W.P. Franklin Lock & Dam River Gauge - Olga, FL
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member lazyCachers
N 26° 43.240 W 081° 41.602
17R E 431037 N 2955684
Located on the Caloosahatchee River approximately 33 miles upstream of the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway. Viewing area off Old Olga Road just east of Olga, Florida at the W.P. Franklin Lock Recreation Area.
Waymark Code: WM4370
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 06/30/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member TheBeanTeam
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This river gauge shows the water level for the Caloosahatchee River/Okeechobee Waterway. W.P. Franklin Lock and Dam were constructed in 1965 for flood control, water control, prevention of salt-water intrusion, and navigation purposes.

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RIVER GAUGE INFORMATION:
The gauge tops out at 22 feet with the normal level showing at 17-18 feet.

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