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2013-06-28: Began my weekend adventures tonight in Dubuque at the Mississippi River Lock and Dam 11. Upon arriving it began pouring rain and thought this evening was a bust. But after dinner everything let up, the sun came out for an hour and was able to capture some beautiful side-light against the former storm clouds North of the lock. The river currently has flood warnings - and is currently at 16 feet. Also on this trip I'm testing the D7100 - so far it looks and feels identical to the D600. Just with the DX-1.5 crop factor. If anyone has any other suggestions between these two bodies, please feel free to share!
Edit: Went on the Lock and Dam tour today and learned that the 16 foot marker is on top of an existing 9 foot depth. Upper Mississippi River locks and dams are built to serve navigational needs - and ensuring the main channel is at least 9 feet deep to allow the commercial barges to float up and down the river. Today the upper portion of the river was only a few inches higher then the other side so flipping the lock was quicker than normal.
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Governing Board member Clarke Harlow (second from right) recently took a tour of some local District projects in Broward County, including work to replace and automate the S-39A structure. The S-39A project calls for removal of three existing corrugated metal culverts that connect the L-36 and Hillsboro canals. They are being replaced with a double-barrel, cast-in-place box culvert fitted with stainless steel lift gates that can be remotely controlled.
Taking advantage of the latest brake between rainstorms, contractors resume work on Arroyo Conejo flood control channel. Portion shown here runs through Jungleland parking lot, where subsurface rock occasioned blasting, threat of a lawsuit and subsequent delays in the project. News Chronicle Collection, photographer unknown. 12-08-1966_1, CTO_301.
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An operations and maintenance team from the West Palm Beach Field Station worked about eight weeks to overhaul the main engine at the S-6 pump station. The pump station is located on the southwest corner of Water Conservation Area 1 in Palm Beach County.
The District has six of these Caterpillar engines, including three that have been at the S-6 pump station for more than a quarter century. An in-depth overhaul like this is performed every 40,000 hours of service to help ensure the engine works at an optimal level. The engine drives a pump that can move 975 cubic feet of water per second, or 436,800 gallons per minute.
I went to the Nimbus Dam in Folsom California to see if there was any water being released after all of this rain. Most of the flood gates were open, but not all.
AFGHANISTAN -- Leaders from the Afghanistan National Army, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Lakeshore celebrate the completion of the Wadi Mitigation and Outer Perimeter Road Project June 17, 2012 at the ANA's 201st Corps Garrison in Gamberi, Laghman Province, Afghanistan. Constructed by Detroit-based Lakeshore Toltest JV LLC., the Wadi Mitigation and Outer Perimeter Road project was built after the garrison experiences two back-to-back 100-year floods in 2009 and 2010. A 100-year flood is often described as flooding that is expected to exceed water levels every 100 years on average, thus there is a 1 percent chance of being equaled or exceeded in any single year. (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers photo)
Shown here in February 2016, Okeechobee Field Station crews perform bank stabilization work on the C-40 Canal in Glades County. The work followed a dredging project that is removing 50 years of accumulated sediment (about 760,000 cubic yards) from the canal to improve the flow of water.
A dedicated staff of almost 500 employees at SFWMD's eight field stations conduct maintenance such as this throughout the year to ensure the regional flood control system continues to protect South Florida families.
Cat graffiti on storm drain pipes along Los Angeles River, Glendale Narrows, Los Angeles, California, USA
Eventual winners of the Men’s and Women’s Advanced classification pre-race: Brett Duxbury and Liz Brackbill. The 1st annual LA River Boat Race was held on August 30, 2014 on a 3/4 mile course consisting of small rapids and flat water located along a stretch of the river along the Glendale Narrows in the Elysian Valley. Almost a 100 participants competed in a variety of classifications that included Mens and Womens Advanced, Intermediate and Beginners as well as Youth, Tandem and Stand-Up Paddle boat. Noted Environmentalist Ed Begley Jr. kicked off the race as the first participant, which had racers going down the course solo and racing against the clock. The race was organized by L.A. River Expeditions which was founded by George Wolfe who led the 2008 LA River Expedition that led to the river being classified as a navigable river by the EPA and consequently protected under the clean water Act.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Los Angeles District and the Pinal County Flood Control District hosted a meeting Nov. 9 to solicit public comment on the Flood Risk Management Feasibility Study for the Lower Santa Cruz River.
