Lock and Dam No. 14

Lock and Dam No. 14 spans across the Mississippi River with concrete infrastructure that manages water levels and enables vessel navigation through different elevations.

The United States Army Corps of Engineers constructed this navigation infrastructure, which opened on May 13, 1938 and began operations in 1939.

The structure represents a period of significant infrastructure development along the Mississippi River, earning recognition in the National Register of Historic Places.

Located at coordinates 41.5741, -90.4002, the lock and dam system maintains consistent water depths for commercial vessels traveling through the Upper Mississippi River.

The facility incorporates a roller dam design that effectively controls water flow while accommodating the passage of boats between Illinois and Iowa.

Location: Rock Island County

Location: Scott County

Inception: 1939

Architects: United States Army Corps of Engineers

Official opening: May 13, 1938

GPS coordinates: 41.57410,-90.40020

Latest update: March 9, 2025 06:40