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Illinois Waterway, Starved Rock Lock and Dam , 950 North 27th Road, Utica, La Salle County, IL

Illinois Waterway, Starved Rock Lock and Dam , 950 North 27th Road, Ut...

Survey number: HAER IL-164-D National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 04000166

Illinois Waterway, Brandon Road Lock and Dam , 1100 Brandon Road, Joliet, Will County, IL

Illinois Waterway, Brandon Road Lock and Dam , 1100 Brandon Road, Joli...

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Illinois Waterway, Brandon Road Lock and Dam , 1100 Brandon Road, Joliet, Will County, IL

Illinois Waterway, Brandon Road Lock and Dam , 1100 Brandon Road, Joli...

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Illinois Waterway, Brandon Road Lock and Dam , 1100 Brandon Road, Joliet, Will County, IL

Illinois Waterway, Brandon Road Lock and Dam , 1100 Brandon Road, Joli...

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Gallipolis Locks & Dam, Across Ohio River, Gallipolis, Mason County, WV

Gallipolis Locks & Dam, Across Ohio River, Gallipolis, Mason County, W...

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Bear Trap Dam, State Route 115, Stoddartsville, Luzerne County, PA

Bear Trap Dam, State Route 115, Stoddartsville, Luzerne County, PA

Significance: The dam is the best preserved example of the two remaining dams from a one-way slack water navigation system for carrying coal, lumber, and milled products down the Lehigh River. Developed by Josi... More

Ouachita River Lock & Dam No. 8, Ouachita River at River Mile 282.8, Calion, Union County, AR

Ouachita River Lock & Dam No. 8, Ouachita River at River Mile 282.8, C...

Significance: The Ouachita River Lock and Dam No. 8 is one of the oldest remaining locks and dams in the State of Arkansas. It represents a vital segment in the earliest attempt by the U.S. Army Corps of Engin... More

Ouachita River Lock & Dam No. 8, Ouachita River at River Mile 282.8, Calion, Union County, AR

Ouachita River Lock & Dam No. 8, Ouachita River at River Mile 282.8, C...

Significance: The Ouachita River Lock and Dam No. 8 is one of the oldest remaining locks and dams in the State of Arkansas. It represents a vital segment in the earliest attempt by the U.S. Army Corps of Engin... More

Ouachita River Lock & Dam No. 8, Ouachita River at River Mile 282.8, Calion, Union County, AR

Ouachita River Lock & Dam No. 8, Ouachita River at River Mile 282.8, C...

Significance: The Ouachita River Lock and Dam No. 8 is one of the oldest remaining locks and dams in the State of Arkansas. It represents a vital segment in the earliest attempt by the U.S. Army Corps of Engin... More

Little Chute Lock & Dam, Fox River at Mill Street, Little Chute, Outagamie County, WI

Little Chute Lock & Dam, Fox River at Mill Street, Little Chute, Outag...

Significance: The Little Chute Locks and Dam Complex allowed passage for water craft in an otherwise unnavigable stretch of the Fox River at Little Chute created by a 36 foot drop in elevation in a little under... More

Little Chute Lock & Dam, Fox River at Mill Street, Little Chute, Outagamie County, WI

Little Chute Lock & Dam, Fox River at Mill Street, Little Chute, Outag...

Significance: The Little Chute Locks and Dam Complex allowed passage for water craft in an otherwise unnavigable stretch of the Fox River at Little Chute created by a 36 foot drop in elevation in a little under... More

Little Chute Lock & Dam, Fox River at Mill Street, Little Chute, Outagamie County, WI

Little Chute Lock & Dam, Fox River at Mill Street, Little Chute, Outag...

Significance: The Little Chute Locks and Dam Complex allowed passage for water craft in an otherwise unnavigable stretch of the Fox River at Little Chute created by a 36 foot drop in elevation in a little under... More

Little Chute Lock & Dam, Fox River at Mill Street, Little Chute, Outagamie County, WI

Little Chute Lock & Dam, Fox River at Mill Street, Little Chute, Outag...

Significance: The Little Chute Locks and Dam Complex allowed passage for water craft in an otherwise unnavigable stretch of the Fox River at Little Chute created by a 36 foot drop in elevation in a little under... More

Kaukauna Lock & Dam, Fox River at Canal Street, Kaukauna, Outagamie County, WI

Kaukauna Lock & Dam, Fox River at Canal Street, Kaukauna, Outagamie Co...

Significance: The Kaukauna Locks and Dam Complex provides passage around drop in elevation of 50 feet in the Lower Fox River at Kaukauna. The complex served as an integral part of the Lower Fox River Waterway ... More

Kaukauna Lock & Dam, Fox River at Canal Street, Kaukauna, Outagamie County, WI

Kaukauna Lock & Dam, Fox River at Canal Street, Kaukauna, Outagamie Co...