"This is the vehicle to seek public input," said Kim Gavigan, the chief of the water resources planning section of the District's Arizona - Nevada Area Office. "Stakeholders help us identify issues, opportunities, and potential solutions during the planning process."
The scoping meeting is the first step of the National Environmental Policy Act process that requires the Corps to consider the environmental consequences of a proposed action, act as an environmental trustee for future generations, attain the most beneficial uses of the environment without risk to health or safety, preserve historic and cultural heritage, achieve a balance between population and resource use, and enhance the quality of renewable resources and encourage recycling.
The LSCR study area is approximately 950 square miles with a long history of damaging floods. In 1983, what was considered a "100-year flood" inundated 600 square miles, causing catastrophic crop damage and significant disruptions to transportation, business and communities.
According the U.S. Geological Survey, an annual exceedance probability flood (100-year flood) has a 1 in 100 chance of being equaled or exceeded in any given year. Statistically, it also means that a home located in a 1-percent AEP floodplain has a 26-percent chance of being flooded at least once during the course of a 30 year mortgage.
The public comment period is open until Dec. 9. Mail written comments to: Mr. Kenneth Wong, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Los Angeles District, CESPL–PD–RQ, 915 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90017.
The bus tour of the Gettysburg Battle Military Park takes 4 hours. The National Park Service wisely provides a bathroom, which looks like it could be from that era, halfway along the way.
Day 2, trip from Massachusetts to Texas.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Buffalo District's Operations team inspects the Amherst flood control project and diversion channels in Amherst, NY, September 11, 2020. The project was built in the late 1980s to mitigate flooding in the area and the town, as well as Erie County, are now responsible for maintaining the project.
New York Army National Guard Soldiers deploy the Tiger Dam flood control system along the shores of Braddock Bay in the Town of Greece, N.Y. in response to rising waters on Lake Ontario. The system consists of flexible fabric tubes which are connected and filled with water. The tubes replace sandbags as a flood control mechanism. Since being ordered to assist in flood mitigation duties by Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo on May 3, New York Army and Air National Guard members, along with members of the New York Naval Militia, have filled more than 673,500 sand bags. ( U.S. Army National Guard photo by Brig. Gen. Patrick Center)
New York Army National Guard Soldiers deploy the Tiger Dam flood control system along the shores of Braddock Bay in the Town of Greece, N.Y. in response to rising waters on Lake Ontario. The system consists of flexible fabric tubes which are connected and filled with water. The tubes replace sandbags as a flood control mechanism. Since being ordered to assist in flood mitigation duties by Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo on May 3, New York Army and Air National Guard members, along with members of the New York Naval Militia, have filled more than 673,500 sand bags. ( U.S. Army National Guard photo by Brig. Gen. Patrick Center)
AFGHANISTAN -- Leaders from the Afghanistan National Army, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Lakeshore celebrate the completion of the Wadi Mitigation and Outer Perimeter Road Project June 17, 2012 at the ANA's 201st Corps Garrison in Gamberi, Laghman Province, Afghanistan. Constructed by Detroit-based Lakeshore Toltest JV LLC., the Wadi Mitigation and Outer Perimeter Road project was built after the garrison experiences two back-to-back 100-year floods in 2009 and 2010. A 100-year flood is often described as flooding that is expected to exceed water levels every 100 years on average, thus there is a 1 percent chance of being equaled or exceeded in any single year. (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers photo)
MV Normand Flipper in Nieuwe Waterweg transiting from the North Sea to Rotterdam. The Normand Flipper is a Norwegian flagged vessel built in 2003. An offshore supply vessel supporting the oil industry in the Baltic, it is 88m long x 18m breadth.
