This is a coffer dam looking downstream on the Cumberland
Summary
This is a coffer dam looking downstream on the Cumberland River in Ashland City, Tenn., Aug. 31, 1891. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District built Lock and Dam 2 at this location to establish a navigation channel. The structure was later replaced by today's modern dams. (USACE Photo)
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navigation
usace
tennessee
corps of engineers
nashville district
coffer dam
cumberland river
ashland city
lock 2
dam 2
1891
nashville district tames cumberland river with the old locks
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Date
2000 - 2022
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Defense Visual Information Distribution Service
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