Locks
The following list of locks are provided for the current canal, from upstream (south) to downstream (north):
Note: There is no Lock 4 on the canal.
| Lock # | Location | Lift | Distance to Next Lock
(upstream / west) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phoenix | 10.2 feet (3.1 m) | 10 miles (16 km) |
| 2 | Fulton | 17.8 feet (5.4 m) | .5 miles (.8 km) |
| 3 | Fulton | 27 feet (8.2 m) | 6 miles (9.6 km) |
| 5 | Minetto | 18 feet (5.5 m) | 3.5 miles (5.6 km) |
| 6 | Oswego | 20 feet (6.1 m) | .5 miles (.8 km) |
| 7 | Oswego | 14.5 feet (4.4 m) | .5 miles (.8 km) |
| 8 | Oswego | 11.1 feet (3.4 m) | N/A |
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