Lock and Dam No. 9 During Construction, Kanawha River, W.Va.

Identifier:

025716

Title:

Lock and Dam No. 9 During Construction, Kanawha River, W.Va.

Date:

1897/10/22

Creator:

Eng. Co. N.Y.

Description:

'U.S. Improvement, Great Kanawha River, West Virginia. Inside the cofferdam for the weir part of the dam after the wickets and service bridge had been placed. Showing three wickets standing and one 'on swing' next to the abutment. Wickets in foreground lowered. The chains for the wickets and bridge trestles were yet to be placed. Vertical height of weir wickets above sill, 8 feet 6 inches; width between centers, 4 feet. Bridge trestles 12 feet high, spaced 8 feet apart.'

Acquisition Method:

Acquired

Medium:

print

Projects:

West Virginia History OnView