Mississippi River Lock and Dam 20

Missouri, Adams County, Mississippi River

Location

StateMissouri
CountyAdams
RiverMississippi River
Coordinates40.14410, -91.51066

Physical Characteristics

NID Height37 ft
Dam Height-
Dam Length2,604 ft
NID Storage58,000 acre-ft
Max Storage58,000 acre-ft
Surface Area7,542 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJune 9, 2026
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1936
Primary PurposeNavigation
Dam TypeConcrete
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerUSACE - Rock Island District
Other NamePool 20

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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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