Significance: The Kaukauna Locks and Dam Complex provides passage around drop in elevation of 50 feet in the Lower Fox River at Kaukauna. The complex served as an integral part of the Lower Fox River Waterway ... More

Kaukauna Lock & Dam, Fox River at Canal Street, Kaukauna, Outagamie County, WI

Kaukauna Lock & Dam, Fox River at Canal Street, Kaukauna, Outagamie Co...

Significance: The Kaukauna Locks and Dam Complex provides passage around drop in elevation of 50 feet in the Lower Fox River at Kaukauna. The complex served as an integral part of the Lower Fox River Waterway ... More

Kaukauna Lock & Dam, Fox River at Canal Street, Kaukauna, Outagamie County, WI

Kaukauna Lock & Dam, Fox River at Canal Street, Kaukauna, Outagamie Co...

Significance: The Kaukauna Locks and Dam Complex provides passage around drop in elevation of 50 feet in the Lower Fox River at Kaukauna. The complex served as an integral part of the Lower Fox River Waterway ... More

Kaukauna Lock & Dam, Fox River at Canal Street, Kaukauna, Outagamie County, WI

Kaukauna Lock & Dam, Fox River at Canal Street, Kaukauna, Outagamie Co...

Significance: The Kaukauna Locks and Dam Complex provides passage around drop in elevation of 50 feet in the Lower Fox River at Kaukauna. The complex served as an integral part of the Lower Fox River Waterway ... More

Upper Mississippi River 9-Foot Channel, Lock & Dam No. 6, Trempealeau, Trempealeau County, WI

Upper Mississippi River 9-Foot Channel, Lock & Dam No. 6, Trempealeau,...

Significance: The Upper Mississippi River Lock and Dam Project represents one of the largest and most ambitious of such undertakings. With roots in the Progressive Era, the project was adopted by New Deal prop... More

Upper Mississippi River 9-Foot Channel, Lock & Dam No. 6, Trempealeau, Trempealeau County, WI

Upper Mississippi River 9-Foot Channel, Lock & Dam No. 6, Trempealeau,...

Significance: The Upper Mississippi River Lock and Dam Project represents one of the largest and most ambitious of such undertakings. With roots in the Progressive Era, the project was adopted by New Deal prop... More

Cedars Lock & Dam, 4527 East Wisconsin Road, Little Chute, Outagamie County, WI

Cedars Lock & Dam, 4527 East Wisconsin Road, Little Chute, Outagamie C...

Significance: The Cedars Lock and Dam Complex allowed passage around the Cedars Rapids for watercraft navigating between Little Chute and Appleton and thus served as one integral part of the Lower Fox River Wat... More

Cedars Lock & Dam, 4527 East Wisconsin Road, Little Chute, Outagamie County, WI

Cedars Lock & Dam, 4527 East Wisconsin Road, Little Chute, Outagamie C...

Significance: The Cedars Lock and Dam Complex allowed passage around the Cedars Rapids for watercraft navigating between Little Chute and Appleton and thus served as one integral part of the Lower Fox River Wat... More

James River & Kanawha Canal, South River Dam & Lock, Maury River, Lexington, Lexington, Virginia

James River & Kanawha Canal, South River Dam & Lock, Maury River, Lexi...

Significance: Located on the western bank of the Maury River (formerly the North River) approximately one-quarter mile upstream from its junction with the South River. In its present condition, the dam is appr... More

Rapide Croche Lock & Dam, At 22.8 mile marker on Lower Fox River, Wrightstown, Brown County, WI

Rapide Croche Lock & Dam, At 22.8 mile marker on Lower Fox River, Wrig...

Significance: The Rapide Croche Lock and Dam Complex allowed water navigation around rapids in the Fox River for boats traveling between Kaukauna and Green Bay. This complex served as an integral part of the Lo... More

Upper Mississippi River 9-Foot Channel, Lock & Dam No. 8, On Mississippi River near Houston County, MN, Genoa, Vernon County, WI

Upper Mississippi River 9-Foot Channel, Lock & Dam No. 8, On Mississip...

See HAER MN-20, Upper Mississippi River Nine-Foot Channel Project History, Locks and Dams 3-10, for additional information. Significance: The Upper Mississippi River Lock and Dam Project represents one of the l... More

Upper Mississippi River 9-Foot Channel, Lock & Dam No. 8, On Mississippi River near Houston County, MN, Genoa, Vernon County, WI

Upper Mississippi River 9-Foot Channel, Lock & Dam No. 8, On Mississip...

