Notice

11/01/2024 02:57 PM

Notice to Mariners

Erie Canal – Vischer Ferry and Crescent

November 1, 2024

 

Flashboard Removal at Crescent & Vischer Ferry Projects Begins November 4

 

The New York Power Authority, working with BIDCO Marine Group, Inc., will remove flashboards at the Crescent & Vischer Ferry dams starting Monday, November 4, 2024. These activities will cause fluctuations in water levels which may affect marinas, boats and docks.

The schedule is as follows:

 

Monday, November 4

Water levels at Vischer Ferry remain at navigation season levels. BIDCO completes mobilization efforts to Vischer Ferry Project / Lock 7. (Elevation 213.1’ BCD)

 

Tuesday, November 5

 Water levels at Vischer Ferry remain at navigation season levels. Work begins on removal and storage of Vischer Ferry Boat Denial Lines. (Elevation 213.1’ BCD)

 

Wednesday, November 6

Water levels at Vischer Ferry remain at navigation season levels. Work on removal and storage of Vischer Ferry Boat Denial Lines continues. (Elevation 213.1’ BCD)

 

Thursday, November 7

Morning: Water levels at Vischer Ferry remain at navigation season levels. Work on removal and storage of Vischer Ferry Boat Denial Lines completed. (Elevation 213.1’ BCD)

Afternoon: Work barge travels from Lock 7 / Vischer Ferry Project to Lock 6 / Crescent Project.

Overnight: If needed, a drawdown begins at Vischer Ferry as water levels between Mohawk River / Erie Canal Lock E7 and Lock E8 are lowered. Water levels will drop approx. 2 feet, depending on river flows at the time. The water drawdown is completed by Friday morning. (Elevation 211.0’ Barge Canal Datum)

 

Friday, November 8

Morning: Water levels at Vischer Ferry are at, or gradually rise approximately 2 feet to, top of flashboards (normal navigation season level). (Elevation 213.1’ BCD)

Morning: 2-foot drawdown is started at Crescent as water levels between Mohawk River / Erie Canal Lock E6 and Lock E7 begin lowering. (Elevation 183.5’ BCD)

Afternoon: Removal of flashboards at Crescent is completed. (Elevation 183.5’ BCD).

Evening: Water levels at Crescent rise approximately 4 inches, to non-navigation season levels. (183.8’)

 

Monday, November 11

Work suspended for the observance of Veterans Day.

Water levels at Vischer Ferry remain at navigation season levels. (Elevation 213.1’ BCD)

 

Tuesday, November 12

BIDCO completes mobilization efforts to Crescent. Work barge travels from Lock 6 / Crescent Project to Lock 7 / Vischer Ferry Project. (Elevation 213.1’ BCD)

Overnight: A drawdown begins at Vischer Ferry as water levels between Mohawk River / Erie Canal Lock E7 and Lock E8 are lowered. Water levels will drop approx. 2 feet, depending on river flows at the time. The water drawdown is completed by Wednesday morning. (Elevation 211.0’ Barge Canal Datum)

 

Wednesday, November 13

Morning: Water levels at Vischer Ferry are lowered approx. 6 inches. Fish Deterrent system components are removed from Vischer Ferry forebay. Flashboards are removed on Dam F. (Elevation 210.5’ BCD)

Evening: Water levels at Vischer Ferry rise approx. 7 inches. (Elevation 211.1’ BCD)

 

Thursday, November 14

Morning: Water levels at Vischer Ferry drop approx. 7 inches. Flashboards are removed on Dam D. (Elevation 210.5’ BCD)

Evening: Water levels at Vischer Ferry rise approx. 7 inches. (Elevation 211.1’ BCD)

 

Friday, November 15

Morning: Water levels at Vischer Ferry drop approx. 7 inches. Flashboards are removed on Dam E. (Elevation 210.5’ BCD)

Evening: Water levels at Vischer Ferry rise approximately 4 inches, to non-navigation season levels. (Elevation 210.8’ BCD)

Barring any complications or inclement weather, flashboard removal will be completed by Friday, November 15, 2024. Unforeseen precipitation and/or high water conditions may delay this schedule. Should you have any questions, please contact me at 518- 287-6340.

*BCD refers to Barge Canal Datum

The Canal system closed to navigation at 6:00 pm on Wednesday, October 16, 2024.

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