Moline Power
Moline Power is a concrete dam located in Rock Island County, Illinois, built in 1896. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Moline Power
The primary purpose of Moline Power is hydroelectric. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity. The dam is owned by Rock Island Arsenal (federal). It impounds the Mississippi River near Moline.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 508 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 30,000 acre-feet. Completed in 1896, the structure is over a century old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 08/29/2020.
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Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Rock Island |
| Nearest City | Moline |
| River/Stream | Mississippi River |
| Coordinates | 41.51040, -90.53099 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 508 ft |
| Year Completed | 1896 (130 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 30,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 30,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30,000 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 312,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Rock Island Arsenal |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 08/29/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL01089 |
| Federal ID | IL01089 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |