RedactedNarrative: Watercraft with two occupants was waiting for southbound lockage at Lock and Dam #3. While waiting, the motor began to sputter. The operator put the boat into neutral and the motor stalled out. Operator tried to start the watercraft. The watercraft began drifting toward the Lock and Dam #3 roller gates. The operator and passenger grabbed oars on the boat and tried to row the watercraft. A safety boat operated by staff at Lock and Dam #3 responded to assist. The safety boat advised the operator to throw out the anchors. The operator threw out the anchors but they didn't hold. The watercraft made contact with what they thought was Roller Gate #2. Both occupants of the watercraft were wearing life jackets and they safely made it onto the safety boat. The watercraft then went into the roller gates submerged causing heavy damage to the watercraft. The watercraft was a Total Loss.
  
  There were no injuries associated with this incident. Alcohol was not a factor. Tow Boat USA responded and towed the disabled watercraft. Lock and Dam #3 reported that the roller gate was down 2 feet from the surface of the water.