Allegheny River Lock and Dam 5

Pennsylvania — Armstrong County — Allegheny River

Location

StatePennsylvania
CountyArmstrong
RiverAllegheny River
Coordinates40.68360, -79.66662

Physical Characteristics

NID Height16 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length856 ft
NID Storage9,800 acre-ft
Max Storage9,800 acre-ft
Surface Area660 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionAugust 9, 2024
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1927
Primary Purpose—
Dam TypeGravity
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerUSACE - Pittsburgh District

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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