The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) re-opened most of its navigational locks to public access with the exception of the S-61 Boat Lock in Osceola County.
SFWMD-operated locks in normal operations:
The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) will temporarily close all of its navigational locks to public access at the end of regular operating hours tonight, Tuesday, November 8.
The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) re-opened five navigational locks along the Kissimmee River and in the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes.
The S-65, S-65A, S-65D and S-65E boat locks along the Kissimmee River and the S-61 Southport boat lock were closed for public access to assist with alleviating high water conditions in the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes after Hurricane Ian.
GLADES COUNTY, Fla. - The Buckhead Ridge S-127 Boat Lock on Lake Okeechobee's North Shore re-opened after being temporarily closed to navigation for maintenance work.
The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) is making a temporary change in operations for the S-310 Boat Lock in Clewiston beginning today, Friday, October 21 at 8:00 p.m.
Operating Hours
SFWMD maintains several boat locks on the north shore of Lake Okeechobee as well as the S-310 Boat Lock on the south shore of Lake Okeechobee.
GLADES COUNTY, Fla. - The Buckhead Ridge S-127 Boat Lock on Lake Okeechobee's North Shore will temporarily close to navigation on Tuesday, October 18 and Wednesday, October 19, 2022 for maintenance. The boat lock is expected to re-open on Thursday, October 20, 2022.
The S-69 Weir is a new water control structure within the restored Kissimmee River floodplain that delivers water downstream to the C-38 Canal. It is located within the river between U.S. 98 and the CSX Railroad Bridge. It is approximately 2,000 feet north of the CSX Railroad Bridge. (27°20'39.9"N 81°02'05.3"W)
Boaters are encouraged to exercise caution on Kissimmee Lake/Kissimmee River (C-38 Canal) due to high water levels. Boaters may encounter rapidly flowing water and potential submerged hazards. Boaters are advised not to navigate near the State Road 60 Bridge toward the S-65 structure. There are possible obstructions in the water including debris and floating vegetation.
Recent rains from Hurricane Ian have increased regional water levels. Existing gates and navigation locks are being used to alleviate high water conditions in the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes.
The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) opened the following navigational locks today, at the beginning of operating hours.
The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) will re-open additional navigational locks tomorrow, Saturday, October 1 at the beginning of operating hours.
Navigational Locks Re-Opening on Saturday, October 1
