Great Loop Lock Reference

Melvin Price Locks and Dam

Reviewed planning reference for lock approach, communications, and float-plan preparation.

Upper Mississippi River

Melvin Price Locks and Dam

Alton, IL

Latitude / Longitude38.870000
-90.178600

PhoneNot listed

VHF Channel14

Operating AuthorityNot listed

Last ReviewedNot listed

Lock Location

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About This Lock

Segment: Upper Mississippi River. Route status: core inland-river route. Approximate coordinate. USACE St. Louis District operates this major Upper Mississippi lock facility; VHF/phone should be verified in current navigation notices. Source: https://www.mvs.usace.army.mil/Missions/Navigation/Locks-and-Dams/Melvin-Price/

Before You Arrive

Fenders ready
Lines ready
Crew briefed
PFDs on deck
Radio on correct channel
Call / monitor lock
Check current notices

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Navigation Safety Note

This page is a planning reference, not a substitute for official notices, charts, lockmaster instructions, or current local conditions. Always confirm lock status, operating hours, closures, restrictions, and instructions with the official authority before arrival.