Emsworth Locks and Dam

Emsworth Locks and Dam is a combination of locks and dams on the Ohio River located just downstream 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 (180 m) long by 110 feet (34 m) wide, and the recreational auxiliary lock that is 360 feet (110 m) long by 56 feet (17 m) wide.^[1] Emsworth averages about 470 commercial lock-throughs every month and 350 to 400 lock-throughs a month on the recreational auxiliary lock.^[2]

Emsworth, Dashields, and Montgomery lock and dams

Emsworth Locks and Dam
Official name	Emsworth Locks and Dam
Coordinates	40.5033°N 80.0895°W / 40.5033; -80.0895
Construction began	1935
Opening date	1938
Operator(s)	United States Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District
Dam and spillways
Type of dam	Gated
Impounds	Ohio River
Reservoir
Normal elevation	710 feet (220 m) above sea level

See also

• List of locks and dams of the Ohio River
• List of locks and dams of the Upper Mississippi River