Morgantown Lock and Dam, Navigation lock and gravity dam on Monongahela River, Monongalia County, United States.
The Morgantown Lock and Dam features a single chamber on the left bank and maintains a minimum water depth of 9 feet for river navigation.
Construction of the current structure began in 1948, replacing the original wooden Locks 10 and 11 that were installed between 1897 and 1903.
The lock and dam system represents the industrial heritage of the Monongahela River valley and its connection to regional transportation networks.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District manages this facility, which creates pools extending 6 miles upstream and 11.2 miles downstream.
The structure combines both a navigation lock and gravity dam system to regulate water levels while facilitating commercial vessel movement along the Monongahela River.
Location: Monongalia County
GPS coordinates: 39.61940,-79.96750
Latest update: March 21, 2025 20:36
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