Red river lock and dam 1

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This stream site, maintained by the USGS Louisiana Water Science Center (identifier USGS-LA), has the name "RED RIVER ABOVE LOCK AND DAM 1 NEAR VICK" and has the identifier USGS-07355603. This site is in the watershed defined by the 8 digit Hydrologic Unit Code (HUC) 08040301. You can learn more about what is happening in this HUC at the EPA's Surf Your Watershed site or at the USGS Science In Your Watershed site. See more details of this site the the USGS NWIS Web page for this site.

This site is located in Catahoula Parish County, Louisiana at 31.25046134000000 degrees latitude and -91.9381794000000 degrees longitude using the datum NAD83. The horizontal location collection method was "Interpolated from MAP." and the accuracy is Unknown Unknown.

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Upstream and downstream locations

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When were data collected at this location?

Periods of record for data characteristic groups

Characteristic GroupDate Range*
Inorganics, Major, Metals 1987 - 1995
Inorganics, Major, Non-metals 1987 - 1995
Inorganics, Minor, Metals 1987 - 1995
Inorganics, Minor, Non-metals 1987 - 1995
Microbiological 1987 - 1995
Nutrient 1987 - 1995
Organics, Other 1987 - 1995
Physical 1987 - 1995

*Date ranges may contain gap years

What other information is available for this location?

Detailed Metadata

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Location MetadataValue
OrganizationIdentifier USGS-LA
OrganizationFormalName USGS Louisiana Water Science Center
MonitoringLocationIdentifier USGS-07355603
MonitoringLocationName RED RIVER ABOVE LOCK AND DAM 1 NEAR VICK
MonitoringLocationTypeName Stream
HUCEightDigitCode 08040301
LatitudeMeasure 31.25046134000000
LongitudeMeasure -91.9381794000000
HorizontalAccuracyMeasure/MeasureValue Unknown
HorizontalAccuracyMeasure/MeasureUnitCode Unknown
HorizontalCollectionMethodName Interpolated from MAP.
HorizontalCoordinateReferenceSystemDatumName NAD83
CountryCode US
StateCode 22
CountyCode 025
ProviderName NWIS

Flood Categories (in feet)

Historic Crests
(1) 58.33 ft on 03/21/2016
(2) 56.00 ft on 05/11/1991
(3) 54.10 ft on 05/21/1990
(4) 53.52 ft on 06/14/2015
(5) 53.01 ft on 01/18/2016
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Recent Crests
(1) 58.33 ft on 03/21/2016
(2) 53.01 ft on 01/18/2016
(3) 53.52 ft on 06/14/2015
(4) 40.88 ft on 04/07/2014
(5) 43.43 ft on 08/26/2013
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Low Water Records
Currently none available.

Red river lock and dam 1

Gauge Location

Red river lock and dam 1

Disclaimer
Latitude/Longitude Disclaimer: The gauge location shown in the above map is the approximate location based on the latitude/longitude coordinates provided to the NWS by the gauge owner.
Flood Impacts & Photos
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If you notice any errors in the below information, please contact our Webmaster
50.2 Water at stage reached on 1/8/1988
46.1 Water at stage reached on 3/29/1985
40 Normal pool stage
About This Location
Red river lock and dam 1

Latitude: 31.251455° N, Longitude: 91.959772° W, Horizontal Datum: NAD83/WGS84

River Stage
Reference Frame
Gauge HeightFlood StageUses
NWS stage 0 ft 53 ft Interpreting hydrographs and NWS watch, warnings, and forecasts, and inundation maps
Vertical DatumElevation
(gauge height = 0)
Elevation
(gauge height = flood stage)
Elevation information source
NAVD88 Not Available Not Available Survey grade GPS equipment, FEMA flood plain maps, newer USGS topographic maps
NGVD 29 Not Available Not Available Older USGS topographic maps, NGVD29 benchmarks
MSL Not Available Not Available Older USGS topographic maps, MSL benchmarks
Other Not Available Not Available  

Current/Historical Observations:

  • Corps of Engineers (COE) Info for Red River Lock 1
  • U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Data and Site Info for Red River Lock 1

Resources
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Collaborative Agencies
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What is a lock and dam system?

A lock and dam system enables a large ship to move from a body of water at one level to another body of water at another level.

How many dams are on the Red River?

A development river In China, there are 41 hydropower dams in China, 2 multi-purpose dams and 25 irrigation dams in the Red River Basin; in Vietnam, there are 25 hydropower dams, 3 multi-purpose dams, and 9 irrigation dams. There are some immense reservoirs in the Basin.

How does a lock and dam work on the Mississippi river?

A lock is a chamber that may be opened on either end to allow boats to enter or leave. Once a boat is in the lock, water is added to the chamber to raise a boat to the upstream pool or released from the chamber to lower a boat to the downstream pool. Near each lock and dam the water is turbulent and dangerous.

What is the largest lock on the Mississippi river?

The main lock is 110 feet (33.5 m) wide by 600 feet (180 m) long and its auxiliary lock is 110 feet (34 m) wide by 360 feet (110 m) long. ... Lock and Dam No. 15 is a lock and dam located on the Upper Mississippi River..