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Lock and Dam 2 is one of eight major river facilities on the Allegheny River. Visitors can view locking operations from the parking area or while touring the facility.
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Lock and Dam 2 is located across from Sharpsburg, Aspinwall and Etna, downstream from the Highland Park Bridge.
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