Robert c byrd lock and dam

dam in Ohio/West Virginia border

  • Gallipolis Lock and Dam

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Robert C. Byrd Lock and Dam

dam in Ohio/West Virginia border

  • Gallipolis Lock and Dam

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instance of

lock

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dam

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Robert c byrd lock and dam

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drainage basin

Ohio River drainage basin

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Ohio River

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United States of America

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Mason County

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Ohio River

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Robert c byrd lock and dam

38°40'53.760"N, 82°11'24.000"W

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National Inventory of Dams ID

WV05302

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                  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

                  • Boating
                  • Fishing
                  • Hiking
                  • Picnicking
                  • Playground Park Specialized Sport Site
                  • Water Sports
                  • Wildlife Viewing

                  Directions

                  Located approximately 14 miles south of Point Pleasant, WV on State Route 2 South.

                  Additional Information

                  • Ohio River - Robert. C. Byrd Pool Website
                  • Robert c byrd lock and dam

                  How 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.