McHenry Dam

McHenry Dam

The McHenry Dam is the only dam on the Fox River (Illinois, USA) that is serviced by a lock system. It is located in McHenry County, Illinois and was built in 1907.

The lock operates for all powered, sail driven, or paddle propelled canoes or boats, even float tubes, at no charge.

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Coordinates: 42°18′36″N 88°15′06″W / 42.31°N 88.25167°W / 42.31; -88.25167


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