Allegheny River Lock And Dam 2

Significant HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StatePennsylvania
CountyAllegheny
Nearest CitySHARPSBURG
River/StreamALLEGHENY RIVER
Coordinates40.48792, -79.91460

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height58 ft
Dam Length1,473 ft
Year Completed1934 (92 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage14,500 acre-ft
Max Storage14,500 acre-ft
Normal Storage14,500 acre-ft
Surface Area1,120 acres
Drainage Area11,636 sq mi
Max Discharge200,000 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeNavigation
OwnerUSACE - Pittsburgh District
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection11/06/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDPA00112
Federal IDPA00112
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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