Shenango River Lake Dam Tour

Shenango River Lake Dam Tours

Shenango River Lake Dam Tour provides access to tour the inside of Shenango dam structure that was built to support flood damage reduction. This tour will be guided by a Park Ranger at Shenango Lake. During the tour, guests will learn about the history and construction of the dam, how the dam operates, and be able to see the internal workings of the structure.

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Need to Know

• Weapons

  Visitors will not hand-carry weapons into restricted areas. Project managers will inform visitors that weapons of any kind are prohibited in restricted areas.

• Dress Code

  Project managers will visually assess visitors to ensure they are appropriately dressed for the location they are touring. Visitors who appear overdressed for the weather, who appear to be concealing items under their clothing, or who by word or action do not comply with the project manager’s directions may be denied entry to the restricted area.

• Photography

  Project managers will inform visitors that photography is prohibited in restricted areas. Cameras and mobile phones will not be taken into restricted areas and should be stored in visitors’ vehicle(s).

• Personal Items

  Visitors will not hand carry items (backpacks, purses, diaper bags, water bottles, etc.) into restricted areas. Before a tour, project managers will notify visitors that all hand-carried items must be stowed in the visitors’ vehicle(s).

• Liability

  The area you are about to enter has been declared a restricted area by the authority of the Pittsburgh District Commander in accordance with the provisions of the directive issued by the Secretary of Defense, pursuant to the provisions of § 21, Internal Security Act of 1950. Unauthorized entry is prohibited; therefore, you must remain with this group at all times. All persons entering here are liable to search. Weapons, cameras, and hand-carried items are prohibited in this area. Photography, and making notes, drawings, maps, or graphic representations of this area or its activities are prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Commander. Any such material found in the possession of unauthorized persons will be confiscated.

• Registration

  All visitors regardless of age will sign the project site’s visitor control log (log) prior to entering the restricted area. Adult chaperones will supervise minors while signing the log and will complete the log for minors who are unable to sign or write their names.

• Photo ID Required

  Adult visitors (18 years of age or older) must present a valid Real ID Act Compliant state driver’s license or ID card (state or territory of the United States).

• Group Tour

  Groups consisting of more than 11 minor visitors (under 18 years of age) will include one adult chaperone per 11 minors. For example, scout troops with 20 minors will require two adult chaperones and two CELRP employee escorts.

• Tour Guides

  Project managers will provide one CELRP employee escort for one to six adult visitors and two CELRP employee escorts for groups of seven to 12 adult visitors. Groups will not exceed 12 visitors who are 18 years old or older.

• Accessibility

  The Ranger guided tour is not considered accessible for individuals using a wheel chair or with mobility limitations.

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