SECTOR HOUSTON-GALVESTON, SUBMERGED LAND ACT (SLA) - MERMENTAU CHANNEL
General / Marine Construction (Excluding Bridges) / Facilities, Barriers, Manmade Reefs, Riprap, Jetties / Dikes
Grand Lake - Mermentau River - Catfish Point Control Structure - Restricted Operations --- To: Until Further Notice --- Catfish Point Control Structure is currently in a restricted locking procedure because of low water and high salinity in Grand Lake. The restricted procedure will consist of locking vessels from 6:00 a.m., at the top of every hour, until 6:00 p.m., each day. For up-to-date information, the Catfish Point Control Structure can be contacted at (337) 540-3160. POC: USACE (504) 862-2971 and (337) 529-7510
Valid 2026-09-17 until further notice.
Position 29-51.78N 092-50.90W
USCG Heartland (Gulf) District Local Notice to Mariners 43/2026