The canal became operational simultaneously with the commissioning of the Novosibirsk Hydroelectric Station.

The canal is located in Sovetsky District of Novosibirsk along its entire length.

The banks of the upper part of the canal are lined with concrete.

The canal is equipped with a single triple-chamber shipping lock.

The minimum acceptable level of water under the keel is 0,25 meters, the minimum acceptable reserve in width of lock's chamber is 0,8 meters.