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The level of water in Erie Canal touches 566 Feet on one side and other side 365 feet from Sea level.There are two locks. Vessels enters between two locks with water at higher level. Then one lock is opened and water level comes down and the journey continues.

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Locks exist because you need leveled water to sail or barge from place to place.

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Because of the elevation changes along the route...

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