Largest Lock at Whitten Lock and Dam

Well, we made it through the largest lock of the trip, it is 84 feet deep and pretty intense. 



         This is the front gate of the lock.  You can see I am standing on the side of the boat, so that gives you an idea on the size of the lock itself.

This view is toward the back of the lock.  The large part up above is the doors and they are sitting on the sill which is a cement wall.  This boat is 39 feet long, so you can see it is a large chamber.

  

                                                Here is a view of the front gates opening.

This is the view as you leave the lock.  Check out the full stairways on the left of the pictures, it will give you and idea on the mammoth size of these lock chambers.