Dashields Locks And Dam

Significant HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StatePennsylvania
CountyAllegheny
Nearest CityGLENWILLARD
River/StreamOHIO RIVER
Coordinates40.54976, -80.20509

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height44 ft
Dam Length1,799 ft
Year Completed1929 (97 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage17,000 acre-ft
Max Storage17,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage17,000 acre-ft
Surface Area1,210 acres
Drainage Area19,522 sq mi
Max Discharge235,000 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeNavigation
OwnerUSACE - Pittsburgh District
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection11/03/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDPA00127
Federal IDPA00127
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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