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The Kaskaskia River Project hosted a renaming ceremony in honor of Former Congressman Costello, a longtime advocate of the river and the communities that rely upon it,, Nov 6, 2014. The Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014 renamed the lock in recognition of his commitment to the Kaskaskia River watershed.

Welcome to Jerry F. Costello Lock and Dam!

The Kaskaskia River Project hosted a renaming ceremony in honor of Former Congressman Costello, a longtime advocate of the river and the communities that rely upon it,, Nov 6, 2014. The Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014 renamed the lock in recognition of his commitment to the Kaskaskia River watershed.

The Kaskaskia River Project hosted a renaming ceremony in honor of Former Congressman Costello, a longtime advocate of the river and the communities that rely upon it,, Nov 6, 2014. The Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014 renamed the lock in recognition of his commitment to the Kaskaskia River watershed.

Welcome to Jerry F. Costello Lock and Dam!

The Kaskaskia River Project hosted a renaming ceremony in honor of Former Congressman Costello, a longtime advocate of the river and the communities that rely upon it,, Nov 6, 2014. The Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014 renamed the lock in recognition of his commitment to the Kaskaskia River watershed.

The Jerry F. Costello Lock and Dam, formerly the Kaskaskia Lock and Dam is located on the confluence of the Kaskaskia and Mississippi rivers at river mile 117. Operational since Nov. 9, 1973, the lock is 600 feet long and 84 feet wide, with a maximum lift capability of 29 feet. The dam features two 60-foot by 30-foot Tainter gates.

Jerry F. Costello Lock and Dam

The Jerry F. Costello Lock and Dam, formerly the Kaskaskia Lock and Dam is located on the confluence of the Kaskaskia and Mississippi rivers at river mile 117. Operational since Nov. 9, 1973, the lock is 600 feet long and 84 feet wide, with a maximum lift capability of 29 feet. The dam features two 60-foot by 30-foot Tainter gates.

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Kaskaskia River Barge Trip

8/28/2024

The 2024 Lower Kaskaskia Stakeholders Inc. (LKSI) will be hosting their barge trip on Friday, September 6, 2024, at the Jerry F. Costello Lock & Dam in Modoc, IL (4800 Lock and Dam Road). This trip is...

Kaskaskia Solar Eclipse

4/8/2024

Please join us at the Kaskaskia River Project on Monday, April 8, 2024, for the solar eclipse. Eclipse glasses, one per person, will be available for those joining us while supplies last. The Project,...

Recreational Vessel Lockages Are Being Postponed at the Jerry F. Costello Lock and Dam Until Drought Conditions

10/23/2023

Beginning Monday, October 16, recreational vessel lockages will not be permitted at the Jerry F. Costello Lock & Dam in Modoc, IL (4800 Lock and Dam Road) until the Kaskaskia River returns to a...

Army Corps of Engineers reminds visitors to practice water safety

5/8/2023

As millions of Americans plan visits to our nation’s lakes and rivers, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reminds visitors of the importance of practicing safe, sensible, and thoughtful activities in,...

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Kaskaskia River Project
4800 Lock and Dam Road
Modoc, IL 62261
Phone: (618) 284-7160
Email: KaskyL&D@usace.army.mil

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