Allegheny River Lock And Dam 5

Low HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StatePennsylvania
CountyArmstrong
Nearest CityFreeport
River/StreamAllegheny River
Coordinates40.68360, -79.66662

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height16 ft
Dam Length856 ft
Year Completed1927 (99 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage9,800 acre-ft
Max Storage9,800 acre-ft
Normal Storage9,800 acre-ft
Surface Area660 acres
Drainage Area9,351 sq mi
Max Discharge82,000 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

OwnerUSACE - Pittsburgh District
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection08/09/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDPA00115
Federal IDPA00115
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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