Structures will comprise two parallel high-lift locks 110 by 1200 ft and 110 by 600 ft, nonnavigable gated spillway having damming height of 37 ft, and fixed-crest weir; tests on 1:120 scale model revealed no hazardous navigation conditions in lock approaches for any conditions tested; effects of lowering upper guard wall ports 3 ft on tow movements; emergency navigation over fixed-crest weir feasible during flood stages.


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    Title :

    Navigation conditions at New Richmond locks and dam, Ohio River


    Additional title:

    US Army Corps Engrs -- Tech Report


    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1960


    Size :

    17 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :