Greenup Lock and Dam
In today's article we are going to explore in depth the topic of Greenup Lock and Dam, a matter that has aroused great interest in society in recent times. We will learn about its origins, its impact on people's daily lives, the implications it has in various areas and the possible solutions that have been proposed to address it. Greenup Lock and Dam is a complex issue that covers different dimensions, so it is essential to analyze it from different perspectives to understand its scope and adopt measures that contribute to its understanding and eventual solution. Throughout this article, we will delve into the key aspects of this topic that is so relevant today.
| Greenup Lock and Dam | |
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| Official name | Greenup Lock and Dam |
| Location | Kentucky/Ohio border |
| Coordinates | 38°38′49″N 82°51′31″W / 38.6470°N 82.8587°W |
| Construction began | 1954 |
| Opening date | 1962 |
| Construction cost | Lock Replacement $244,550,000 Dam Rehabilitation $46,700,000 |
| Operator(s) |  United States Army Corps of Engineers Huntington District |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Type of dam | 9 Tainter gates |
| Impounds | Ohio River |
| Length | 1,287 feet |
| Reservoir | |
| Normal elevation | 515 feet above sealevel |
| Power Station | |
| Operator(s) | City of Hamilton |
| Installed capacity | 70 MW |
Greenup Lock and Dam is the 11th Lock and dam on the Ohio River, located 341 miles downstream of Pittsburgh. There are 2 locks, one for commercial barge traffic that's 1,200 feet long by 110 feet wide, and the auxiliary lock is 600 feet long by 110 feet wide.
Gallery
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The Dam from the Ohio side with the Ohio River at 58 feet
See also
- List of locks and dams of the Ohio River
- List of locks and dams of the Upper Mississippi River
- Jesse Stuart Memorial Bridge, viaduct highway bridge that crosses over the Greenup Lock and Dam