Dresden Lock and Dam - Illinois River
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member cldisme
N 41° 24.100 W 088° 16.890
16T E 392879 N 4584139
The Dresden Lock & Dam impounds the Illinois River and Des Plaines River to maintain safe and stable barge traffic.
Waymark Code: WM29J8
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 09/27/2007
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member manchanegra
Views: 144
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The Dresden Lock and Dam can be viewed from a side trail off the Illinois & Michigan Canal Trail. Access onto and near the dam is restricted. Fishing, hunting and swimming around the dam is prohibited.
Waterway where the dam is located: Illinois River

Main use of the Water Dam: Improve Navigation

Material used in the structure: masonry

Height of Dam: Not listed

Date built: Not listed

Fishing Allowed: Not Listed

Motor Sports Allowed: Not Listed
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