See HAER MN-20, Upper Mississippi River Nine-Foot Channel Project History, Locks and Dams 3-10, for additional information. Significance: The Upper Mississippi River Lock and Dam Project represents one of the l... More

Upper Mississippi River 9-Foot Channel, Lock & Dam No. 8, On Mississippi River near Houston County, MN, Genoa, Vernon County, WI

Upper Mississippi River 9-Foot Channel, Lock & Dam No. 8, On Mississip...

See HAER MN-20, Upper Mississippi River Nine-Foot Channel Project History, Locks and Dams 3-10, for additional information. Significance: The Upper Mississippi River Lock and Dam Project represents one of the l... More

Upper Mississippi River 9-Foot Channel, Lock & Dam No. 8, On Mississippi River near Houston County, MN, Genoa, Vernon County, WI

Upper Mississippi River 9-Foot Channel, Lock & Dam No. 8, On Mississip...

See HAER MN-20, Upper Mississippi River Nine-Foot Channel Project History, Locks and Dams 3-10, for additional information. Significance: The Upper Mississippi River Lock and Dam Project represents one of the l... More

Upper Mississippi River 9-Foot Channel, Lock & Dam No. 8, On Mississippi River near Houston County, MN, Genoa, Vernon County, WI

Upper Mississippi River 9-Foot Channel, Lock & Dam No. 8, On Mississip...

See HAER MN-20, Upper Mississippi River Nine-Foot Channel Project History, Locks and Dams 3-10, for additional information. Significance: The Upper Mississippi River Lock and Dam Project represents one of the l... More

Upper Mississippi River 9-Foot Channel, Lock & Dam No. 8, On Mississippi River near Houston County, MN, Genoa, Vernon County, WI

Upper Mississippi River 9-Foot Channel, Lock & Dam No. 8, On Mississip...

See HAER MN-20, Upper Mississippi River Nine-Foot Channel Project History, Locks and Dams 3-10, for additional information. Significance: The Upper Mississippi River Lock and Dam Project represents one of the l... More

Illinois Waterway, Peoria Lock and Dam, 1071 Wesley Road, Creve Coeur, Tazewell County, IL

Illinois Waterway, Peoria Lock and Dam, 1071 Wesley Road, Creve Coeur,...

Significance: The Peoria Lock and Dam site is significant as a component of the Illinois Waterway, which provided a navigable route from Lake Michigan to the Mississippi River and beyond. Peoria Dam is also si... More

Illinois Waterway, Peoria Lock and Dam, 1071 Wesley Road, Creve Coeur, Tazewell County, IL

Illinois Waterway, Peoria Lock and Dam, 1071 Wesley Road, Creve Coeur,...

Significance: The Peoria Lock and Dam site is significant as a component of the Illinois Waterway, which provided a navigable route from Lake Michigan to the Mississippi River and beyond. Peoria Dam is also si... More

Upper Mississippi River 9-Foot Channel, Lock & Dam No. 4, Alma, Buffalo County, WI

Upper Mississippi River 9-Foot Channel, Lock & Dam No. 4, Alma, Buffal...

Significance: This lock and dam was the first constructed as part of the Upper Mississippi River Nine-Foot Channel Project. It contains the standard items on most of the lock and dam structures in this project... More

Upper Mississippi River 9-Foot Channel, Lock & Dam No. 4, Alma, Buffalo County, WI

Upper Mississippi River 9-Foot Channel, Lock & Dam No. 4, Alma, Buffal...

Significance: This lock and dam was the first constructed as part of the Upper Mississippi River Nine-Foot Channel Project. It contains the standard items on most of the lock and dam structures in this project... More

Upper Mississippi River 9-Foot Channel, Lock & Dam No. 4, Alma, Buffalo County, WI

Upper Mississippi River 9-Foot Channel, Lock & Dam No. 4, Alma, Buffal...

Significance: This lock and dam was the first constructed as part of the Upper Mississippi River Nine-Foot Channel Project. It contains the standard items on most of the lock and dam structures in this project... More

Upper Mississippi River 9-Foot Channel, Lock & Dam No. 4, Alma, Buffalo County, WI

Upper Mississippi River 9-Foot Channel, Lock & Dam No. 4, Alma, Buffal...

Significance: This lock and dam was the first constructed as part of the Upper Mississippi River Nine-Foot Channel Project. It contains the standard items on most of the lock and dam structures in this project... More

Upper Mississippi River 9-Foot Channel, Lock & Dam No. 4, Alma, Buffalo County, WI

Upper Mississippi River 9-Foot Channel, Lock & Dam No. 4, Alma, Buffal...

Significance: This lock and dam was the first constructed as part of the Upper Mississippi River Nine-Foot Channel Project. It contains the standard items on most of the lock and dam structures in this project... More

Upper Mississippi River 9-Foot Channel, Lock & Dam No. 4, Alma, Buffalo County, WI

Upper Mississippi River 9-Foot Channel, Lock & Dam No. 4, Alma, Buffal...

