Oswego Canal
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The Oswego Canal is a canal in the New York State Canal System located in New York, United States. Opened in 1828, it is 23.7 miles (38.1 km) in length, and connects the Erie Canal at Three Rivers to Lake Ontario. The canal has a depth of 14 ft (4.2 m), with seven locks spanning the 118 ft (36 m) change in elevation.
Locks
The following list of locks are provided for the current canal, from upstream (south) to downstream (north):
Note: There is no Lock 4 on the canal.
| Lock # | Location | Elevation (upstream / south) | Elevation (downstream / north) | Lift | Distance to Next Lock (upstream / west) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phoenix | ? | ? | ? | 10 miles (16 km) |
| 2 | Fulton | ? | ? | ? | .5 miles (.8 km) |
| 3 | Fulton | ? | ? | ? | 6 miles (9.6 km) |
| 5 | Minetto | ? | ? | ? | 3.5 miles (5.6 km) |
| 6 | Oswego | ? | ? | ? | .5 miles (.8 km) |
| 7 | Oswego | ? | ? | ? | .5 miles (.8 km) |
| 8 | Oswego | ? | ? | ? | N/A |
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