Steven Lee, maintenance mechanic, and Dewey Takacy, dive program coordinator, check equipment in preparation for a routine dive at McAlpine Locks and Dam in Louisville, Kentucky, August 26, 2025.
The Louisville District Dive Team completes routine inspections of lock and dam infrastructure across the district annually from May to October to support the district’s flood risk management and navigation missions by identifying maintenance concerns or repairs that may be needed below the surface. With limited visibility under the water, divers are trained to complete the inspections primarily by touch.
The Louisville District operates and maintains a total of seven locks and dams on the Ohio River that are monitored by USACE 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. More than 415 million tons of cargo pass through the district’s Ohio River locks annually, powering America’s economy with the most cost and energy efficient way to transport commodities.
(U.S. Army Corps of Engineers photo by Kelsie Hall)
| Date Taken: | 08.26.2025 |
| Date Posted: | 12.23.2025 14:21 |
| Photo ID: | 9459226 |
| VIRIN: | 250826-A-RC524-2006 |
| Resolution: | 6000x4000 |
| Size: | 5.19 MB |
| Location: | LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY, US |
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