Mississippi River Locks and Dam 1

Minnesota — Hennepin County

Location

StateMinnesota
CountyHennepin
Coordinates44.91537, -93.20179

Physical Characteristics

NID Height56 ft
Dam Height49 ft
Dam Length742 ft
NID Storage9,300 acre-ft
Max Storage9,300 acre-ft
Surface Area900 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1917
Primary PurposeNavigation
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerUSACE - St. Paul District; Ford Motor Company

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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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