What is jamie whitten lock and dam?

Jamie Whitten Lock and Dam is a navigation structure located on the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway in Mississippi, USA. The dam was completed in 1985 and was named after Congressman Jamie Whitten, who represented Mississippi's second congressional district from 1941 to 1995. The lock and dam is 10,500 feet long and has a lift of 84 feet. It was designed to control river flow and improve navigation on the waterway. The lock chamber is 600 feet long and 110 feet wide, and can accommodate barges up to 1,200 feet long. The dam and lock are managed by the United States Army Corps of Engineers and are an important part of the inland waterway transportation system. The Jamie Whitten Lock and Dam provides water supply, hydropower, flood control, and recreation opportunities for the region.