Mississippi River - COE Lock & Dam 21/Bear Creek

Mississippi River Coe Lock Dam 21 Bear Creek Ursa IL is a dam located on the Mississippi River in Ursa, Illinois. The dam is part of the Coe Lock and Dam system, which is operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The dam is used to regulate the flow of the river and to provide flood control. The dam is also used to generate hydroelectric power. The dam is located near the town of Ursa, and is approximately 8 miles downstream from the town of Quincy. The dam is approximately 1,000 feet long and has a maximum height of 40 feet. The dam has two locks, one on the upstream side and one on the downstream side. The locks are used to allow boats to pass through the dam. The dam also has a fish ladder, which allows fish to pass through the dam.