Chenango Canal Prism and Lock 107

Chenango Canal Prism and Lock 107 is a canal lock historic site in Fenton containing four structures: a guard lock, dam, canal prism, and tow path. These components worked together to manage water levels and allow boats to navigate the nineteenth-century shipping route.

The guard lock and dam were constructed between 1834 and 1836 as part of the larger Chenango Canal project linking the Susquehanna River to the Erie Canal. This waterway served as a critical connection for moving goods from inland areas to major eastern trading hubs.

The waterway was designed to move goods between communities, and visitors can see how the lock system controlled water levels to allow boats to pass through different elevations.

The site sits along River Road in Chenango Forks and welcomes visitors interested in examining nineteenth-century engineering structures. The stone construction and preserved features are visible from the roadside, allowing easy viewing and photography without special access.

Lock 107 is one of the few surviving examples from the 116 locks that once operated along the entire Chenango Canal system. The site preserves a rare example of a transportation network that became outdated as railroads expanded across the region.

Location: Fenton

Part of: Chenango Canal

GPS coordinates: 42.24000,-75.84000

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:06