Montgomery Locks And Dam
Montgomery Locks And Dam is a gravity dam located in Beaver County, Pennsylvania, built in 1936. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Montgomery Locks And Dam
The primary purpose of Montgomery Locks And Dam is navigation. The dam maintains water levels sufficient for boat and barge traffic, supporting commercial or recreational navigation on the waterway. The dam is owned by Usace - Pittsburgh District (federal). It impounds the Ohio River near Industry.
The dam stands 62 feet tall and stretches 1,590 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2,990 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 57,500 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 22,969 square miles. Completed in 1936, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 07/12/2024.
At 62 feet, this dam is taller than 95% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Beaver |
| Nearest City | Industry |
| River/Stream | Ohio River |
| Coordinates | 40.64942, -80.38572 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 62 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,590 ft |
| Year Completed | 1936 (90 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 57,500 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 57,500 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 57,500 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2,990 acres |
| Drainage Area | 22,969 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 320,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Navigation |
| Owner | USACE - Pittsburgh District |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 07/12/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | PA00128 |
| Federal ID | PA00128 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |