Carpenter crews install formwork for what will become the lock’s culvert, the main conduit that allows water to flow into and out of the lock chamber. Photo courtesy of Thalle Construction Co ...

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is currently working to modernize the New Cumberland Locks and Dam. The project includes replacing old and outdated lock chambers with newer, larger ones to allow for ...

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is currently working to modernize the New Cumberland Locks and Dam. The project includes replacing old and outdated lock chambers with newer, larger ones to allow for ...

they’ve managed to keep the dam structurally sound for the last 85 years,” said Joseph Cotton, the project manager. The new lock will also provide a wide range of economic benefits.