Mississippi River Lock And Dam 5

Significant HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMinnesota
CountyBuffalo
Nearest CityMINNESOTA CITY
River/StreamMISSISSIPPI
Coordinates44.16221, -91.81016

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height43 ft
Dam Height22 ft
Dam Length19,600 ft
Year Completed1935 (91 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage106,600 acre-ft
Max Storage106,600 acre-ft
Normal Storage57,400 acre-ft
Surface Area12,580 acres
Drainage Area58,845 sq mi
Max Discharge270,000 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeNavigation
OwnerUSACE - St. Paul District
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection08/08/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMN00589
Federal IDMN00589
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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