Construction Standards
NOTE: Standards varied by region of the state.
- 4 ft (1.2 m) water depth.
- 40 ft (12 m) wide at water level.
- 10 ft (3.0 m) wide towpath in addition to mandated outer slopes.
- All slopes are 4.5 ft (1.4 m) horizontal to 4 ft (1.2 m). perpendicular.
- The canal could accommodate boats up to 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 14 ft (4.3 m) wide.
Copies of the original survey plat maps for the construction of both Ohio canals are available on-line from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.
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