Significance: This lock and dam was the first constructed as part of the Upper Mississippi River Nine-Foot Channel Project. It contains the standard items on most of the lock and dam structures in this project... More

Upper Mississippi River 9-Foot Channel Project, Lock & Dam No. 3, Red Wing, Goodhue County, MN

Upper Mississippi River 9-Foot Channel Project, Lock & Dam No. 3, Red ...

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Upper Mississippi River 9-Foot Channel Project, Lock & Dam No. 3, Red Wing, Goodhue County, MN

Upper Mississippi River 9-Foot Channel Project, Lock & Dam No. 3, Red ...

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of a dock, harbor, boats, water, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Upper Mississippi River 9-Foot Channel Project, Lock & Dam No. 3, Red Wing, Goodhue County, MN

Upper Mississippi River 9-Foot Channel Project, Lock & Dam No. 3, Red ...

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Upper Mississippi River 9-Foot Channel Project, Lock & Dam No. 3, Red Wing, Goodhue County, MN

Upper Mississippi River 9-Foot Channel Project, Lock & Dam No. 3, Red ...

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Upper Mississippi River 9-Foot Channel Project, Lock & Dam No. 3, Red Wing, Goodhue County, MN

Upper Mississippi River 9-Foot Channel Project, Lock & Dam No. 3, Red ...

Picryl description: Public domain image of an industrial equipment, workshop, assembly line, factory, power engine, 19th-20th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Upper Mississippi River 9-Foot Channel, Lock & Dam No. 9, Lynxville, Crawford County, WI

Upper Mississippi River 9-Foot Channel, Lock & Dam No. 9, Lynxville, C...

See HAER MN-20, Upper Mississippi River Nine-Foot Channel Project History, Locks and Dams 3-10, for additional information. Significance: The Upper Mississippi River Lock and Dam Project represents one of the l... More

Upper Mississippi River 9-Foot Channel, Lock & Dam No. 9, Lynxville, Crawford County, WI

Upper Mississippi River 9-Foot Channel, Lock & Dam No. 9, Lynxville, C...

See HAER MN-20, Upper Mississippi River Nine-Foot Channel Project History, Locks and Dams 3-10, for additional information. Significance: The Upper Mississippi River Lock and Dam Project represents one of the l... More

Upper Mississippi River 9-Foot Channel, Lock & Dam No. 9, Lynxville, Crawford County, WI

Upper Mississippi River 9-Foot Channel, Lock & Dam No. 9, Lynxville, C...

See HAER MN-20, Upper Mississippi River Nine-Foot Channel Project History, Locks and Dams 3-10, for additional information. Significance: The Upper Mississippi River Lock and Dam Project represents one of the l... More

Upper Mississippi River 9-Foot Channel, Lock & Dam No. 9, Lynxville, Crawford County, WI

Upper Mississippi River 9-Foot Channel, Lock & Dam No. 9, Lynxville, C...

See HAER MN-20, Upper Mississippi River Nine-Foot Channel Project History, Locks and Dams 3-10, for additional information. Significance: The Upper Mississippi River Lock and Dam Project represents one of the l... More

Upper Mississippi River 9-Foot Channel Project, Lock & Dam No. 7, Dresbach, Winona County, MN

Upper Mississippi River 9-Foot Channel Project, Lock & Dam No. 7, Dres...

Significance: The Upper Mississippi River Lock and Dam Project represents one of the largest and most ambitious of such undertakings. With root in the Progressive Era, the project was adopted by New Deal propo... More

Upper Mississippi River 9-Foot Channel Project, Lock & Dam No. 7, Dresbach, Winona County, MN

Upper Mississippi River 9-Foot Channel Project, Lock & Dam No. 7, Dres...

Significance: The Upper Mississippi River Lock and Dam Project represents one of the largest and most ambitious of such undertakings. With root in the Progressive Era, the project was adopted by New Deal propo... More

Upper Mississippi River 9-Foot Channel Project, Lock & Dam No. 7, Dresbach, Winona County, MN

Upper Mississippi River 9-Foot Channel Project, Lock & Dam No. 7, Dres...

Significance: The Upper Mississippi River Lock and Dam Project represents one of the largest and most ambitious of such undertakings. With root in the Progressive Era, the project was adopted by New Deal propo... More

Upper Mississippi River 9-Foot Channel Project, Lock & Dam No. 7, Dresbach, Winona County, MN

Upper Mississippi River 9-Foot Channel Project, Lock & Dam No. 7, Dres...

