John C. Stennis Lock and Dam

The John C. Stennis Lock and Dam, formerly named Columbus Lock and Dam, is one of four lock and dam structures on the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway that generally lie along the original course of the .
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  • Type: Dam
  • Description: lock and dam in Mississippi, United States
  • Also known as: “John C. Stennis Dam”

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Waverly and Columbus.

Hamlet
is an unincorporated community in , United States. is situated 3½ miles north of John C. Stennis Lock and Dam.

is a city in eastern , near the border with .

John C. Stennis Lock and Dam

Latitude
33.51822° or 33° 31′ 6″ north
Longitude
-88.4881° or 88° 29′ 17″ west
Elevation
141 feet (43 metres)
Open location code
865HGG96+7Q
Open­Street­Map ID
Open­Street­Map feature
waterway=­dam
Geo­Names ID
Wiki­data ID
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In Other Languages

From Cebuano to Egyptian Arabic—“John C. Stennis Lock and Dam” goes by many names.
  • Cebuano: “Columbus Lock and Dam”
  • Egyptian Arabic: “جون سى ستينيس لوك اند دام”

Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Northaven Woods and Sleepy Hollow.

Nearby Places

Places to explore: Tombigbee River at Stennis Lock and Dam and Mississippi No Name 159 Dam.

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