The Atchafalaya River and Morgan City #2
Flood levels on the Atchafalaya River at Morgan City, Louisiana. The levels are displayed on a remaining section of the old wall. The new and current 21 foot high wall was completed following the floor of 1973.
By continuous diversion of water flow from the Mississippi River into the Atchafalaya, the cities of Baton Rouge and New Orleans are much better protected from flooding.
The Atchafalaya River and Morgan City #2
Flood levels on the Atchafalaya River at Morgan City, Louisiana. The levels are displayed on a remaining section of the old wall. The new and current 21 foot high wall was completed following the floor of 1973.
By continuous diversion of water flow from the Mississippi River into the Atchafalaya, the cities of Baton Rouge and New Orleans are much better protected from flooding.