The Holt Lock and Dam is a lock built on the Black Warrior River near Holt Alabama in Tuscaloosa County. Opening for navigation in 1966 it served as a replacement for a series locks and dams built in the early 20th century. The lock and dam impounds Holt Lake 19 miles (31 km) upstream to the John Hollis Bankhead Lock and Dam.The lock is located in the southern bank and has an inside chamber with dimensions of 110 feet (34 m) by 600 feet (180 m) and having a maximum lift of 64 feet (20 m).
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