Summary
Aging facilities on the Ohio and Monongahela rivers, however, continue to plague river traffic, according to information provided by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Public perception is that the dams were designed for flood control, but he noted that their purpose is to maintain specific depths in the river pool.
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State's River Locks Beyond Golden Years
Barges are more efficiently navigating the Kanawha River following significant construction projects at two locks. Aging facilities on the Ohio and Monongahela rivers, however, continue to plague river traffic, according to information provided by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
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