Allegheny River Lock And Dam 6

Low HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StatePennsylvania
CountyArmstrong
Nearest CityFREEPORT
River/StreamALLEGHENY RIVER
Coordinates40.71594, -79.57974

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height21 ft
Dam Length1,212 ft
Year Completed1928 (98 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage14,000 acre-ft
Max Storage14,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage14,000 acre-ft
Surface Area1,260 acres
Drainage Area9,332 sq mi
Max Discharge120,000 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeNavigation
OwnerUSACE - Pittsburgh District
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection05/02/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDPA00116
Federal IDPA00116
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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