Mississippi River Lock and Dam 8

Wisconsin — Houston County — MISSISSIPPI RIVER

Location

StateWisconsin
CountyHouston
RiverMISSISSIPPI RIVER
Coordinates43.57040, -91.23150

Physical Characteristics

NID Height42 ft
Dam Height30 ft
Dam Length18,520 ft
NID Storage260,000 acre-ft
Max Storage260,000 acre-ft
Surface Area20,800 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionSeptember 18, 2019
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1937
Primary PurposeNavigation
Dam TypeConcrete
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerUSACE - St. Paul District
Other NamePool 8

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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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