75th anniversary celebration to commemorate construction of Youghiogheny River Dam Megan Swift Friday, Aug. 18, 2023 11:31 a.m. | Friday, Aug. 18, 2023 11:31 a.m. Go Ad-Free Today! Courtesy U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District The Youghiogheny River Lake near Confluence. Courtesy U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District The Youghiogheny River dam as it appeared in 1944. Shane Dunlap | Tribune-Review Kayakers paddle the Youghiogheny River under a clear blue sky in July in West Newton. Share this post: Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Reddit Email