Markland Dam - Warsaw, KY
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DnRseekers
N 38° 46.387 W 084° 57.854
16S E 676849 N 4293567
1395 feet of dam located on the Ohio River
Waymark Code: WMJFHB
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 11/11/2013
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The upper pool above the dam extends upstream for a distance of 95 miles to the Meldahl Locks and Dam. It replaced Ohio River Locks and Dams No. 35, 36, 37, 38 and 39 and was completed in 1964. Dam number 38 that it replaced is still intact and remains underwater flooded by this dam when it went into operation.
Waterway where the dam is located: Ohio River
Main use of the Water Dam: Improve Navigation
Material used in the structure: Concrete
Height of Dam: 42'
Date built: 06/01/1964
Fishing Allowed: no
Motor Sports Allowed: no
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