Pipes Reinstalled at Fry’s Run
Monday, August 27, 2018
The temporary pipes have been reinstalled at the Fry’s Run Aqueduct and Lehigh River is again flowing south. Thanks DCNR for the quick action!
Low Water Levels in the Canal from New Hope South
Low Water Levels in the Canal from New Hope South
May 30, 2018
To prevent more property damage, many of the Canal waste gates had to be opened during Sunday’s torrential rain, thus the Canal levels are low. As a consequence of necessary opening of waste gates, all the branches, etc. that landed in the Canal after the other various storms were swept to the waste gates and some lodged in the openings and some are piled in front. Until the openings are cleared, the gates can’t be closed, and water can’t be accumulated. The Park staff is working on the daunting task of removing and hauling away all the debris.
Sinkholes at Lock 20 Repaired
Sinkholes at Lock 20 Repaired
November 21, 2017
Using the new Menzi, the Park staff has repaired the two sinkholes in the vicinity of Lock 20 south of Kintnersville and water is again flowing southward “at a good clip.”
Water problems in the north
Water problems in the north
November 16, 2017
Earlier this week, the water levels in the northern end of the Canal had to be drawn down because the wickets of Groundhog Lock needed to be repaired . (Yes, “sticky wickets.”) The Park maintenance staff took care of them, but while the water was low, two sinkholes were discovered between Lock 20 and Indian Rock Inn. The Park will be using the new Menzi to excavate and pour flowable fill into the holes to plug them. Knock on wood – water should return late next week.
Water Woes
Water Woes
August 31, 2017
The level of the Delaware River, as measured in Trenton, is at 8.56 ft. This level is .044 below the level of the New Hope inlet located behind the former Odette’s. The consequence is that no River water is entering the Canal, and the levels from New Hope to Bristol are slowly dropping.
From Bethany Hare – Assistant Park Manager
The pump at Center Bridge, which allows the Delaware Canal to be watered from Center Bridge south to New Hope, stopped working the other day. After inspection by a representative from Sander Power Equip Co. it was determined that a piece of the internal impeller assembly had broken. We are sending it out to be repaired today, but there is about a 2-week turnaround time before we can get the part back and replaced in the pump in the river. Replacing the part in the pump is also dependent on river levels being low enough for our equipment to reach the pump out in the river; we do not expect any issues with this but it’s always a potential variable.
Our intention is to return the pump to working order as soon as possible, but with the turnaround time for the part there is risk for a fish kill, which we want to avoid. Our staff will be watching for any fish in trouble in this stretch as the water continues to drop. We welcome notifications from visitors/neighbors of fish in need, as well as assistance from volunteers with removing fish and returning them to the river. If you have any questions, please contact the park office at 610-982-5560.
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