Emsworth Locks and Dam

Emsworth Locks and Dam is a combination of locks and dams on the Ohio River located just downstream of . The dam has two gated sections, one on each side of Neville Island.
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  • Type: Dam
  • Description: locks and dam on the Ohio River in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
  • Also known as: “Emsworth Dam”, “Emsworth Lock And Dam”, and “Emsworth Locks and Dams”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Fleming Park Bridge and Davis Island.

Bridge
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The is a through truss bridge which spans the back channel of the Ohio River, between Neville Island and Stowe Township, PA. Although the Ohio River's back channel is only 590 feet wide, roughly 660 feet of this newer bridge was erected over water due to the unique 65-degree angle of the structure's trajectory. is situated 1 mile southeast of Emsworth Locks and Dam.

Islet
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The Lock and Dam Site on the Ohio River in , is the site of the former lock that was completed in 1885. The lock and dam existed from 1878 to 1922, designed by William Emery Merrill and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Kilbuck Township and Mount Nebo.

Village
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is a township in , United States. The population was 774 at the 2020 census. was named after Gelelemend, also known as Capt. John Killbuck, a signatory to the Treaty of Fort Pitt.

Village
is an unincorporated community in , in the U.S. state of . is situated 3½ miles north of Emsworth Locks and Dam.

Hamlet
is an unincorporated community and coal town in and townships, , , United States. It runs roughly between Route 60 in Robinson Township, PA, down the length of Road, where it merges with Aiken Road. is situated 3½ miles south of Emsworth Locks and Dam.

Emsworth Locks and Dam

Latitude
40.50315° or 40° 30′ 11″ north
Longitude
-80.08946° or 80° 5′ 22″ west
Elevation
692 feet (211 metres)
Operator
US Army Corps of Engineers
Open location code
86GXGW36+76
Open­Street­Map ID
way 386103510
Open­Street­Map feature
waterway=­dam
Wiki­data ID
Q23018131
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