Franklin Lock and Dam, Navigation lock and dam in Olga, United States.
The Franklin Lock and Dam spans across the Caloosahatchee River, featuring a concrete chamber measuring 400 feet long and 56 feet wide.
Completed in 1965 at a cost of 3.8 million dollars, this structure was named after Walter P. Franklin, a former mayor of Fort Myers.
The lock functions as a central point for water management and navigation, enabling thousands of recreational vessels to transit through the waterway each year.
The lock operates daily from 7 AM to 5 PM throughout the year, with each passage taking approximately 15 to 20 minutes to complete.
The structure processes about 15,000 vessels annually, with 97 percent being recreational boats and facilitating the transport of 13,000 tons of commodities.
Location: Lee County
GPS coordinates: 26.72270,-81.69290
Latest update: March 4, 2025 04:41
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