Spillway Stilling Basins for Maxwell and Opekiska Locks and Dams, Monongahela River, Pennsylvania and West Virginia; Hydraulic Model Investigation.

Abstract

Maxwell and Opekiska locks and dams are proposed navigation structures which will be located 61 and 115 miles, respectively, above the mouth of the Monongahela River at Pittsburg, Pennslyvania. The locks and dams are units in a general plan for modernization of navigation facilities on the Monongahela River and will replace four outdated locks and dams. Stilling basins will also be provided with model tests to develop the most efficient type.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1961
Accession Number
AD0724926

Entities

People

  • E. S. Melsheimer
  • T. E. Murphy

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  • Buildings And Structures
  • Continents
  • Dams
  • Geographic Regions
  • Hydraulic Models
  • Model Tests
  • Models
  • Navigation
  • North America
  • Pennsylvania
  • Spillways
  • Stilling Basins
  • Test Facilities
  • United States
  • West Virginia

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