Willow Island Lock and Dam, Lock and dam complex on Ohio River near Marietta, US.
The Willow Island facility includes two locks, with the main lock measuring 1,200 feet by 110 feet and an auxiliary lock of 600 feet by 110 feet.
Construction of the Willow Island Lock and Dam began in 1967 with a total cost of 76.5 million dollars and opened its operations in 1976.
The United States Army Corps of Engineers manages this water infrastructure that connects communities along the Ohio River through navigation and transportation systems.
Visitors can access the facility via State Route 7 North, located 9 miles from Marietta, offering opportunities for boating, fishing, and wildlife observation.
The dam spans 1,128 feet across the Ohio River with eight Tainter gates and generates 215,910 megawatt-hours of hydroelectric power annually.
GPS coordinates: 39.35930,-81.31930
Latest update: March 4, 2025 03:47
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