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New Book Details Last Ohio River Wicket Dams’ History

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New Book Details Last Ohio River Wicket Dams’ History

July 7, 2023

A new book exploring the history of the Ohio River’s last two wicket dams is available from the Louisville Engineer District. “Last of the Old Wicket Dams: A History of… Read More

Corps Seeks Help Writing History Book On Ohio L&Ds 52, 53 Crews construct Ohio River Locks and Dam 52 on August 2, 1926. (Photo courtesy of Louisville Engineer District)

Crews construct Ohio River Locks and Dam 52 on August 2, 1926. (Photo courtesy of Louisville Engineer District)

Corps Seeks Help Writing History Book On Ohio L&Ds 52, 53

February 22, 2022

If you lived or worked near former Ohio River Lock and Dam 52 or 53 in southern Illinois, the Corps of Engineers wants to hear your story and see your… Read More

Free To A Good Home: 1938 Wicket Dam Maneuvering Boat For close to 80 years, LD 559 raised and lowered the timber wickets at Lock & Dam 52, near Brookport, Illinois. Now the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is looking for someone to take possession of the boat for a historical display. (Photo courtesy of the Louisville Engineer District)

For close to 80 years, LD 559 raised and lowered the timber wickets at Lock & Dam 52, near Brookport, Illinois. Now the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is looking for someone to take possession of the boat for a historical display. (Photo courtesy of the Louisville Engineer District)

Free To A Good Home: 1938 Wicket Dam Maneuvering Boat

April 10, 2020

The Louisville Engineer District is looking for a home for a historic, steam-powered maneuvering boat. LD 559 was put in service in 1938 as a maneuvering boat at Lock 52,… Read More