Schuylkill Canal – Felix Dam

A system of dams and locks allowed Schuylkill Canal traffic to travel on several sections of the Schuylkill River. Pictured here are the remnants of the dam and lock complex at Felix Dam in Muhlenberg Township.

All photographs on this page by Doug Reinert.

If you have a Flash player installed on your computer you can enjoy a sweeping view of the Felix Dam area.