Significance: The Upper Mississippi River Lock and Dam Project represents one of the largest and most ambitious of such undertakings. With root in the Progressive Era, the project was adopted by New Deal propo... More

Upper Mississippi River 9-Foot Channel Project, Lock & Dam No. 7, Dresbach, Winona County, MN

Upper Mississippi River 9-Foot Channel Project, Lock & Dam No. 7, Dres...

Significance: The Upper Mississippi River Lock and Dam Project represents one of the largest and most ambitious of such undertakings. With root in the Progressive Era, the project was adopted by New Deal propo... More

Upper Mississippi River 9-Foot Channel Project, Lock & Dam No. 7, Dresbach, Winona County, MN

Upper Mississippi River 9-Foot Channel Project, Lock & Dam No. 7, Dres...

Significance: The Upper Mississippi River Lock and Dam Project represents one of the largest and most ambitious of such undertakings. With root in the Progressive Era, the project was adopted by New Deal propo... More

Illinois Waterway, La Grange Lock and Dam, 3/4 mile south of Country 795N at Illinois River, Versailles, Brown County, IL

Illinois Waterway, La Grange Lock and Dam, 3/4 mile south of Country 7...

Significance: La Grange Lock and Dam is significant as a component of the Illinois Waterway, which was developed to provide a navigable route from Lake Michigan to the Mississippi River and beyond. La Grange D... More

Illinois Waterway, La Grange Lock and Dam, 3/4 mile south of Country 795N at Illinois River, Versailles, Brown County, IL

Illinois Waterway, La Grange Lock and Dam, 3/4 mile south of Country 7...

Significance: La Grange Lock and Dam is significant as a component of the Illinois Waterway, which was developed to provide a navigable route from Lake Michigan to the Mississippi River and beyond. La Grange D... More

Upper Mississippi River 9-Foot Channel Project, Lock & Dam No. 5A, Winona, Winona County, MN

Upper Mississippi River 9-Foot Channel Project, Lock & Dam No. 5A, Win...

Significance: The Upper Mississippi River Lock and Dam Project represents one of the largest and most ambitious of such undertakings. With root in the Progressive Era, the project was adopted by New Deal propo... More

Upper Mississippi River 9-Foot Channel Project, Lock & Dam No. 5A, Winona, Winona County, MN

Upper Mississippi River 9-Foot Channel Project, Lock & Dam No. 5A, Win...

Significance: The Upper Mississippi River Lock and Dam Project represents one of the largest and most ambitious of such undertakings. With root in the Progressive Era, the project was adopted by New Deal propo... More

Upper Mississippi River 9-Foot Channel Project, Lock & Dam No. 5A, Winona, Winona County, MN

Upper Mississippi River 9-Foot Channel Project, Lock & Dam No. 5A, Win...

Significance: The Upper Mississippi River Lock and Dam Project represents one of the largest and most ambitious of such undertakings. With root in the Progressive Era, the project was adopted by New Deal propo... More

Upper Mississippi River 9-Foot Channel Project, Lock & Dam No. 5A, Winona, Winona County, MN

Upper Mississippi River 9-Foot Channel Project, Lock & Dam No. 5A, Win...

Significance: The Upper Mississippi River Lock and Dam Project represents one of the largest and most ambitious of such undertakings. With root in the Progressive Era, the project was adopted by New Deal propo... More

Upper Mississippi River 9-Foot Channel Project, Lock & Dam No. 5A, Winona, Winona County, MN

Upper Mississippi River 9-Foot Channel Project, Lock & Dam No. 5A, Win...

Significance: The Upper Mississippi River Lock and Dam Project represents one of the largest and most ambitious of such undertakings. With root in the Progressive Era, the project was adopted by New Deal propo... More

Upper Mississippi River 9-Foot Channel Project, Lock & Dam No. 5A, Winona, Winona County, MN

Upper Mississippi River 9-Foot Channel Project, Lock & Dam No. 5A, Win...

Significance: The Upper Mississippi River Lock and Dam Project represents one of the largest and most ambitious of such undertakings. With root in the Progressive Era, the project was adopted by New Deal propo... More

Upper Mississippi River 9-Foot Channel Project, Lock & Dam No. 5A, Winona, Winona County, MN

Upper Mississippi River 9-Foot Channel Project, Lock & Dam No. 5A, Win...

Significance: The Upper Mississippi River Lock and Dam Project represents one of the largest and most ambitious of such undertakings. With root in the Progressive Era, the project was adopted by New Deal propo... More

Upper Mississippi River 9-Foot Channel Project, Lock & Dam No. 5, Minneiska, Winona County, MN

Upper Mississippi River 9-Foot Channel Project, Lock & Dam No. 5, Minn...

Significance: The Upper Mississippi River Lock and Dam Project represents one of the largest and most ambitious of such undertakings. With root in the Progressive Era, the project was adopted by New Deal propo... More

Upper Mississippi River 9-Foot Channel Project, Lock & Dam No. 5, Minneiska, Winona County, MN

Upper Mississippi River 9-Foot Channel Project, Lock & Dam No. 5, Minn...

