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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
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, United States
Free State Brewing Company
636 Massachusetts St, Lawrence, KS 66044, United States
Dempsey's Burger Pub
623 Vermont St, Lawrence, KS 66044
La Prima Tazza
638 Massachusetts St, Lawrence, KS 66044
The Java Break
17 E 7th St, Lawrence, KS 66044
Ladybird Diner
721 Massachusetts St, Lawrence, KS 66044
La Tropicana
434 Locust St, Lawrence, KS 66044
Nearby local services
Waxman Candles, Inc.
609 Massachusetts St, Lawrence, KS 66044
Ad Astra Piercing Co.
5 E 7th St, Lawrence, KS 66044
Jungle House
6 E 7th St, Lawrence, KS 66044, United States
Winfield House
645 Massachusetts St, Lawrence, KS 66044
Salon Di Marco & Day Spa
733 Massachusetts St, Lawrence, KS 66044
Goldmakers Fine Jewelry
723 Massachusetts St, Lawrence, KS 66044
Arizona Trading Co
736 Massachusetts St, Lawrence, KS 66044
Swanson’s
700 Massachusetts St, Lawrence, KS 66044
Ready for Good Furnishings
708 Connecticut St, Lawrence, KS 66044
Momoko Gift Boutique
714 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(10)
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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, 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, La Prima Tazza, The Java Break, Ladybird Diner, La Tropicana, local businesses: Waxman Candles, Inc., Ad Astra Piercing Co., Jungle House, Winfield House, Salon Di Marco & Day Spa, Goldmakers Fine Jewelry, Arizona Trading Co, Swanson’s, Ready for Good Furnishings, Momoko Gift Boutique
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Website
bowersockpower.com

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Nearby attractions of Bowersock Dam

Walnut Park

Breakout Lawrence

Phoenix Gallery

Cider Gallery

Walnut Park

Walnut Park

4.1

(24)

Open 24 hours
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Breakout Lawrence

Breakout Lawrence

4.8

(179)

Open 24 hours
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Phoenix Gallery

Phoenix Gallery

4.8

(104)

Closed
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Cider Gallery

Cider Gallery

4.7

(89)

Open until 12:00 AM
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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

La Prima Tazza

The Java Break

Ladybird Diner

La Tropicana

Johnny's Tavern (The Original)

Johnny's Tavern (The Original)

4.5

(668)

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Closed
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Gaslight Gardens

Gaslight Gardens

4.6

(97)

$

Closed
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Tokyo Sushi

Tokyo Sushi

4.3

(245)

$

Closed
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Cleo and Leo on Elm Street

Cleo and Leo on Elm Street

4.9

(51)

$

Closed
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Nearby local services of Bowersock Dam

Waxman Candles, Inc.

Ad Astra Piercing Co.

Jungle House

Winfield House

Salon Di Marco & Day Spa

Goldmakers Fine Jewelry

Arizona Trading Co

Swanson’s

Ready for Good Furnishings

Momoko Gift Boutique

Waxman Candles, Inc.

Waxman Candles, Inc.

4.8

(99)

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Ad Astra Piercing Co.

Ad Astra Piercing Co.

4.8

(173)

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Jungle House

Jungle House

4.9

(127)

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Winfield House

Winfield House

4.0

(24)

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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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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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