Lockport Lock, Dam and Power House Historic District
Lockport Lock, Dam and Power House Historic District, Hydroelectric power station and lock system in Lockport Township, United States.
The Lockport facility combines a navigation lock with a 39-foot drop, a dam for water control, and a powerhouse generating 16 megawatts of electricity.
Built between 1905 and 1907, this engineering complex marked the completion of the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal, connecting Lake Michigan to the Mississippi River.
The Frederick L. Barrett designed powerhouse exhibits concrete blocks resembling stone construction with a red roof following classical architectural principles.
The facility controls water flow from Lake Michigan into the Des Plaines River while facilitating barge traffic through its navigation system.
The powerhouse operates with two vertical Kaplan turbines, generating approximately one million dollars worth of hydroelectric power annually.
Location: Lockport Township
GPS coordinates: 41.56940,-88.07890
Latest update: March 13, 2025 11:36
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