Mississippi River Lock And Dam 18
Significant HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Iowa |
| County | Des Moines |
| Nearest City | BURLINGTON |
| River/Stream | MISSISSIPPI RIVER |
| Coordinates | 40.88300, -91.02530 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 41 ft |
| Dam Length | 7,330 ft |
| Year Completed | 1937 (89 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 90,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 90,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13,600 acres |
| Drainage Area | 113,600 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 406,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Navigation |
| Owner | USACE - Rock Island District |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 05/24/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |