Mississippi River Locks And Dam 15

Significant HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateIowa
CountyScott
Nearest CityROCK ISLAND
River/StreamMISSISSIPPI RIVER
Coordinates41.51820, -90.56632

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height41 ft
Dam Length1,606 ft
Year Completed1934 (92 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage30,000 acre-ft
Max Storage30,000 acre-ft
Surface Area3,740 acres
Drainage Area88,500 sq mi
Max Discharge345,000 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeNavigation
OwnerUSACE - Rock Island District
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection06/10/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDIA00007
Federal IDIA00007
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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