127 structure at Buckhead Ridge in Glades County and the S-131 structure at Lakeport in Glades County.
If Lake Okeechobee dips below 11 feet, the South Florida Water Management District will close the S-193 navigation lock at Taylor Creek in Okeechobee County for public safety.
santiva chronicle (Sanibel, Fla.), May 23, 2017
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