Significance: The Upper Mississippi River Lock and Dam Project represents one of the largest and most ambitious of such undertakings. With root in the Progressive Era, the project was adopted by New Deal propo... More

Upper Mississippi River 9-Foot Channel Project, Lock & Dam No. 5, Minneiska, Winona County, MN

Upper Mississippi River 9-Foot Channel Project, Lock & Dam No. 5, Minn...

Significance: The Upper Mississippi River Lock and Dam Project represents one of the largest and most ambitious of such undertakings. With root in the Progressive Era, the project was adopted by New Deal propo... More

Upper Mississippi River 9-Foot Channel Project, Lock & Dam No. 5, Minneiska, Winona County, MN

Upper Mississippi River 9-Foot Channel Project, Lock & Dam No. 5, Minn...

Significance: The Upper Mississippi River Lock and Dam Project represents one of the largest and most ambitious of such undertakings. With root in the Progressive Era, the project was adopted by New Deal propo... More

Illinois Waterway, Lockport Lock, Dam and Power House, 2502 Channel Drive, Lockport, Will County, IL

Illinois Waterway, Lockport Lock, Dam and Power House, 2502 Channel Dr...

Significance: The Lockport Lock, Dam and Power House Historic District is significant both for its role in navigation of the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal and the Illinois Waterway and for the vertical lift l... More

Illinois Waterway, Lockport Lock, Dam and Power House, 2502 Channel Drive, Lockport, Will County, IL

Illinois Waterway, Lockport Lock, Dam and Power House, 2502 Channel Dr...

Significance: The Lockport Lock, Dam and Power House Historic District is significant both for its role in navigation of the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal and the Illinois Waterway and for the vertical lift l... More

Illinois Waterway, Lockport Lock, Dam and Power House, 2502 Channel Drive, Lockport, Will County, IL

Illinois Waterway, Lockport Lock, Dam and Power House, 2502 Channel Dr...

Significance: The Lockport Lock, Dam and Power House Historic District is significant both for its role in navigation of the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal and the Illinois Waterway and for the vertical lift l... More

Upper White River Lock & Dam Nos. 1, 2, & 3, Spanning White River, Batesville, Independence County, AR

Upper White River Lock & Dam Nos. 1, 2, & 3, Spanning White River, Bat...

Survey number: HAER AR-91 Building/structure dates: 1900 Initial Construction

Illinois Waterway, Starved Rock Lock and Dam , 950 North 27th Road, Utica, La Salle County, IL

Illinois Waterway, Starved Rock Lock and Dam , 950 North 27th Road, Ut...

Survey number: HAER IL-164-D National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 04000166

Illinois Waterway, Starved Rock Lock and Dam , 950 North 27th Road, Utica, La Salle County, IL

Illinois Waterway, Starved Rock Lock and Dam , 950 North 27th Road, Ut...

Survey number: HAER IL-164-D National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 04000166

Illinois Waterway, Brandon Road Lock and Dam , 1100 Brandon Road, Joliet, Will County, IL

Illinois Waterway, Brandon Road Lock and Dam , 1100 Brandon Road, Joli...

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of a dock, harbor, boats, water, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Illinois Waterway, Brandon Road Lock and Dam , 1100 Brandon Road, Joliet, Will County, IL

Illinois Waterway, Brandon Road Lock and Dam , 1100 Brandon Road, Joli...

Public domain photograph - historical image of Illinois, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Gallipolis Locks & Dam, Locks, Across Ohio River, Gallipolis, Mason County, WV

Gallipolis Locks & Dam, Locks, Across Ohio River, Gallipolis, Mason Co...

Significance: There are two locks, the main lock longer than the auxiliary one. These are the essential feature of the system to allow navigation on the Ohio River. Survey number: HAER WV-58-C

Chesapeake & Ohio Canal, Stop Lock at Dam No. 4, 85.62 miles above tidewater, Sharpsburg, Washington County, MD

Chesapeake & Ohio Canal, Stop Lock at Dam No. 4, 85.62 miles above tid...

Significance: The Stop Lock at Dam Number Four served to prevent back flooding of the canal above the dam during periods of high water and also served to prevent the loss of water from the canal during emergenc... More

Illinois Waterway, Marseilles Lock and Dam, 1 Hawk Drive, Marseilles, La Salle County, IL

Illinois Waterway, Marseilles Lock and Dam, 1 Hawk Drive, Marseilles, ...

