Lockville Dam, Canal and Powerhouse facts for kids
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Lockville Dam, Canal and Powerhouse
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Lockville Hydroelectric Plant, HAER Photo, March 1982
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 Location in North Carolina
Location in the United States
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| Location | West of Moncure at Deep River and U.S. 1, near Moncure, North Carolina |
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| Area | 18 acres (7.3 ha) |
| Built | c. 1850-1855, 1922 |
| NRHP reference No. | 84000305 |
| Added to NRHP | November 20, 1984 |
The Lockville Dam, Canal and Powerhouse is a special historical site near Moncure, North Carolina. It includes an old dam, a canal, and a building that once made electricity. This place is important because it shows how people used rivers for travel and power a long time ago.
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History of Lockville's River Structures
This site has a long history of helping people use the Deep River. It shows how technology changed over time.
The first dam here was built around the 1850s. It was made of logs! This early dam helped the Cape Fear and Deep River Navigation Company. This company used the river to move goods and people. They made it easier for boats to travel along the river.
Building the Modern Dam and Powerhouse
The current dam was built in 1922. It replaced that older log dam. In the same year, a powerhouse was also built. This powerhouse is a simple building made of brick and concrete. It sits on a very strong stone base. The powerhouse was used to create electricity from the river's flowing water.
The Historic Canal Walls
The stone walls of the canal at Lockville are very old. They seem to have been built in the mid-1850s. Canals are like man-made rivers. They help boats travel around parts of a river that are too shallow or have rapids.
National Recognition for Lockville
Because of its important history, the Lockville Dam, Canal and Powerhouse was added to a special list.
What is the National Register of Historic Places?
In 1984, this site was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This is like a national honor roll for important historical places in the United States. When a place is on this list, it means it's recognized for its historical value. It also helps protect the site for future generations to learn from.
