Mississippi River Lock and Dam 3

Minnesota — Goodhue County

Location

StateMinnesota
CountyGoodhue
Coordinates44.61104, -92.60995

Physical Characteristics

NID Height44 ft
Dam Height26 ft
Dam Length4,500 ft
NID Storage547,000 acre-ft
Max Storage547,000 acre-ft
Surface Area17,950 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1938
Primary PurposeNavigation
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerUSACE - St. Paul District

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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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