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G&G Steel Built Its Largest Tainter Gates For Olmsted

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G&G Steel Built Its Largest Tainter Gates For Olmsted

August 31, 2018

With the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Olmsted Locks and Dam underway the day this story went to press—August 30—G&G Steel made sure to be present for the momentous occasion. The fabrication… Read More

‘Superficial’ Damage Reported At Olmsted

July 11, 2025

An initial inspection at Olmsted Locks and Dam found only cosmetic, superficial damage to tainter gate 1 after two Corps of Engineers vessels were swept through it July 1. Read More

Tow Breaks Up Near Olmsted; Barge Lodged In Tainter Gate A barge lodged adjacent to the Olmsted Locks and Dam is one of six that broke loose from a tow.

A barge lodged adjacent to the Olmsted Locks and Dam is one of six that broke loose from a tow.

Tow Breaks Up Near Olmsted; Barge Lodged In Tainter Gate

April 23, 2018

On April 18, the Lower Ohio River was closed to navigation at the Olmsted Locks and Dam due to an allision involving a commercial tow breaking apart at around… Read More