Allegheny River Lock and Dam 8

Pennsylvania — Armstrong County — ALLEGHENY RIVER

Location

StatePennsylvania
CountyArmstrong
RiverALLEGHENY RIVER
Coordinates40.89570, -79.47791

Physical Characteristics

NID Height60 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length1,064 ft
NID Storage15,200 acre-ft
Max Storage15,200 acre-ft
Surface Area1,010 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionSeptember 30, 2024
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1931
Primary PurposeNavigation
Dam TypeGravity
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerUSACE - Pittsburgh District
Other NameAllegheny 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.

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