Mississippi River Lock And Dam 8
Significant HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Houston |
| Nearest City | VICTORY |
| River/Stream | MISSISSIPPI RIVER |
| Coordinates | 43.57040, -91.23149 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 18,520 ft |
| Year Completed | 1937 (89 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 260,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 260,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 105,200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20,800 acres |
| Drainage Area | 64,770 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 274,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Navigation |
| Owner | USACE - St. Paul District |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 09/18/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |