St Andrews Lock and Dam, Lockport MB
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member PeterNoG
N 50° 05.067 W 096° 56.241
14U E 647559 N 5550057
The dam is notable for the use of the “Camere” system. The only known use of this type of dam technology outside Europe.
Waymark Code: WM2Q9F
Location: Manitoba, Canada
Date Posted: 12/06/2007
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member NorStar
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The unique “Camere” style dam uses moveable curtains consisting of narrow horizontal strips of wood hinged together, which are raised or lowered to control water flows. Invented by French engineer M. Camere, this type of dam was popular in western Europe in the late nineteenth century. This was designated as a National Historic Site in 1990 because it is the largest of its type in world.

There is some nice history of the construction and some old photos at (visit link)

I have created waymarks listing for St Andrews Lock and Dam under Waterway Locks, Water Dams, Canadian National Historic Sites, Engineering Landmarks and Photos Then and Now.
Location:
Hwy 44, Lockport MB

Type of structure/site: A Caméré Curtain Dam

Date of Construction: 1907-1910

Engineer/Architect/Builder etc.: A.R. Dufresne

Engineering Organization Listing: Canadian Society for Civil Engineering (CSCE)

Primary Web Site: [Web Link]

Secondary Web Site: Not listed
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