Murray Lock and Dam

Looking south at the Murray Lock and Dam No. 7 on the Arkansas River, near Little Rock (Pulaski County). The Big Dam Bridge spans the structure and allows pedestrian and bicycle traffic to cross the river; 2008.

lock and dam on river with pedestrian bridge winding over it and houses, trees on hill in background

Photo by Mike Keckhaver

Media

Time Period

Divergent Prosperity and the Arc of Reform (1968–2022)

Category

Engineering / Science and Medicine / Science and Technology

Type

Thing

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