Mississippi River Lock and Dam 4

Wabasha County, Wisconsin (near ALMA)

River/Stream: MISSISSIPPI

Significant Hazard

Failure could cause economic loss or disruption

Key Facts

Dam Type
Concrete
Height
42 ft
Dam Length
7,270 ft
Reservoir Storage
878,000 acre-ft
Year Completed
1935
Primary Purpose
Navigation
Owner Type
Federal
Max Discharge
269,000 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not AvailableLast inspected: 2022-08-08

Hazard Classification: Significant — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Not Available — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
WI00727
State
Wisconsin (WI)
Coordinates
44.32459, -91.92266
Age
91 years

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.