Ohio River Basin

  • Pike Island Locks and Dam

    The Pike Island Locks and Dam is located on the Ohio River in Yorkville, OH, approximately 84 miles downstream of Pittsburgh, PA. This facility, operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, features two locks designed to manage commercial barge traffic and maintain river navigation.

  • New Cumberland Locks and Dam

    The New Cumberland Locks and Dam is situated on the Ohio River near New Cumberland, WV, approximately 54 miles downstream of Pittsburgh, PA. Operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, it features two locks; one for commercial barge traffic and a smaller auxiliary lock for recreational use

  • Robert C. Byrd Locks and Dam

    The R.C. Byrd Locks and Dam, formerly known as the Gallipolis Locks and Dam, is located on the Ohio River in Gallipolis, WV, approximately 280 miles downstream from Pittsburgh, PA. This facility includes two locks, with the main lock designed for commercial barge traffic and an auxiliary lock for smaller vessels.

Allegheny River Basin

  • Allegheny River Lock and Dam 3

    The Allegheny River Lock and Dam 3, also known as the C.W. Bill Young Lock and Dam, is located in Harmar Township, PA, approximately 14 miles upstream from Pittsburgh, PA. This facility features a single lock and a fixed-crest dam, ensuring navigational depth for commercial and recreational vessels.

  • Allegheny River Lock and Dam 4

    The Allegheny River Lock and Dam 4 is situated in Harrison Township, PA, approximately 24 miles upstream from Pittsburgh, PA. The facility includes a single lock and a fixed-crest dam, facilitating river navigation and providing municipal water supply.

  • Dashields Locks and Dam

    The Dashields Locks and Dam, located on the Ohio River near Moon Township, PA, is less than 15 miles downstream of Pittsburgh. The fixed-crest dam includes two locks: one for commercial barge traffic and a smaller auxiliary lock for recreational use.

Illinois River Basin

  • Dresden Island Lock and Dam

    The Dresden Island Lock and Dam is located on the Illinois River in Morris, IL, approximately 60 miles southwest of Chicago, IL. This facility includes a lock and a dam that help manage river navigation and water levels, ensuring safe passage for commercial and recreational vessels.

  • Brandon Road Lock and Dam

    The Brandon Road Lock and Dam is situated along the Des Plaines River in Joliet, IL, approximately 27 miles southwest of Chicago, IL. This facility plays a crucial role in regulating water levels and facilitating barge travel between Lake Michigan and the Mississippi River.