Millers Ferry Lock and Dam, Hydroelectric power station and lock on the Alabama River in Wilcox County, US.
The Millers Ferry Lock and Dam incorporates a 600-foot-long lock chamber and a power station generating 90 megawatts of electricity from the Alabama River.
The United States Army Corps of Engineers began construction of this water management facility in 1963, completing the entire complex by 1974.
The dam creates the William 'Bill' Dannelly Reservoir, which provides 500 miles of shoreline for recreational activities and wildlife observation.
The lock chamber operates daily to facilitate river navigation, allowing vessels to traverse different water levels while maintaining controlled water flow.
Since 2009, the dam's locks open specifically during migration periods to allow marine fish access to inland waters, supporting ecological preservation efforts.
Location: Wilcox County
Inception: 1963
GPS coordinates: 32.10080,-87.40000
Latest update: March 12, 2025 14:39
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