Merrimack Canal, Power canal in Lowell, Massachusetts.
The Merrimack Canal extends from the Pawtucket Canal to the Merrimack River, running along Dutton Street and flowing between Lowell High School sections.
Built in the 1820s, the canal provided 32 feet of hydraulic head to drive the operations of the Merrimack Manufacturing Company textile mills.
The canal forms an integral component of the Lowell Power Canal System, representing the evolution of industrial engineering in 19th-century New England.
The canal maintains its original water management function, contributing to the local hydroelectric power generation system through its direct 32-foot water drop.
Unlike other canals in the Lowell system that use two-level drops, the Merrimack Canal delivers its full hydraulic head in a single descent.
Location: Massachusetts
Part of: Lowell Power Canal System
GPS coordinates: 42.64447,-71.31364
Latest update: March 3, 2025 13:04
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