0
  • DE
  • EN
  • FR
  • International Database and Gallery of Structures

Advertisement

Panama Canal Miraflores Locks, looking northwards, towards Miraflores Lake, with the Pedro Miguel locks visible in the background. In the foreground, on the end of the approach wall, a large illuminated arrow can be seen; this rotates to indicate to ships which chamber they are to enter
media credits (ID:209481)
A mule is holding the MS Maasdam, a Holland America Line cruise ship, during a transit of the Miraflores locks in the Panama Canal. The Miraflores Visitors Center is visible in the background
media credits (ID:209478)

General Information

Beginning of works: 1909
Completion: 1913
Status: in use

Project Type

Function / usage: Lock

Location

Location: , , ,
Part of:
Next to: Cocolí Locks (2016)
Coordinates: 8° 59' 48" N    79° 35' 31" W
Show coordinates on a map

Technical Information

Dimensions

height difference 13.1 - 19.7 m
lock chamber width 33.53 m
length 320.0 m
number 2 x 2

Participants

Currently there is no information available about persons or companies having participated in this project.

Relevant Web Sites

There currently are no relevant websites listed.

  • About this
    data sheet
  • Structure-ID
    20064083
  • Published on:
    11/10/2012
  • Last updated on:
    16/05/2015
Structurae cooperates with
International Association for Bridge and Structural Engineering (IABSE)
e-mosty Magazine
e-BrIM Magazine