A system of dams and locks allowed Schuylkill Canal traffic to travel on several sections of the Schuylkill River.
Pictured here are the remnants of the dam and lock complex at Felix Dam in Muhlenberg Township.
If you have a Flash player installed on your computer you can enjoy a sweeping view of the Felix Dam area.
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Felix Dam in Muhlenberg Township just below the Road to Nowhere. The area is a public park.
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The downstream entrance to the lock chamber at Felix Dam.
The original wooden doors have been replaced by concrete.
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A closeup of Felix Dam illustrating its wooden construction.
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In September of 1999 Felix Dam met its match when hurricane Floyd dropped 5 inches of rain on Berks County. The dam was breached and the pool drained.
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Felix Dam as it appears three years after Floyd
July 7, 2002
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