Mississippi River Lock and Dam 16
Iowa — Muscatine County — MISSISSIPPI RIVER
Location
| State | Iowa |
| County | Muscatine |
| River | MISSISSIPPI RIVER |
| Coordinates | 41.42726, -91.01053 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 4,400 ft |
| NID Storage | 88,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 88,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12,047 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | July 20, 2021 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1937 |
| Primary Purpose | Navigation |
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Owner | USACE - Rock Island District |
| Other Name | Pool 16 |
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.