Mississippi River Lock And Dam 16

Significant HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateIowa
CountyMuscatine
Nearest CityMUSCATINE
River/StreamMISSISSIPPI RIVER
Coordinates41.42726, -91.01053

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height34 ft
Dam Length4,400 ft
Year Completed1937 (89 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage88,000 acre-ft
Max Storage88,000 acre-ft
Surface Area12,047 acres
Drainage Area99,400 sq mi
Max Discharge379,000 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeNavigation
OwnerUSACE - Rock Island District
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection07/20/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDIA00008
Federal IDIA00008
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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