Lock & Dam No. 20

Large navigational waterway structure on the upper Mississippi River, One mi. above Canton. Has a dam 40 tainter gates and 3 roller gates. It locks 35,000,000 tons of cargo per year.

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Getting There & Details

Admission
Free
Hours
Year-round
Address
RR 1 Box 1, Mississippi Riverfront
Phone
573-288-3320
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