Mississippi River Lock and Dam 7

Minnesota — La Crosse County — MISSISSIPPI

Location

StateMinnesota
CountyLa Crosse
RiverMISSISSIPPI
Coordinates43.86681, -91.30745

Physical Characteristics

NID Height41 ft
Dam Height16 ft
Dam Length10,860 ft
NID Storage105,000 acre-ft
Max Storage105,000 acre-ft
Surface Area13,440 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMay 30, 2024
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1937
Primary PurposeNavigation
Dam TypeConcrete
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerUSACE - St. Paul District
Other NamePool 7

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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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