Dashields Locks and Dam, Navigation lock system on Ohio River, Allegheny County, United States.
The Dashields facility consists of two locks measuring 600 feet in length and 110 feet in width for efficient vessel passage.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers completed the construction of Dashields Locks and Dam in 1929 to enhance river transportation infrastructure.
The locks system enables both commercial shipping operations and recreational boats to navigate through different water levels of the Ohio River.
The facility processes approximately 450 commercial vessels and 300 recreational boats monthly through its dual-lock navigation system.
The dam extends 1,799 feet across the Ohio River and maintains a water storage capacity of 17,000 acre-feet across 1,210 acres.
Location: Allegheny County
GPS coordinates: 40.55060,-80.20410
Latest update: March 12, 2025 09:27
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