Kinda canal

The locks

Place

Elevation

Number of locks

Nykvarn

2,9 m

1

Tannefors

10,8 m

3

Hackefors

6,8 m

1

Hjulsbro

0,3 m

1

Slattefors

3,0 m

1

Sturefors

3,0 m

1

Hamra

8,9 m

2

Hovetorp

15,8 m

4

Brokind

1,3 m

1

 

Dimensions

The lock at Nykvarm has the same dimensions as the locks in Göta Canal, to make it possible for ships sailing Göta Canal to enter Linköping. These dimensions are 120 feet long (35,63 meter), 24 feet wide (7,13 meter) and they are 10 feet (2,97 meter) deep.
The other locks in Kinda Canal have varying dimensions. The smallest lock is 29,1 meter long, 4,82 meter wide and 1,5 meter deep.

 

Lock profile


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