Arsenal Power

Illinois — Rock Island County — Mississippi River

Location

StateIllinois
CountyRock Island
RiverMississippi River
Coordinates41.51500, -90.54000

Physical Characteristics

NID Height29 ft
Dam Height26 ft
Dam Length728 ft
NID Storage30,000 acre-ft
Max Storage30,000 acre-ft
Surface Area

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionAugust 29, 2020
Inspection Frequency4

Dam Information

Year Completed1878
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeConcrete
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerRock Island Arsenal
Other NameStructure 160

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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