Significance: Marseilles Lock and Dam Historic District is significant as a component of the Illinois Waterway, which was developed to provide a navigable route from Lake Michigan to the Mississippi River and b... More

Ouachita River Lock & Dam No. 8, Ouachita River at River Mile 282.8, Calion, Union County, AR

Ouachita River Lock & Dam No. 8, Ouachita River at River Mile 282.8, C...

Significance: The Ouachita River Lock and Dam No. 8 is one of the oldest remaining locks and dams in the State of Arkansas. It represents a vital segment in the earliest attempt by the U.S. Army Corps of Engin... More

Little Chute Lock & Dam, Fox River at Mill Street, Little Chute, Outagamie County, WI

Little Chute Lock & Dam, Fox River at Mill Street, Little Chute, Outag...

Significance: The Little Chute Locks and Dam Complex allowed passage for water craft in an otherwise unnavigable stretch of the Fox River at Little Chute created by a 36 foot drop in elevation in a little under... More

Little Chute Lock & Dam, Fox River at Mill Street, Little Chute, Outagamie County, WI

Little Chute Lock & Dam, Fox River at Mill Street, Little Chute, Outag...

Significance: The Little Chute Locks and Dam Complex allowed passage for water craft in an otherwise unnavigable stretch of the Fox River at Little Chute created by a 36 foot drop in elevation in a little under... More

Kaukauna Lock & Dam, Fox River at Canal Street, Kaukauna, Outagamie County, WI

Kaukauna Lock & Dam, Fox River at Canal Street, Kaukauna, Outagamie Co...

Significance: The Kaukauna Locks and Dam Complex provides passage around drop in elevation of 50 feet in the Lower Fox River at Kaukauna. The complex served as an integral part of the Lower Fox River Waterway ... More

Upper Mississippi River 9-Foot Channel, Lock & Dam No. 6, Trempealeau, Trempealeau County, WI

Upper Mississippi River 9-Foot Channel, Lock & Dam No. 6, Trempealeau,...

Significance: The Upper Mississippi River Lock and Dam Project represents one of the largest and most ambitious of such undertakings. With roots in the Progressive Era, the project was adopted by New Deal prop... More

Upper Mississippi River 9-Foot Channel, Lock & Dam No. 6, Trempealeau, Trempealeau County, WI

Upper Mississippi River 9-Foot Channel, Lock & Dam No. 6, Trempealeau,...

Significance: The Upper Mississippi River Lock and Dam Project represents one of the largest and most ambitious of such undertakings. With roots in the Progressive Era, the project was adopted by New Deal prop... More

Upper Mississippi River 9-Foot Channel, Lock & Dam No. 6, Trempealeau, Trempealeau County, WI

Upper Mississippi River 9-Foot Channel, Lock & Dam No. 6, Trempealeau,...

Significance: The Upper Mississippi River Lock and Dam Project represents one of the largest and most ambitious of such undertakings. With roots in the Progressive Era, the project was adopted by New Deal prop... More

Upper Mississippi River 9-Foot Channel, Lock & Dam No. 6, Trempealeau, Trempealeau County, WI

Upper Mississippi River 9-Foot Channel, Lock & Dam No. 6, Trempealeau,...

Significance: The Upper Mississippi River Lock and Dam Project represents one of the largest and most ambitious of such undertakings. With roots in the Progressive Era, the project was adopted by New Deal prop... More

Upper Mississippi River 9-Foot Channel, Lock & Dam No. 6, Trempealeau, Trempealeau County, WI

Upper Mississippi River 9-Foot Channel, Lock & Dam No. 6, Trempealeau,...

Significance: The Upper Mississippi River Lock and Dam Project represents one of the largest and most ambitious of such undertakings. With roots in the Progressive Era, the project was adopted by New Deal prop... More

Holt Lock & Dam, Warrior River, Holt, Tuscaloosa County, AL

Holt Lock & Dam, Warrior River, Holt, Tuscaloosa County, AL

Significance: This structure includes a lock against the left bank with inside chamber dimensions of 110 by 600 feet, a maximum lift of 64 feet, and a spillway controlled by 14 individually-operated tainter gat... More

James River & Kanawha Canal, South River Dam & Lock, Maury River, Lexington, Lexington, Virginia

James River & Kanawha Canal, South River Dam & Lock, Maury River, Lexi...

Significance: Located on the western bank of the Maury River (formerly the North River) approximately one-quarter mile upstream from its junction with the South River. In its present condition, the dam is appr... More

James River & Kanawha Canal, South River Dam & Lock, Maury River, Lexington, Lexington, Virginia

James River & Kanawha Canal, South River Dam & Lock, Maury River, Lexi...

Significance: Located on the western bank of the Maury River (formerly the North River) approximately one-quarter mile upstream from its junction with the South River. In its present condition, the dam is appr... More

James River & Kanawha Canal, South River Dam & Lock, Maury River, Lexington, Lexington, Virginia

James River & Kanawha Canal, South River Dam & Lock, Maury River, Lexi...

