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. FY23 recreation fee receipts were $484k; with regional economic impacts estimated at $162M with 2.1M 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 2024
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FY 2024 Allocation 1
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$84,832,000
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FY 2025 President’s Budget
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$89,073,000
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FY 2025 Total Capability
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$1,076,732,000
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1 The FY 2024 Allocation includes $8.1M received in BIL Supplemental Funds.
Major Work Item Current Year
FY2024: Resources 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 inspections; 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 included natural resource management practices, environmental evaluation and reviews, shoreline protection, cultural resource investigations, and continuing endangered species responsibilities with USFWS. Non routine items include Blanding Landing Shower house replacement, L/D 17 Upper Guidewall Sheet Pile Replacement, and Dam 22 Tainter Gate Replacement.
Advanced several Major Maintenance efforts in FY24 including:
- Lock 14 access bridge replacement (FY23 WP) contract award
- Turtle Road site armoring plans and coordination (FY23 WP)
- Lock 13 Filling/Emptying Valves
- Locks 16, 18, and 20 Traveling Kevel Rail Replacement contract award
- Lock 21 Concrete Replacement Phase 2 contract award
Major Work Item Next Fiscal Year
FY 2025: 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.
Backlog Major Maintenance efforts that are also a priority for funding in FY25 include:
- Lock 20 Gate Connection Assemblies & Service Bridge Repairs
- Lock 21 Tainter Gate Replacement Stage 1
- Lock 12 Downstream Guidewall Repair
- Locks 20,18, 17, 16 Traveling Kevel Rail Replacement
- Dams 17, 16, 15, 14 Bulkhead Lifter Replacement
- Dam 22 Bridge Repairs/Painting
- Paving Recreation Roads, Parking Lots, Boat Ramps (Multiple Areas)
- Recreation Restroom Replacements (Multiple Facilities)