Hello all, I have just received the ACOE charts for the inland rivers from Chicago to the Gulf. I was very impressed with the whole process. Simply call the appropriate office and they send them the same day and the price was very reasonable. I guess that's our tax dollars at work! I had already known that the level of detail on these charts was not what I was used to seeing on ocean charts but was impressed with the information that was on them. The line drawings of all the bridges should be helpful. The question I have is regarding the "Sailing Line" that is shown on all the charts. In some places, it goes right over wing dams. How exposed and dangerous are wing dams? I have heard that in some places and at some water levels they are exposed and easy to see but at other times they can lurk just below the surface. Just how dangerous are wing dams? Thanks, Scott Coles MASCOT Mainship 390 > > We have done thousands upon thousands of miles on the inland river > system(s) and have never had any problem with the Corps of Engineer > charts. > They are bound in books and exceedingly easy to follow. In fact, Pat and I > have often discussed about how accurate they are--even when using a chart > more than 15 yrs old.