Allegheny River Lock And Dam 2 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 15, 2025

Allegheny River Lock and Dam 2, also known as Allegheny River Pool 02, is a federal-owned structure located in Sharpsburg, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.


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Summary

Built in 1934 by the US Army Corps of Engineers, this gravity-type dam serves the primary purpose of navigation on the Allegheny River. The dam, with a hydraulic height of 58 feet and a structural height of 58 feet, spans a length of 1473 feet and has a storage capacity of 14,500 acre-feet.

The dam features a multi-arch core type and is founded on rock. It includes a single lock, measuring 360 feet in length and 56 feet in width, for managing water levels and facilitating boat traffic. With a spillway width of 1393 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 200,000 cubic feet per second, the dam plays a crucial role in flood risk management along the river. Despite its significant hazard potential, the US Army Corps of Engineers implements various risk management measures, including regular inspections, maintenance, and emergency action planning, to ensure the dam's safety and structural integrity.

Overall, Allegheny River Lock and Dam 2 serves as a vital infrastructure for navigation and flood control on the Allegheny River. With ongoing monitoring and risk management efforts by the US Army Corps of Engineers, the dam continues to play a crucial role in water resource management and climate resilience in the region.

Year Completed

1934

Dam Length

1473

River Or Stream

ALLEGHENY RIVER

Primary Dam Type

Gravity

Surface Area

1120

Length Of Locks

360

Hydraulic Height

58

Drainage Area

11636

Nid Storage

14500

Structural Height

58

Outlet Gates

None - 0, Uncontrolled - 0

Hazard Potential

Significant

Foundations

Rock

Nid Height

58
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.