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Olmsted Locks and Dam Project: Part 1
Jacque Day (2010-05-11)
A rendering of the Olmsted Locks and Dam project, projected to be completed in 2015. Courtesy: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
PULASKI COUNTY ILL., BALLARD COUNTY KY, (wkms) - The Four Rivers region that includes the lower Ohio, Cumberland, Tennessee and Mississippi rivers, is a key intersection of major North American waterways. In the wake of massive flooding in our area, one could be forgiven for not knowing that the Ohio River's locks and dams aren't built for flood control, but for navigation. Jacque Day brings us this story, the first of a series, on the construction the Olmsted Locks and Dam Project.

The Olmsted worksite is in Pulaski County, Illinois and when completed the structure will extend to Ballard County on the Kentucky side. The Corps estimates this project will produce annual economic benefits to the nation of more than $530 million. In the next installment, Jacque Day will bring an in-depth look at the project's economic impact.

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