Belleville Lock and Dam, Navigation lock and hydroelectric dam on Ohio River between Meigs County, Ohio and Wood County, West Virginia, United States.
The Belleville facility features two locks: a primary commercial lock measuring 1,200 feet by 110 feet and an auxiliary lock spanning 600 feet by 110 feet.
Construction of the Belleville Lock and Dam commenced in 1962, with the facility opening in 1968 at a total cost of 62 million dollars.
The Ohio River navigation system, including Belleville Lock and Dam, transformed local communities by establishing reliable water transportation routes for goods and materials.
Commercial vessels and recreational boats can access the lock system throughout the year, with the main chamber accommodating large barge configurations.
The dam contains a hydroelectric power station generating 42 megawatts of electricity while maintaining the river at 582 feet above sea level.
Location: Meigs County
Location: Wood County
GPS coordinates: 39.11889,-81.74083
Latest update: March 5, 2025 04:55
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