This is the Corps of Engineers' Belleville Locks and Dam situated on the East Bank of the Ohio River in Belleville, West Virginia. It consists of two parallel locks. Belleville Hydroelectric is also located here. It is a non-profit power plant. The plant generates energy without emitting any standard atmospheric pollutants or contributing to global warming.
Hydropower is the primary contributor of renewable energy in the United States and can be produced as long as rain falls and rivers flow. Hydropower projects also provide water management, flood control and recreational benefits.
Now this looks interesting doesn't it? Is it a hairy-cairy walk to the depths of the river? I can tell you that the path is steep and you feel like you have to tilt yourself back on your heels to keep from tumbling head over heels.
And this is where the path leads - to a small fishing pier. The day I was here I could see folks catching a few fish. I have no idea what kind they were though. If you like fishing it was a nice pleasant place to be. There was even a place to clean your fish. Take the fish home; leave the messy part behind!
This is the Corps of Engineers' Belleville Locks and Dam situated on the East Bank of the Ohio River in Belleville, West Virginia. It consists of two parallel locks. Belleville Hydroelectric is also located here. It is a non-profit power plant. The plant generates energy without emitting any standard atmospheric pollutants or contributing to global warming. 
Hydropower is the primary contributor of renewable energy in the United States and can be produced as long as rain falls and rivers flow. Hydropower projects also provide water management, flood control and recreational benefits.
Now this looks interesting doesn't it? Is it a hairy-cairy walk to the depths of the river? I can tell you that the path is steep and you feel like you have to tilt yourself back on your heels to keep from tumbling head over heels.
22 comments:
Very interesting post...I would like to try fishing there.
Hydoeletric power is what we have in the PNW, Rivers, dams, and bears oh,my. Great shots, and did you walk down that path? Brave woman!
But hydroelectric power is what has all but shut done the fishing industry. Salmon can no longer get to their native spawning grounds, so entire species are dwindling at alarming rates. There is always a cost.
The symmetry and balance of the "hairy -cairy" walk photo wants a lot more balance from you , if you don't want to land in the deep end , that is !
Very nice post . Loved the pics and the info .
Hairy-cairy has me thinking...surely there is some way kids could turn this into a water slide! Wouldn't that be fun? And the walk back up would be great exercise!
Love this post!! Love the music too!! Sounds like a theme song I could use, lol.
The first thing that came to my mind when I saw these was the Roman aquaducts... not sure why... = )
You are very brave Carletta!
I hope you had a wonderful Mother's Day.
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Carletta: Fun post with a good song about fishing. Thanks for sharing the fishing pier and info.
They must be producing PLENTY of power today!!! I have never seen new fangled locks! I'm only familiar with the old locks on the C&O canal! (you know... for raising and lowering the barge) I'm just gathering brain wrinkles everywhere I go today!!! Thanks!
Well done locks and a quite nice fishing pier.
Been seeing your weekend snaps and found out someone has a (new?) JEEP amd some odd kisses!
Loved the angle of the path photo. Good one Carletta. Have never seen locks like this so very interesting photos for me.
I'm enjoying your blog. Thanks for visiting me. I'm in Central Ohio and I love your neck of the woods.
Nancy
Very interesting post for L!
Loved reading about the locks and hydroelectric power.
Hi Carletta
I like the sound of these plants.. I know it mean flooging certain areas but the idea is a good one.
Sounds like a great place. It would be nice to leave the fish remnants there and just take your nice cleaned fish home. If you can catch any!
it's always nice to learn something new... interesting choice
This is a very interesting post,I learned a couple of new things from it, thanks!
L is for me LIKING this place, Carletta! Great photos! :)
I liked reading your blog its a nice blog.
Contrary to popular belief, hydroelectric power can seriously damage the climate. Proposed changes to the way countries' climate budgets are calculated aim to take greenhouse gas emissions from hydropower reservoirs into account, but some experts worry that they will not go far enough. :)
Wishing you all the best
Yes Quilly, and that is why Windmills are back in fashion here.
Very interesting. I love pictures of rivers and dams. Thanks!
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