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stated in National Inventory of Dams dam 1 reference stated in National Inventory of Dams image Robert C Byrd Lock and Dam.jpeg 1 reference imported from Wikimedia project English Wikipedia drainage basin Ohio River drainage basin 1 reference inferred from Ohio River country United States of America 1 reference stated in National Inventory of Dams located in the administrative territorial entity Mason County 1 reference stated in National Inventory of Dams located in/on physical feature Ohio River 1 reference stated in National Inventory of Dams coordinate location 38°40'53.760"N, 82°11'24.000"W 1 reference imported from Wikimedia project
English Wikipedia IdentifiersNational Inventory of Dams ID WV05302 0 references SitelinksWikipedia(1 entry)edit
Wikibooks(0 entries)edit Wikinews(0 entries)edit Wikiquote(0 entries)edit Wikisource(0 entries)edit Wikiversity(0 entries)edit Wikivoyage(0 entries)edit Wiktionary(0 entries)edit Multilingual sites(0 entries)edit Us Army Corps of Engineers, West Virginia. Visitor center has viewing area overlooking lock chamber. Visitors can view boats locking through and see exhibits about the locks and dam. Originally built in 1933, the locks were enlarged in 1993 to accommodate modern tows. Nearby Activities
DirectionsLocated approximately 14 miles south of Point Pleasant, WV on State Route 2 South. Additional Information
Photo GalleryHow do you get through the Ohio River locks?Enter the lock at idle speed. When approaching a lock at idle speed, sound one long blast followed by one short blast to indicate your desire to lock through. On the Ohio River, use the pull chain located on the short lock wall to activate the whistle.
How many locks are on the Ohio River?The Ohio River is a source of drinking water for more than five million people. There are 20 locks and dams on the Ohio River for flood control and navigation.
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