Coffeeville Lock and Dam

Coffeeville Lock and Dam are located on the Tombigbee River in Choctaw County, Alabama near the town of Coffeeville operated by the US Army Corps of Engineers.[1] Construction on the lock began in 1956 and while the lock was operational in 1960, all works were not completed until 1965. They were originally known as Jackson Lock and Dam.[2]

Coffeeville Dam
Coffeeville Lock and Dam
Location of Coffeeville Dam in Alabama
CountryUnited States
LocationTombigbee River
Coordinates31°45′25.53″N 88°07′44.77″W
Construction began1956
Opening date1965

References

  1. Clarke County, Alabama Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan (PDF). Clarke County Emergency Management Agency. p. 20. Retrieved 30 January 2014.
  2. "Coffeeville Lock and Dam". RootsWeb. Retrieved 30 January 2014.



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