Black Rock Lock, Navigation lock in Buffalo, United States.
The Black Rock Lock features a chamber measuring 650 feet in length and 70 feet in width, enabling vessels to bypass the Niagara River rapids.
The first Black Rock Lock, constructed in 1833 as part of the Erie Canal, supported the regional trade development between Lake Erie and the Hudson River.
The lock represents an engineering achievement in water management, connecting communities along the Erie Canal through maritime transportation and commerce.
Commercial vessels receive priority passage through the lock, which maintains specific operating hours and accommodates ships with a maximum length of 625 feet.
The lock system raises vessels 26 feet above the water level, allowing safe navigation around dangerous rapids at the outlet of Lake Erie.
Location: New York
Part of: Erie Canal
GPS coordinates: 42.93460,-78.90620
Latest update: April 8, 2025 17:59
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