Riverton Lock

Riverton Lock
Under construction, November 8, 1895
Riverton Lock is located in Alabama
Riverton Lock
Alternative namesColbert Shoals Lock
General information
TypeLock
Coordinates34°53′50″N 88°03′55″W / 34.89719°N 88.06528°W / 34.89719; -88.06528
OpenedNovember 11, 1911
DemolishedFebruary 8, 1938
Height350 feet
Dimensions
Other dimensions80 feet wide
Design and construction
EngineerGeorge Washington Goethals

Riverton Lock, also known as the Colbert Shoals Lock, was the entrance to Colbert Shoals Canal, a low water alternative route around Colbert and Bee Tree Shoals on the Tennessee River.


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