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Locks

NDC provides information on locks through the Lock Performance Monitoring System (LPMS), which is a web-based system used to collect and report data on vessels that traverse through Corps-owned or operated locks in near real-time. The primary purpose of the LPMS is to capture data relating to operations of locks, which acts as a planning tool for vessel operators and aids them in tracking progress of goods shipped on U.S. waterways. This information is then posted on Corps Locks.

 

Layout of Lock Performance Monitoring System Data Flow

Lock Performance Monitoring System (LPMS)

The LPMS is a web-based system that is used to collect and report data on vessels as they traverse through Corps-owned or operated locks. Data on vessel movements, location, lockage times, and delays is entered either manually or by lock operators or via automatic identification systems (AIS) from ships. Reporting information from the LPMS is summarized in Corps Locks. (link is to info-graphic only)

 

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Live Public Lock Data

Corps Locks provides tabular data and reports generated from LPMS based on nearly real time data. Reports include the following: Lock Status Report, Lock Queue Report, Tonnage Report, and Lock Flotilla Report. Corps Locks also provides information on Find a Vessel, River at a Glance, Glossary, Data Web Services, and Commodity Codes. 

 

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Engineering Forms 3102C & D

These forms are the basis upon which LPMS data is collected and disseminated.

Engineering Form 3102C

Engineering Form 3102D

 

The following reports are generated using the LPMS and published monthly or annually.

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Key Lock Report

Summary and year-to-date totals of commodities and barge traffic for select sites on the marine transportation system.

 

Lock Statistics by River

Lock Statistics by River (annual)

Summary of usage and commodities movements through locks by river system.

 

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Lock Statistics by Division/District (annual)

Summary of usage and commodities movements through locks by USACE Division and District.

 

Tow transiting vessel with coal

Lock Characteristics

A catalog of Corps owned and/or operated locks and other facilities which collect LPMS data.

 

Public Lock System

Public Lock Commodity Report (annual)

Summary of commodities movements through locks by type and weight from 1999 to latest available year.

 

Lock Doors activating

Public Lock Usage Report

Summary of usage of locks by vessel type from 1999 to latest available year.

 

Workers Checking Locks

Public Lock Unavailability Report (annual)

Summary of openings and closures of locks by schedule type from 1999 to latest available year.