An Old Commonwealth’s Industrial and Flood Control Dams

Richard M. Robinson ()
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Richard M. Robinson: State University of New York

Chapter Chapter 9 in Restoring America's Rivers, 2025, pp 261-294 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract Although Pennsylvania leads the US in dam removals, these are mostly antiquated derelict and dangerous small constructions on minor streams. Pennsylvania’s major rivers and watersheds (Allegheny, Susquehanna, Lackawanna, and Monongahela) are primarily still dammed for flood control and navigation purposes. The former motivation stems from endemic flooding due to Pennsylvania’s geography. The navigational demands for the area’s dams and locks are progressing toward recreational boating especially on the Monongahela River in the Pittsburgh area.

Keywords: Monongahela River; Susquehanna River; Allegheny River; Ohio River; Lackawanna River; Kinzua Dam; Seneca Nation; Pennsylvania floods; Flood control dams; American Heritage River; Safe Harbor Dam; Lake Charles; York Energy; Hydropower storage; Scranton; Anthracite coal; American Rivers; Codorus Creek; Darby Creek; Regulated Navigational Area; Pitt Pool (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-81758-8_9

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