Monday, April 10, 2023

On the River

Newburgh Lock and Dam

Because the Ohio River's water levels were so unreliable and this made it difficult for goods to be transported up and down river a series of locks and dams were built along the river from Pittsburgh to Cairo, Illinois.  The Army Corps of Engineers was and till is in charge of the system.  In 1923 the first lock and dam was begun and completed in 1929.  As watercraft got larger  the  locks also needed to be larger.  So in 1962 the new lock and dam was constructed.  The new lock and dam began in 1969 and was completed in 1980.  It's important to note that the locks and dams on the river are not involved in flood control.  

It is grand living on the river.  There is so much to see and do in a rivertown and living on the Ohio Rivier is no different.  

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Thanks be to God!

Cathy

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9 comments:

  1. This is fascinating. There are so many places I'd like to see in America and now you've given me another. Happy wishes for the spring.

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  2. An interesting post. I must admit I find canals rather difficult to fathom - the mind of those who design them must be capable of envisioning form and function far better than I.
    Thanks for sharing at http://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2023/04/beautiful-quilts.html

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  3. You live in a very beautiful part of the world Cathy. I hope your spring is warm and sunny and that you can continue to enjoy your environment.

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  4. Your corner of the world is beautiful, Cathy.
    Love the photos.

    Happy Tuesday!

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  5. Best wishes always, Cathy.

    God bless.

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  6. What an interesting spot to visit!
    Have a super day!
    hugs
    Donna

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  7. great views... love to visit one day

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  8. Thank you for being part of
    MosaicMonday

    with this lovely post.
    Heidrun

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