Mississippi River Lock and Dam 11

Iowa — Dubuque County — MISSISSIPPI RIVER

Location

StateIowa
CountyDubuque
RiverMISSISSIPPI RIVER
Coordinates42.54014, -90.64463

Physical Characteristics

NID Height43 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length5,130 ft
NID Storage170,000 acre-ft
Max Storage170,000 acre-ft
Surface Area19,613 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJune 4, 2024
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1937
Primary PurposeNavigation
Dam TypeConcrete
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerUSACE - Rock Island District
Other NamePool 11

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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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