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Ohio River - Mile 973

Location: Ohio River
Mile Marker: 973.0
Lat / Lon: N 37° 04.948' / W 089° 08.774'
Depth: 12
Description:
We anchored just below the old submerged dike in 12 feet of water. Another trawler our size and a slightly larger cruiser yacht shared the anchorage. There was some chop in the water due to the long fetch with a south-southwest wind at 10 MPH but the current was strong enough to keep is pointing directly upstream all night. We used 5:1 scope and our 44 lb Rocna bit quickly, didn't budge all night, and came up clean (due to sandy mud) the next morning. Mild wakes from the barges passing upstream but nothing rough. Took the dinghy to a sandy beach for a short walk, it's well suited for pets. This is a good stop as it left us only 7 miles to the Olmsted Lock & Dam so it was easy to time our arrival there.
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2.00

(3)

2.00 out of 5 stars

Holding:

5.00

Wind Protection:

3.00

Current Flow:

3.00

Wake Protection:

1.00

Scenic Beauty:

1.00

Ease of Shopping:

1.00

Shore Access:

1.00

Pet Friendly:

1.00

Cell Service:

5.00

WiFi:

5.00

Review for Ohio River - Mile 973

Reviewed by: Ron Zienka, Knot On Call, on Sep 29, 2025
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 48'
Draft: 4.7'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

3

Current Flow:

3

Wake Protection:

1

Scenic Beauty:

1

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

1

Pet Friendly:

1

Cell Service:

5

WiFi:

5

09/19/2025 - Anchored just outside the channel across from "Mound City" past the underwater dike in ~7' water. Good holding, we experienced minimal waking from tow's (that could vary depending on schedules). Beautiful sky views, industrial otherwise. Good for a quick stop. Best to pull anchor and be moving first thing the following morning.

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Review for Ohio River - Mile 973

Reviewed by: Travis, Brave C’s, on Oct 17, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 46'
Draft: 3.5'

Overall Rating:

1

This anchorage is not an option with the current low water conditions. There is dry ground between the channel & the anchorage

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Review for Ohio River - Mile 973

Reviewed by: Jane Fidler, Picnic Boat, on Oct 2, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 34'
Draft: 4.0'

Overall Rating:

1

There is active dredging and way to many spoil piles to be able to navigate this anchorage!
10/02/2022

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