Architecture Toad Suck Ferry Lock and Dam No. 8

Toad Suck Ferry Lock and Dam No. 8 · **3 Likes**

The Toad Suck Ferry Lock and Dam on the Arkansas River near Conway is one of 17 locks and dams built on the river for navigation. The system was ready for full use in 1970 and covers 443 miles.

**eaglem** · 12-30-2022, 08:01 PM

A very interesting structure and nicely captured.

**MikeNArk** · 12-30-2022, 08:05 PM

Originally posted by eaglem

A very interesting structure and nicely captured.

Thanks for your comments. This dam was built at the sight where a ferry once crossed the river. The overhead structure is the highway.

**rhanz** · 12-31-2022, 12:50 PM

A nice shot and a very unusual name for that dam. Thanks for posting it.

**MikeNArk** · 12-31-2022, 05:51 PM

Originally posted by rhanz

A nice shot and a very unusual name for that dam. Thanks for posting it.

Thank you, rhanz. We have recently found this place to be a good site for nature photography. I am putting a link here, explaining the popular story of the name.
Toad Suck Daze | THE NAME AND THE STORY

**ToddK** · 01-02-2023, 06:41 AM - **1 Like**

Nice image Mike. It looks like a great place to visit, and I bet there are some terrific nature photo opportunities there.

**MikeNArk** · 01-02-2023, 08:13 AM

Originally posted by ToddK

Nice image Mike. It looks like a great place to visit, and I bet there are some terrific nature photo opportunities there.

Thanks, Todd. There is a lot more wildlife opportunity now than I have seen before. Also you can watch an occasional barge pass through. Have a good new year.

Last edited by MikeNArk; 01-02-2023 at 11:18 AM.

**angkymac** · 01-02-2023, 03:34 PM

You caught some great bird images here a week or so ago.
Now we see the structure in its interesting display.
Angky

**rhanz** · 01-02-2023, 03:50 PM

Originally posted by MikeNArk

Thank you, rhanz. We have recently found this place to be a good site for nature photography. I am putting a link here, explaining the popular story of the name.
Toad Suck Daze | THE NAME AND THE STORY

What a nice bit of information you gave me access to. My wife and I got a chuckle out of reading it. Thank you and keep posting great pictures and your information adds to it.

**MikeNArk** · 01-02-2023, 05:21 PM

Originally posted by angkymac

You caught some great bird images here a week or so ago.
Now we see the structure in its interesting display.
Angky

Thanks Angky. I primarily wanted to show the width of the dam in this image. These lock and dams maintain a level of water to provide a certain channel depth for navigation.

---------- Post added 01-02-23 at 06:24 PM ----------

Originally posted by rhanz

What a nice bit of information you gave me access to. My wife and I got a chuckle out of reading it. Thank you and keep posting great pictures and your information adds to it.

Thanks, rhanz. I'm glad you enjoyed the story behind the name and appreciate your comments.😊

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01-02-2023, 05:21 PM	#10
MikeNArk Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Conway, Arkansas Posts: 15,216 Original Poster	Originally posted by angkymac You caught some great bird images here a week or so ago. Now we see the structure in its interesting display. Angky Thanks Angky. I primarily wanted to show the width of the dam in this image. These lock and dams maintain a level of water to provide a certain channel depth for navigation. ---------- Post added 01-02-23 at 06:24 PM ---------- Originally posted by rhanz What a nice bit of information you gave me access to. My wife and I got a chuckle out of reading it. Thank you and keep posting great pictures and your information adds to it. Thanks, rhanz. I'm glad you enjoyed the story behind the name and appreciate your comments.😊 Last edited by MikeNArk; 01-03-2023 at 04:55 PM.

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12-30-2022, 08:01 PM	#2
eaglem Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 43,160	A very interesting structure and nicely captured.

12-30-2022, 08:05 PM	#3
MikeNArk Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Conway, Arkansas Posts: 15,216 Original Poster	Originally posted by eaglem A very interesting structure and nicely captured. Thanks for your comments. This dam was built at the sight where a ferry once crossed the river. The overhead structure is the highway.

12-31-2022, 12:50 PM	#4
rhanz Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2016 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,969	A nice shot and a very unusual name for that dam. Thanks for posting it.

12-31-2022, 05:51 PM	#5
MikeNArk Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Conway, Arkansas Posts: 15,216 Original Poster	Originally posted by rhanz A nice shot and a very unusual name for that dam. Thanks for posting it. Thank you, rhanz. We have recently found this place to be a good site for nature photography. I am putting a link here, explaining the popular story of the name. Toad Suck Daze \| THE NAME AND THE STORY

01-02-2023, 06:41 AM - 1 Like	#6
ToddK Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Texas Hill Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,549	Nice image Mike. It looks like a great place to visit, and I bet there are some terrific nature photo opportunities there.

01-02-2023, 08:13 AM	#7
MikeNArk Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Conway, Arkansas Posts: 15,216 Original Poster	Originally posted by ToddK Nice image Mike. It looks like a great place to visit, and I bet there are some terrific nature photo opportunities there. Thanks, Todd. There is a lot more wildlife opportunity now than I have seen before. Also you can watch an occasional barge pass through. Have a good new year. Last edited by MikeNArk; 01-02-2023 at 11:18 AM.

01-02-2023, 03:34 PM	#8
angkymac Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2019 Photos: Albums Posts: 8,981	You caught some great bird images here a week or so ago. Now we see the structure in its interesting display. Angky

01-02-2023, 03:50 PM	#9
rhanz Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2016 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,969	Originally posted by MikeNArk Thank you, rhanz. We have recently found this place to be a good site for nature photography. I am putting a link here, explaining the popular story of the name. Toad Suck Daze \| THE NAME AND THE STORY What a nice bit of information you gave me access to. My wife and I got a chuckle out of reading it. Thank you and keep posting great pictures and your information adds to it.