Dashields Locks and Dam
Pennsylvania — Allegheny County — OHIO RIVER
Location
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Allegheny |
| River | OHIO RIVER |
| Coordinates | 40.54976, -80.20509 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 44 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 1,799 ft |
| NID Storage | 17,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 17,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,210 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | November 3, 2021 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1929 |
| Primary Purpose | Navigation |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Owner | USACE - Pittsburgh District |
| Other Name | Dashields Pool |
Location Map
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.