Erie Canal Lock 13 Dam - Fultonville, NY
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jiggs11
N 42° 55.023 W 074° 26.791
18T E 545174 N 4751751
One of eight such dams constructed on the Erie Canal to regulate water flow during the year.
Waymark Code: WM10Z45
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 07/14/2019
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Located at Lock 13 on the Erie Canal near Fultonville, NY, the dam is designed to create a pool allowing river navigation during the warm months, and to allow for winter's debris and ice to flow through at spring time.
Although the overall structure may look like a truss bridge, there is no roadbed. Instead, winches located over the actual dam plates can raise or lower them as required.
Waterway where the dam is located: Mohawk River
Main use of the Water Dam: Improve Navigation
Material used in the structure: Masonry/Concrete
Height of Dam: 30 feet
Fishing Allowed: no
Motor Sports Allowed: no
Date built: Not listed
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