Cannelton Locks and Dam, Lock and gravity dam complex on Ohio River, Hancock County, United States.
The Cannelton Locks and Dam stretches 1,827 feet across the Ohio River with twelve tainter gates controlling the water flow between Indiana and Kentucky.
The United States Army Corps of Engineers completed the construction of the locks in 1967 and the dam in 1974, investing 98 million dollars in the project.
The facility represents the engineering advancements in river navigation systems, enabling continuous commercial transport along the Ohio River throughout the year.
Two locks measuring 110 by 1,200 feet and 110 by 600 feet facilitate vessel passage, with water levels adjusting in approximately eight minutes.
The 2016 addition of a hydroelectric power plant converts water flow into energy, generating 458 million kilowatt-hours of electricity annually.
Location: Hancock County
GPS coordinates: 37.89972,-86.70583
Latest update: March 21, 2025 17:11
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