Chickamauga Lock & Dam

Comment by: William Mcnutt, Excellent Seas, on Jan 22, 2025
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 43'
Draft: 5.5'

Operators were courteous, friendly, and professional. Letdown was smoother than an elevator. The one tiny hitch was that they didn't wait for me to report that I was secure to the pin. The siren went off while I was still tying up.<br /> <br /> Still: overall a very positive experience.

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Comment by: Tom Taylor on Apr 7, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'
Draft: 4.5'

VHF for lock is now ch 14.

• WG Editor Comment:
  

  Thanks, change made.

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Comment by: Jeff Gephart on Jun 26, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 36'
Draft: 3.5'

After decades of going through Locks on the Western River System, after talking to the lockmaster for Chickamauga Lock, TN, I learned something new. I praised one of his lock operators and how professional he was when I was locking through last week during some nasty weather with engine issues. The lockmaster indicated my comment would be put on his operators' performance file and help him receive a bonus. I always like to be professional and pleasant since they catch grief from many people, so I will tell the boss when exceptional service. Be friendly, and they can make your journey much more enjoyable.

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Comment by: Terry Hoy, Meridian, on Sep 5, 2019
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'
Draft: 5.0'

WARNING. This is a short lock. There are only two bollards on each side. The center has a full length cable

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