Significance: Located on the western bank of the Maury River (formerly the North River) approximately one-quarter mile upstream from its junction with the South River. In its present condition, the dam is appr... More

Rapide Croche Lock & Dam, At 22.8 mile marker on Lower Fox River, Wrightstown, Brown County, WI

Rapide Croche Lock & Dam, At 22.8 mile marker on Lower Fox River, Wrig...

Significance: The Rapide Croche Lock and Dam Complex allowed water navigation around rapids in the Fox River for boats traveling between Kaukauna and Green Bay. This complex served as an integral part of the Lo... More

Upper Mississippi River 9-Foot Channel, Lock & Dam No. 8, On Mississippi River near Houston County, MN, Genoa, Vernon County, WI

Upper Mississippi River 9-Foot Channel, Lock & Dam No. 8, On Mississip...

See HAER MN-20, Upper Mississippi River Nine-Foot Channel Project History, Locks and Dams 3-10, for additional information. Significance: The Upper Mississippi River Lock and Dam Project represents one of the l... More

Upper Mississippi River 9-Foot Channel, Lock & Dam No. 8, On Mississippi River near Houston County, MN, Genoa, Vernon County, WI

Upper Mississippi River 9-Foot Channel, Lock & Dam No. 8, On Mississip...

See HAER MN-20, Upper Mississippi River Nine-Foot Channel Project History, Locks and Dams 3-10, for additional information. Significance: The Upper Mississippi River Lock and Dam Project represents one of the l... More

Upper Mississippi River 9-Foot Channel, Lock & Dam No. 8, On Mississippi River near Houston County, MN, Genoa, Vernon County, WI

Upper Mississippi River 9-Foot Channel, Lock & Dam No. 8, On Mississip...

See HAER MN-20, Upper Mississippi River Nine-Foot Channel Project History, Locks and Dams 3-10, for additional information. Significance: The Upper Mississippi River Lock and Dam Project represents one of the l... More

Upper Mississippi River 9-Foot Channel, Lock & Dam No. 8, On Mississippi River near Houston County, MN, Genoa, Vernon County, WI

Upper Mississippi River 9-Foot Channel, Lock & Dam No. 8, On Mississip...

See HAER MN-20, Upper Mississippi River Nine-Foot Channel Project History, Locks and Dams 3-10, for additional information. Significance: The Upper Mississippi River Lock and Dam Project represents one of the l... More

Upper Mississippi River 9-Foot Channel, Lock & Dam No. 8, On Mississippi River near Houston County, MN, Genoa, Vernon County, WI

Upper Mississippi River 9-Foot Channel, Lock & Dam No. 8, On Mississip...

See HAER MN-20, Upper Mississippi River Nine-Foot Channel Project History, Locks and Dams 3-10, for additional information. Significance: The Upper Mississippi River Lock and Dam Project represents one of the l... More

Upper Mississippi River 9-Foot Channel, Lock & Dam No. 8, On Mississippi River near Houston County, MN, Genoa, Vernon County, WI

Upper Mississippi River 9-Foot Channel, Lock & Dam No. 8, On Mississip...

See HAER MN-20, Upper Mississippi River Nine-Foot Channel Project History, Locks and Dams 3-10, for additional information. Significance: The Upper Mississippi River Lock and Dam Project represents one of the l... More

Upper Mississippi River 9-Foot Channel, Lock & Dam No. 8, On Mississippi River near Houston County, MN, Genoa, Vernon County, WI

Upper Mississippi River 9-Foot Channel, Lock & Dam No. 8, On Mississip...

See HAER MN-20, Upper Mississippi River Nine-Foot Channel Project History, Locks and Dams 3-10, for additional information. Significance: The Upper Mississippi River Lock and Dam Project represents one of the l... More

Upper Mississippi River 9-Foot Channel, Lock & Dam No. 8, On Mississippi River near Houston County, MN, Genoa, Vernon County, WI

Upper Mississippi River 9-Foot Channel, Lock & Dam No. 8, On Mississip...

See HAER MN-20, Upper Mississippi River Nine-Foot Channel Project History, Locks and Dams 3-10, for additional information. Significance: The Upper Mississippi River Lock and Dam Project represents one of the l... More

Upper Mississippi River 9-Foot Channel, Lock & Dam No. 8, On Mississippi River near Houston County, MN, Genoa, Vernon County, WI

Upper Mississippi River 9-Foot Channel, Lock & Dam No. 8, On Mississip...

See HAER MN-20, Upper Mississippi River Nine-Foot Channel Project History, Locks and Dams 3-10, for additional information. Significance: The Upper Mississippi River Lock and Dam Project represents one of the l... More

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