Drew Bechtold, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District’s resident engineer for the Lower Mon Resident Office, offers a walking tour of the Monongahela River Locks and Dam 3 which is currently undergoing demolition of its locks near Elizabeth, Pennsylvania.
The Pittsburgh District’s construction office used explosives and heavy-equipment machinery on working fleets to remove the 750-foot dam from the facility in 2024. The dam’s removal opened approximately 33 miles of uninterrupted riverways to navigation from the towns of Braddock to Charleroi, Pennsylvania.
The Pittsburgh District began dismantling the lock chambers in January. The work to demolish and remove the lock chambers is expected continue until...
While the winter chill blankets the Shanango River Lake, park rangers and maintenance crews never stop working to improve visitors’ experiences ahead of the recreational season.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District is hosting a public information session to review results of an analysis of water levels at Tygart Lake. The session will also cover proposed administrative updates to Tygart Lake’s water control manual.
Frozen lakes and snow-covered landscapes offer incredible sights for visitors at federal reservoirs, but a wintry stroll around icy waters can quickly turn dangerous in unexpected ways.
The Pittsburgh District mitigates flood damages throughout its 26,000 square foot region with a network of 16 strategically placed reservoirs that capture storm runoff and reduce downstream risks. The system of reservoirs has prevented $48 billion in damages since their construction began after the 1936 St. Patrick’s Day Flood. The district monitors water levels year-round, adjusts dam operations during storms, collaborates with local,...
