Emsworth Locks and Dam

Emsworth Locks and Dam is a combination of locks and dam on the Ohio River located just down stream of Pittsburgh. The dam has two gated sections, one on each side of Neville Island. There are two locks, one for commercial barge traffic that is 600 feet long by 110 feet wide, and the recreational auxiliary lock that is 360 feet long by 56 feet wide.[1] Emsworth averages about 470 commercial lock throughs every month and 350-400 lock throughs a month on the recreational auxiliary lock.[2]

Locks and dams of the Ohio River
Upstream:
None on the Ohio River		 Downstream:
Dashields Locks and Dam
Emsworth Locks and Dam
Official nameEmsworth Locks and Dam
Coordinates40.5033°N 80.0895°W / 40.5033; -80.0895
Construction began1935
Opening date1938
Operator(s) United States Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District
Dam and spillways
Type of damGated
ImpoundsOhio River
Reservoir
Normal elevation710 feet above sealevel

See also

References
  1. "Emsworth Locks and Dam : Ohio River". Port.pittsburgh.pa.us. Retrieved 2016-02-13.
  2. "Pittsburgh District : Missions : Navigation : Locks and Dams : Emsworth Locks & Dams". Lrp.usace.army.mil. Retrieved 2016-02-11.
Emsworth, Dashields, and Montgomery lock and dams
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