Emsworth Locks and Dam, Navigation system on Ohio River in Pittsburgh, United States.
The Emsworth facility includes two locks of different sizes and a gravity dam with sections on both sides of Neville Island.
Construction of the original structure began in 1919 and was completed in 1922, making it the oldest navigation project on the Ohio River.
The locks facilitate the transportation of coal from local mines to power plants, supporting the regional energy infrastructure and industrial development.
The main chamber measures 600 feet by 110 feet for commercial vessels, while the auxiliary chamber spans 360 feet by 56 feet for recreational boats.
The dam manages water levels through thirteen vertical lift gates, processing approximately 470 commercial vessels and 350 recreational boats monthly.
Location: Allegheny County
GPS coordinates: 40.50330,-80.08950
Latest update: March 3, 2025 01:39
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