Newburgh Lock and Dam is the 16th lock and dam on the Ohio River, located 776 miles (1,249 km) down stream of Pittsburgh.There are two locks. The main lock for commercial barge traffic that is 1,200 feet (370 m) long by 110 feet (34 m) wide, and the auxiliary lock is 600 feet (180 m) by 110 feet (34 m) wide.[1]

Newburgh Lock and Dam
LocationIndiana/Kentucky border
Coordinates37°55′46″N 87°22′24″W / 37.9294°N 87.3734°W / 37.9294; -87.3734
Construction beganJune 1966
Opening date1975
Operator(s) United States Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District
Dam and spillways
Type of damConcrete fixed weir with 9 Tainter gates
ImpoundsOhio River
Length2,275 feet (693 m)
Reservoir
Normal elevation358 feet (109 m)

History

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Newburgh Lock and Dam replaced lock and dams 46 and 47 on the Ohio river.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Louisville District > Missions > Civil Works > Navigation > Locks and Dams > Newburgh Locks and Dam".
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