Greenup Lock and Dam, Navigation facility on Ohio River in Greenup County, United States.
The Greenup Lock and Dam contains two locks: a main commercial lock measuring 1200 feet by 110 feet and an auxiliary lock of 600 feet by 110 feet.
The United States Army Corps of Engineers completed the construction of Greenup Lock and Dam in 1962 after an eight-year construction period starting in 1954.
The facility represents the engineering achievements of mid-20th century American infrastructure, demonstrating the importance of water management on the Ohio River.
The facility maintains a normal water elevation of 515 feet above sea level and includes nine gates for controlling water flow through the Ohio River.
The power station at Greenup Lock and Dam, operated by the City of Hamilton, generates 70 megawatts of hydroelectric power.
Location: Greenup County
GPS coordinates: 38.64700,-82.85870
Latest update: March 10, 2025 08:10
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