Julian Keen Jr. Lock, Moore Haven (Okeechobee Waterway)
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Julian Keen Jr. Lock, Moore Haven (Okeechobee Waterway) is a lock (USA). Through the year: daily 07:00 to 17:00. Today: 07:00 to 17:00. Reachable on VHF channel 13.
Harbour info
Lock
Locking about 20 min
VHF 13 · Tel. +1 863 946 0414
Location: 26° 50,37' N 081° 05,23' W
Locking times
Through the year: daily 07:00 to 17:00
| Day | Lockings |
|---|---|
| Sat 24/10 | 07:00 to 17:00 |
| Sun 25/10 | 07:00 to 17:00 |
| Mon 26/10 | 07:00 to 17:00 |
| Tue 27/10 | 07:00 to 17:00 |
| Wed 28/10 | 07:00 to 17:00 |
| Thu 29/10 | 07:00 to 17:00 |
| Fri 30/10 | 07:00 to 17:00 |
All times in local time (America/New_York).
Times: USACE Jacksonville District: Okeechobee Waterway, Schleusen und Bruecken (Betriebszeiten 7 bis 17 Uhr, letzte Schleusung 16:30, UKW 13); USACE Jacksonville District: Notices to Navigation 2026 (2026-015 Sperrungen 2027, 2026-012 Kabel bei Indiantown, 2026-019 St. Lucie Lock), as of 2026-10-20
Fees
- No fee
Notes
- Chamber 76.2 x 15.2 m (250 x 50 ft), lift 0.3 to 0.6 m; named after Julian Keen Jr. since 2021.
- The last locking starts 30 min before the end of operating hours; no locking after that.
- Lock tenders on VHF 13, bridges on VHF 9. In the chamber wear life jackets and stop the engine; a lockage takes 15 to 20 min.
- According to USACE (NTN 2026-005), only 7.3 m (24 ft) of the chamber width is currently usable.
Harbours nearby
- Moore Haven City Dock 0.8 km SW
Frequently asked questions
Julian Keen Jr. Lock, Moore Haven (Okeechobee Waterway): What are the locking times?
Through the year: daily 07:00 to 17:00. Today: 07:00 to 17:00.
Julian Keen Jr. Lock, Moore Haven (Okeechobee Waterway): How much does it cost to pass through?
No fee
Julian Keen Jr. Lock, Moore Haven (Okeechobee Waterway): Which VHF channel?
Reachable on VHF channel 13.
Sources: USACE Jacksonville District: Okeechobee Waterway, Schleusen und Bruecken (Betriebszeiten 7 bis 17 Uhr, letzte Schleusung 16:30, UKW 13), USACE Jacksonville District: Notices to Navigation 2026 (2026-015 Sperrungen 2027, 2026-012 Kabel bei Indiantown, 2026-019 St. Lucie Lock)