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This video is a comprehensive look at the history of the Hiram M. Chittenden (Ballard) Locks and their impact to the Seattle area. Learn how early Seattleites envisioned a waterway between Lake Washington and the Puget Sound and how the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers made it a reality..
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Organized tours of the Chittenden locks, fish ladder and Carl S. English Jr. Botanical Garden are available for groups of eight or more individuals Jan. 1 through Dec. 31. Organized tours require a reservation.
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The Hiram M. Chittenden Locks, the largest and most heavily used locks on the West Coast, incorporated unique, parallel dual-sized lock chambers for water conservation and preventive measures to reduce salt water intrusion into Lake Washington.
The Hiram M. Chittenden Locks (locally known as the Ballard Locks) is a waterway system that connects the saltwater of the Puget Sound to the fresh water of the Ship Canal, which sits about 20 feet above sea level.
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These locks – operated by the Army Corps of Engineers – are popular among Seattle visitors and locals. The locks allow boats to pass between Puget Sound and the Lake Washington Ship Canal ...
Sep 15, 2023 · The Army Corps will begin removal and replacement of the large lock center miter gate at the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks, Seattle, in October 2023.
