Lock C-12 Champlain Canal, New York State Canal System - Whitehall, NY - Waterway Locks, Planes and Lifts on Waymarking.com

In Whitehall at the northern end of the Champlain Canal, is Lock C-12 of Champlain Canal, part of the New York Canal System.

The lock is located at the center of Whitehall, toward the northern end and by Main Street.

The lock has a 15.5 ft drop from the level of Lake Champlain to the level of the canal in Whitehall.

The canal here is a modification of Wood Creek. The waterway is set between hills. The Champlain Canal was opened for business in 1819 and was an immediate success. It carried commercial cargo from that time all the way to the 1970s. Today, pleasure boats pass through the canal.

Specs:
Elevation at north end: 96.6 ft (29.4 m)
Elevation at south end: 112.1 ft (34.2 m)



More Info:

Wikipedia (Champlain Canal):
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Waterway Name: Champlain Canal Connected Points: The Champlain Canal links lake Champlain to the Hudson River, providing a connection from the St. Lawrence Seaway to the port of New York City. Type: Lock Date Opened: 09/10/1823 Elevation Difference (meters): 3.00 Site Status: Operational Web Site: [Web Link] Date Closed (if applicable): Not listed

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