Allegheny River Lock and Dam 8
Pennsylvania — Armstrong County — ALLEGHENY RIVER
Location
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Armstrong |
| River | ALLEGHENY RIVER |
| Coordinates | 40.89570, -79.47791 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 60 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 1,064 ft |
| NID Storage | 15,200 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 15,200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,010 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | September 30, 2024 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1931 |
| Primary Purpose | Navigation |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Owner | USACE - Pittsburgh District |
| Other Name | Allegheny River Pool 08 |
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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.