Location
Mississippi River between Missouri River and Minneapolis
Description
The project consists of a 314-river-mile reach of 9-foot commercial navigation channel from Guttenberg, Iowa, downstream to Saverton, Missouri. It includes 14 locks and 11 dams (L/Ds) at 12 sites from Lock 11 to Lock 22. The navigable portions of this river and the locks and dams that allow waterway traffic to move from one pool to another are integral parts of a regional, national and international transportation network. Recreation facilities include 25 public recreation areas and the Visitor Center located at Locks & Dam 15.
Background
The system is significant for certain key exports and the Nation's balance of trade. More than 580 manufacturing facilities, terminals and docks ship and receive goods on the Upper Mississippi River Basin. Annually, the regional project generates an estimated $3 billion of transportation cost savings compared to overland methods. FY18 recreation fee receipts and lease revenues were $1.5M; with regional economic impacts estimated at $100M with 3.5M visits.
Status
Project is in operation.
Additional Information
Authority
OM - Operations and Maintenance
River and Harbors Act of 1927 & 1930
Summarized Project Costs
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Estimated Federal Cost
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N/A
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Estimated Non-Federal Cost
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N/A
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Estimated Total Project Cost
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N/A
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Allocations Prior to FY 2022
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N/A
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FY 2021 Allocation
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$86,627,850
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FY 2022 Allocation
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TBD
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FY 2022 President’s Budget
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$80,667,000
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FY 2022 Total Capability
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$112,508,000
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Major Work Item Prior Fiscal Year
FY 2021:
Budgeted funds were used for operation and maintenance of twelve L/D sites and the project office; fleet management support service; dredging, dredged material disposal; water control; periodic inspection; dam safety; and real estate management. Funds were also used for operation and maintenance of day-use and overnight recreation areas, facilities and features. These funds support recreation program management and public visitation as well as functions that support recreation management by other lessees, agencies and partners. Funds were also used for stewardship activities to protect the health, sustainability and integrity of the public lands associated with the project. These activities include natural resource management practices, environmental evaluation and reviews, shoreline protection, cultural resource investigations, and continuing endangered species responsibilities with USFWS. Non routine items include: L/D 15 upper guidewall S&A, Lock 18 reevaluation report, and emergency dredging at Lock 16,18,21, and 24.
Major Work Item Current Fiscal Year
FY 2022: If funded, resources will be used for operation and maintenance of twelve L/D sites and the project office; fleet management support service; dredging, dredged material disposal; water control; periodic inspection; dam safety; and real estate management. Funds will also be used for operation and maintenance of day-use and overnight recreation areas, facilities and features. These funds support recreation program management and public visitation as well as functions that support recreation management by other lessees, agencies and partners. Funds will also be used for stewardship activities to protect the health, sustainability and integrity of the public lands associated with the project. These activities include natural resource management practices, environmental evaluation and reviews, shoreline protection, cultural resource investigations, and continuing endangered species responsibilities with USFWS. Non routine items include: Thompson Causeway Septic lines, Replace John Hay vault restroom, Blanding Landing Shower House replacement, Dewater L/D 15, and L/D22 dam repair.