Monongahela River Locks and Dam Two
Braddock Locks & Dam is one of nine navigational structures on the Monongahela River between Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and Fairmont, West Virginia. Built and maintained by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the gated dam and the lock form an upstream pool that is for 12.6 miles, stretching to Elizabeth, Pennsylvania.- Type: Dam
- Description: dam in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
- Also known as: “Braddock Locks & Dam” and “Lock Number Two”
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights: Kennywood and Auto Race.
Kennywood
Theme park
Auto Race
Auto Race, previously known as Auto Ride… Auto Race is situated 1,900 feet southwest of Monongahela River Locks and Dam Two.The Exterminator
Roller coaster
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Port Perry and Duquesne.
Monongahela River Locks and Dam Two
- Categories: gravity dam and lock
- Location: Borough of North Braddock, Allegheny County, Pittsburgh Region, Pennsylvania, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America
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Latitude
40.39174° or 40° 23′ 30″ north
Longitude
-79.8581° or 79° 51′ 29″ west
Elevation
732 feet (223 metres)
Open location code
87G294RR+MQ
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In Other Languages
From Cebuano to Chinese—“Monongahela River Locks and Dam Two” goes by many names.
- Cebuano: “Monongahela River Locks and Dam Two”
- Chinese: “布拉多克壩”
Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Bessemer and Kennywood.
Nearby Places
Places to explore: Bessemer Station and Monongahela Junction Station.
Allegheny County: Must-Visit Destinations
Worth a closer look: Pittsburgh and Oakland.
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