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Bowersock Dam — Attraction in Lawrence

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Bowersock Dam
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The Bowersock Dam is a run-of-river dam on the Kansas River in Lawrence, Kansas. Constructed in 1874 to provide mechanical power, it now hosts the only hydroelectric plant in the state of Kansas.
Nearby attractions
Walnut Park
211 N 4th St, Lawrence, KS 66044
Breakout Lawrence
727 Massachusetts St, Lawrence, KS 66044
Summit's Steps Minerals
806 Massachusetts St, Lawrence, KS 66044
Phoenix Gallery
825 Massachusetts St, Lawrence, KS 66044
Cider Gallery
810 Pennsylvania St, Lawrence, KS 66044
Nearby restaurants
Johnny's Tavern (The Original)
401 N 2nd St, Lawrence, KS 66044
Gaslight Gardens
317 N 2nd St, Lawrence, KS 66044
Tokyo Sushi
239 Elm St, Lawrence, KS 66044
Cleo and Leo on Elm Street
300 Elm St Ste A, Lawrence, KS 66044
Free State Brewing Company
636 Massachusetts St, Lawrence, KS 66044
Dempsey's Burger Pub
623 Vermont St, Lawrence, KS 66044
Black Stag Brewery & Pub
623 Massachusetts St, Lawrence, KS 66044
Ladybird Diner
721 Massachusetts St, Lawrence, KS 66044
La Tropicana
434 Locust St, Lawrence, KS 66044
715 Restaurant
715 Massachusetts St, Lawrence, KS 66044
Nearby hotels
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Lawrence Downtown
One Riverfront Plaza, Lawrence, KS 66044
Eldridge Extended
201 W 8th St, Lawrence, KS 66044
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Bowersock Dam
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Bowersock Dam

US-59, Lawrence, KS 66044
4.3(11)
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The Bowersock Dam is a run-of-river dam on the Kansas River in Lawrence, Kansas. Constructed in 1874 to provide mechanical power, it now hosts the only hydroelectric plant in the state of Kansas.

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attractions: Walnut Park, Breakout Lawrence, Summit's Steps Minerals, Phoenix Gallery, Cider Gallery, restaurants: Johnny's Tavern (The Original), Gaslight Gardens, Tokyo Sushi, Cleo and Leo on Elm Street, Free State Brewing Company, Dempsey's Burger Pub, Black Stag Brewery & Pub, Ladybird Diner, La Tropicana, 715 Restaurant
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(785) 766-0884
Website
bowersockpower.com

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Nearby attractions of Bowersock Dam

Walnut Park

Breakout Lawrence

Summit's Steps Minerals

Phoenix Gallery

Cider Gallery

Walnut Park

Walnut Park

4.1

(25)

Open 24 hours
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Breakout Lawrence

Breakout Lawrence

4.8

(170)

Open 24 hours
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Summit's Steps Minerals

Summit's Steps Minerals

4.8

(45)

Open 24 hours
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Phoenix Gallery

Phoenix Gallery

4.8

(97)

Open 24 hours
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Things to do nearby

The Shop Around the Corner at Liberty Hall
The Shop Around the Corner at Liberty Hall
Wed, Dec 24 • 7:00 PM
644 Massachusetts St, Lawrence, KS, United States, Kansas 66044
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Sing Your Heart Out Jam
Sing Your Heart Out Jam
Thu, Dec 25 • 1:00 PM
745 Vermont St, Lawrence, KS, United States, Kansas 66044
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Giovanni Ventello // Harper K // Moonray
Giovanni Ventello // Harper K // Moonray
Sat, Dec 27 • 10:00 PM
Replay Lounge, 80 E 10th St, Lawrence, KS 66044, United States
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Nearby restaurants of Bowersock Dam

Johnny's Tavern (The Original)

Gaslight Gardens

Tokyo Sushi

Cleo and Leo on Elm Street

Free State Brewing Company

Dempsey's Burger Pub

Black Stag Brewery & Pub

Ladybird Diner

La Tropicana

715 Restaurant

Johnny's Tavern (The Original)

Johnny's Tavern (The Original)

4.5

(630)

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Gaslight Gardens

Gaslight Gardens

4.6

(93)

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Tokyo Sushi

Tokyo Sushi

4.3

(236)

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Cleo and Leo on Elm Street

Cleo and Leo on Elm Street

4.9

(52)

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4.3
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5.0
2y

Historic place. Built in 1874 to provide mechanical power it now houses the only hydroelectric plant in Kansas. There are two historical markers with information about the dam at the site. Additionally, there is a memorial marker on the North Lawrence side of the Lawrence bridge remembering the lynching of three...

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6y

Kansas recommends restricting consumption of bottom-feeding fish to one meal per week from Bowersock Dam to Eudora because of polychlorinated...

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4y

It is the best Damn Dam in LFK. Watch for unprecedented low flows (as much as six feet below normal) in the beginning of July to allow...

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