Old River Control Structure
The Old River Control Structure is a floodgate system in a branch of the Mississippi River in central Louisiana. It regulates the flow of water from the Mississippi into the Atchafalaya River, thereby preventing the Mississippi River from changing course.
Wikimedia, Public domain.- Built structure
- …lies at an elevation of 52 feet (16 metres)
- Description: floodgate system in Louisiana, USA
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Sidney A. Murray Jr. Hydroelectric Station.
Sidney A. Murray Jr. Hydroelectric Station
Power station
The Sidney A. Murray Jr. Hydroelectric Station, also… Sidney A. Murray Jr. Hydroelectric Station is situated 1¼ miles northwest of Old River Control Structure.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Fort Adams.
Fort Adams
Hamlet
Fort Adams is a small, river port community… Fort Adams is situated 3 miles east of Old River Control Structure.
Old River Control Structure
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Latitude
31.07823° or 31° 4′ 42″ north
Longitude
-91.59956° or 91° 35′ 58″ west
Open location code
863C3CH2+75
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In Other Languages
From Chinese to Portuguese—“Old River Control Structure” goes by many names.
- Chinese: “密西西比河防洪工程”
- Chinese: “老河控制結構”
- Dutch: “Old River Control System”
- French: “Structure de régulation des eaux d’Old River”
- German: “Old River Control Structure”
- Hebrew: “מבנה הבקרה של הנהר הישן”
- Japanese: “旧河道管理構造物”
- Portuguese: “Estrutura de controle do Rio Velho”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Point Breeze and Black Hawk.
Nearby Places
Explore places such as Knox Landing and White Vine Plantation.
Louisiana: Highlights
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