Allegheny River Lock and Dam 6

Pennsylvania — Armstrong County — ALLEGHENY RIVER

Location

StatePennsylvania
CountyArmstrong
RiverALLEGHENY RIVER
Coordinates40.71594, -79.57975

Physical Characteristics

NID Height21 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length1,212 ft
NID Storage14,000 acre-ft
Max Storage14,000 acre-ft
Surface Area1,260 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMay 2, 2023
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1928
Primary PurposeNavigation
Dam TypeGravity
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerUSACE - Pittsburgh District
Other NameAllegheny River Pool 06

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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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