Mississippi River Lock and Dam 17
Iowa — Mercer County
Location
| State | Iowa |
| County | Mercer |
| Coordinates | 41.19165, -91.05845 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 47 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 3,510 ft |
| NID Storage | 50,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8,312 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | — |
| Last Inspection | — |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1939 |
| Primary Purpose | Navigation |
| Dam Type | — |
| Owner Type | — |
| Owner | USACE - Rock Island District |
Location Map
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.