Allegheny River Lock and Dam 6

Armstrong County, Pennsylvania (near FREEPORT)

River/Stream: ALLEGHENY RIVER

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Gravity
Height
21 ft
Dam Length
1,212 ft
Reservoir Storage
14,000 acre-ft
Year Completed
1928
Primary Purpose
Navigation
Owner Type
Federal
Max Discharge
120,000 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not AvailableLast inspected: 2023-05-02

Hazard Classification: Low — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Not Available — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
PA00116
State
Pennsylvania (PA)
Coordinates
40.71594, -79.57974
Age
98 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.