Mississippi River Lock And Dam 21
Significant HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Adams |
| Nearest City | HANNIBAL |
| River/Stream | MISSISSIPPI RIVER |
| Coordinates | 39.90448, -91.42988 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 48 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,116 ft |
| Year Completed | 1938 (88 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 62,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 62,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8,843 acres |
| Drainage Area | 135,000 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 529,000 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 | 07/27/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |