SFWMD Opens Lake Okeechobee North Shore Lock

October 27, 2016

WHAT: The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) restored normal operation of the S-193 lock today at Taylor Creek on the north shore of Lake Okeechobee. The lock has been closed since September 26 for gate repairs.

WHEN: The lock reopened today at 5:30 a.m. to resume normal operations.

WHERE: The S-193 lock is located at the Taylor Creek mariner's access on the north shore of Lake Okeechobee in Okeechobee County.