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Floodgate Status
NAVIGATIONAL ALERT - BAYOU CLOSURE AT GOLDEN MEADOW
Due to issues with equipment, repairs at the Leon Theriot Lock have been delayed until next week. Beginning Monday, May 12th through Wednesday, May 14th the lock will be closed to boat traffic from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM with one opening each day from 12:00 noon until 1:00 PM.
Mariners are advised to remain clear of the lock during its scheduled closure times, and to make navigational plans accordingly.
Floodgate & Lock Details
Width: 56 feet
Sill Elevation: -15.3 ft below sea level
Length of Lock: 450 ft
Drafts:
Ted Gisclair Floodgate (Larose): 10 feet
Leon Theriot Lock (Golden Meadow): 13 feet
Updated 7:30 a.m. 05/07/2025
Scheduled daily openings during Larose Ted Gisclair Floodgate closures:
6am ∙ 9am ∙ 1pm ∙ 6pm ∙ 10pm ∙ 2am
NOTE: These scheduled opening times do not apply when a total closure (no foreseeable scheduled openings) is observed.
Scheduled openings for Golden Meadow Leon Theriot Lock:
Every half hour on the hour and half hour (i.e. 10:00, 10:30, 12:00, 11:30, etc.)