Collection Name
Collection Name
About
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Locks
Dams
Media Items
Media Items
Media Items
ItemID
wcco108
IDEntry
5862
Rights
Public domain
Collection Location
C&O National Historic Park
Coverage
Maryland, 1824-1938
Body
This guard lock at Dam 5 was used as a means for canal boats to move between the Potomac River and the canal. It was also used to guard the canal from high water during freshets along the Potomac River.
Notes
106.8 Mile
NPS File 1279