Mississippi River Lock and Dam No. 22
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kJfishman
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Mississippi River Lock and Dam No. 22
Waymark Code: WM364Y
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 02/16/2008
Views: 34
Lock and Dam No. 22 is located near Saverton, Missouri on the Upper Mississippi River around river mile 301.2. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places construction of the lock and dam began in 1934 and became operational in July 1938. The dam portion of the structure is 1,224 feet long and consists of 3 roller gates and 10 tainter gates. A 1,600 foot long submersible earthen dike extends to a flood control levee on the Illinois shore.
The Robert H. Thompson Conservation Area is just downstream from Lock and Dam #22 and Bald Eagles can be seen during the winter as the birds take advantage of the open churning water.
Waterway Name: Mississippi River
Connected Points:
The Mississippi runs into the Gulf of Mexico
Type: Lock
Date Opened: 07/23/1938
Elevation Difference (meters): 6.00
Site Status: Operational
Web Site: [Web Link]
Date Closed (if applicable): Not listed
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