McAlpine Locks and Dam, Navigation lock and hydroelectric dam in Jefferson County, United States
McAlpine Locks and Dam stretches 2630 meters across the Ohio River, incorporating two parallel locks measuring 366 meters in length and 34 meters in width.
The system began operation in 1830 as the Louisville and Portland Canal, later receiving its current name in 1960 to honor engineer William McAlpine.
The structure represents a milestone in American engineering, demonstrating the advancement of river navigation and hydroelectric power generation during the 20th century.
The locks enable vessels to navigate an 11-meter elevation change in the Ohio River while the dam generates 80 megawatts of hydroelectric power.
The facility contains eight turbines and maintains a water flow rate of 3,340 cubic meters per second, making it a major power generation point.
Location: Jefferson County
Length: 2,630 m
GPS coordinates: 38.27810,-85.79220
Latest update: May 12, 2025 03:35
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