Tidewater Lock, Canal lock in Georgetown, United States
The Tidewater Lock spans 54 meters in length and 4 meters in width, connecting the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal with the Potomac River.
Construction of the Tidewater Lock was completed in 1831 as part of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal system for transporting goods from Potomac River Valley.
The adjacent lockhouse displays the living conditions of canal keepers who managed water levels and maintained operations throughout the nineteenth century.
Visitors access the lock through the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park, which includes walking paths and educational installations about canal engineering.
The structure represents Milestone Zero of the National Park Service trail system and contains original engineering features such as gate pockets and weirs.
Location: Washington, D.C.
Length: 54 m
Width: 4 m
Part of: Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
GPS coordinates: 38.89956,-77.05748
Latest update: March 9, 2025 02:48
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