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Des Moines Rapids Hydro Scheme At Keokuk and Hamilton
A detailed description of the Mississippi River Power Co plan to dam the Des Moines rapids at Keokuk Iowa and Hamilton Illinois. The project features a 4700 foot dam with 119 flood gates and a 1400 by 123 foot power house housing 30 generating units delivering about 200000 horsepower. Construction needs 550000 cubic yards masonry and a large lock replacing the canal. Initial 120000 hp to be installed by July 1 1918 with lines to St Louis and beyond.
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Jine
Mississippi River Power Co
C. M Teeter
Keokuk
John Teeter
Des Moines
Mississippi River
Iowa
Hamilton
Illinois
Des Moines Rapids Canal
St. Louis
Milton