David Murray, a lock operator at New Cumberland Locks and Dam in Stratton, Ohio, demonstrates how lock operators had to climb into the river wall’s machinery pit and manually operate the four-way valve, Feb. 19, 2026. When the system malfunctioned on Feb. 13, lock personnel adjusted the solenoid-operated valve by hand and continued locking vessels through the facility’s primary chamber.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District operates New Cumberland Locks and Dam to provide reliable, year-round inland navigation throughout the region’s waterways. Each year, over 180 million tons of bulk commodities travel the Ohio River through its system of navigation locks.
These commodities include coal, petroleum products, chemicals, aggregates (like sand and gravel), grain, and other industrial materials. The river is a vital transportation route in the U.S. inland waterway system, supporting industries ranging from agriculture to energy. (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers photo by Andrew Byrne)
| Date Taken: | 02.19.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 03.05.2026 14:12 |
| Photo ID: | 9551012 |
| VIRIN: | 260219-A-XW512-1001 |
| Resolution: | 3871x2581 |
| Size: | 1.9 MB |
| Location: | STRATTON, OHIO, US |
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Friday the Thirteenth Struck New Cumberland Locks and Dam - the Operators Fixed It Anyway
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