Lockport in Niagara County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Lock 71 Forebay

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, August 6, 2021

1. Lock 71 Forebay Marker

Inscription. The northern tier of locks was converted to a spillway in 1919 to help manage the canal's water level as far east as lock 33 near Rochester.

Debris naturally floats into Lock 71's forebay, helping to maintain a clear navigation channel for Locks 34 and 35. Periodically the debris is removed by the pedestal crane.

Erected by New York Canals.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Erie Canal series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1919.

Location. 43° 10.237′ N, 78° 41.62′ W. Marker is in Lockport, New York, in Niagara County. Marker can be reached from Canal Street near Ontario Street. Marker may be accessed by a staircase from Canal Street to the Erie Canal Heritage Trail. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lockport NY 14094, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Hydraulic Race Control Gates (a few steps from this marker); Historic Fittings (within shouting distance of this marker); Lower Lock Construction (within shouting distance of this marker); Rope Marks in Iron Railings (within shouting distance of this marker); Tour Boat Then & Now (within shouting distance

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of this marker); Lock Tenders Tribute (within shouting distance of this marker); The Great American Canal (within shouting distance of this marker); Upper Locks View (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lockport.

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, August 6, 2021

2. Lock 71 Forebay Marker

Forebay & pedestal crane. View is westbound.

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, August 6, 2021

3. Lock 71 Forebay Marker

View is eastbound. This is the highest level of the "Flight of Five" 1842 locks now used as a spillway and with a restored lower lock for demonstrations. Pine Steet Bridge in background. At left is the Erie Canal Heritage Trail and a staircase to Canal Street.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 6, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 6, 2021, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 123 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 6, 2021, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.