New Cumberland Locks and Dam, Lock and gravity dam system in Hancock County, United States.
The New Cumberland Locks and Dam includes two locks on the Ohio River, with the main lock measuring 1200 feet long and the auxiliary lock spanning 600 feet.
Construction of the New Cumberland Locks and Dam began in 1955, with the locks opening for traffic in 1959 and the complete structure finishing in 1961.
The United States Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District manages this water infrastructure system that supports regional transportation and commerce on the Ohio River.
Commercial vessels utilize the main lock approximately 320 times monthly, while recreational boats pass through the auxiliary lock about 120 times per month.
The structure stands 54 miles downstream from Pittsburgh and creates a reservoir with a normal elevation of 664 feet above sea level.
Location: Hancock County
Elevation above the sea: 201 m
GPS coordinates: 40.52810,-80.62590
Latest update: March 4, 2025 12:22
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