Lock and Dam No. 19, Lock and dam complex in Keokuk, US
Lock and Dam No. 19 spans the Mississippi River with a main lock measuring 1,200 feet long and 110 feet wide, enabling vessel navigation.
The initial construction phase began in 1910, with the main lock completed in 1957, replacing an earlier design based on Panama Canal specifications.
The facility serves as an educational center where visitors learn about river management, navigation systems, and Mississippi River ecological patterns.
The lock operates year-round to maintain a nine-foot navigation channel, allowing commercial vessels and recreational boats to traverse the river sections.
The dam features 119 rectangular steel-plated sliding gates stretching across 4,620 feet, controlling water flow through the Mississippi River system.
Location: Hancock County
Location: Lee County
Elevation above the sea: 148 m
GPS coordinates: 40.39600,-91.37410
Latest update: May 16, 2025 09:37
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