Montgomery Locks and Dam

Pennsylvania — Beaver County — OHIO RIVER

Location

StatePennsylvania
CountyBeaver
RiverOHIO RIVER
Coordinates40.64942, -80.38572

Physical Characteristics

NID Height62 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length1,590 ft
NID Storage57,500 acre-ft
Max Storage57,500 acre-ft
Surface Area2,990 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJuly 12, 2024
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1936
Primary PurposeNavigation
Dam TypeGravity
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerUSACE - Pittsburgh District
Other NameMontgomery Pool

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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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