Greenup Lock and Dam, Navigation facility on Ohio River in Greenup County, United States.
Description
Greenup Lock and Dam is a navigation facility on the Ohio River that enables barge traffic and commercial shipping to move upstream and downstream. The installation includes multiple gates and chambers designed to raise and lower vessels through different water levels.
History
The structure was built by the United States Army Corps of Engineers from 1954 to 1962 as part of efforts to improve navigation on the Ohio River. Its completion marked an important step in modernizing commercial shipping routes in the region.
Culture
The facility represents the engineering achievements of mid-20th century American infrastructure, demonstrating the importance of water management on the Ohio River.
Practical
The site is accessible from nearby roads and offers vantage points to observe the lock operations and water management in action. Visiting during daylight hours provides the best opportunity to watch barge traffic moving through the facility.
Did you know?
The facility operates a power station that generates electricity from water movement, serving the energy needs of the surrounding area. This dual function as both a shipping aid and power generator adds an industrial purpose beyond simple navigation.
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