The wind turbines in the background are part of a 71 turbine onshore wind farm that extends from Rotterdam towards the North Sea.
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Chief Engineer and General Manager of the Flood Control District of Maricopa County Bill Wiley welcomed staff and flood directors from 12 of 15 counties to the inaugural Arizona Flood Control District Directors meeting with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Los Angeles District June 8.
This meeting is similar to the one held annually with seven Southern California agencies to discuss common interest issues.
"This inaugural event was critical to establishing communication and building relationships with the entire state of Arizona's flood control districts," said Col. Kirk Gibbs, District commander. "Many of the districts are very remote and have not worked with the Corps in the past, so this session was great for providing an overview of our capabilities, processes, and accompanying challenges."
Always a key topic of concern, flood districts had money on their minds.
"Arizona as a state did very well in the fiscal year 2017 work plan," said David Van Dorpe, deputy district engineer for programs and project management. "One thing we learned is that several Arizona counties do not have the fiscal resources to address all their water resource needs. However, we identified programs that the Corps can partner with the flood control districts and begin to address their issues."
Van Dorpe and Kim Vitek, chief, programs branch, presented a Civil Works overview touching on budgeting, the Flood Risk Management program and ways the Corps can help local flood control districts.
"The Rehabilitation and Inspection Program is part of our Public Law 84-99 [Flood Control and Coastal Emergencies Act] assistance program which allows the Corps to supplement local efforts to repair flood control projects after they get damaged during a flood," said Van Dorpe. "Other possible options are the Corps' Flood Plain Management Services and the Planning Assistance to States programs. These programs allow the Corps to assist state, tribal and local entities with flood plain mapping and other technical services. The PAS program is cost-shared 50/50 and FPMS is 100 percent federal."
On the success of the meeting, "Every FCD left with a greater understanding of what the Corps is about and how they can partner with us in Flood Risk Management, permitting, and disaster response," added Gibbs.
And, according to Gibbs, talks are already underway with Maricopa County to meet again next May in conjunction with another one-day conference for all FCDs to attend.
"We now have a foundation of knowledge about the Corps' set with them," said Gibbs. "I expect we will be able to expand on this throughout the coming year and into the event next year."
After final grading we replaced rotting logs that were gleaned from the site to try to help re-establish habitat for insects, birds, etc.
PHOENIX – Dr. Christine T. Altendorf, director of programs at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers South Pacific Division in San Francisco, speaks at Tres Rios Wetlands May 10, 2010. The city’s water services department and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Los Angeles District dedicated the Tres Rios wetlands, reaching an environmental-restoration milestone that not only establishes and restores an historical habitat along the banks of the Salt River, but integrates cost-effective water quality improvement, storm water management, water conservation and reuse. Photo by Lee Roberts
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Mike O'Callaghan-Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge / Hoover Dam Bypass - Colorado River - Canyon Wall Outlet Works - Hoover Dam
Griffin (model 16ncrd) non-clog pumps powered by 12 cylinder engines each capable of pumping 12,000 gallons per minute with 20" victaulic steel suction pipe and 16" steel discharge pipe. These two pumps are in the field at the Olmsted Lock and Dam in Southern Illinois, near Missouri and Kentucky in close proximity to the Ohio River. More more on these pumps visit: www.griffindewatering.com/pumps/variable_use_pumps.html
The Bridge to Nowhere - East Fork Trail above Azusa, CA travels up the East Fork of the San Gabriel River. The 10 mile trail is considered moderate with 1200 foot of gain, it has parallel trails and many dead ends. Expect numerous water crossings and should not be done if rain is expected. Beyond the bridge the river area enters what is called the Narrows where there are pools for summer swimming. You man encounter big horn sheep on the canyon walls.
The history here is the bridge was started in 1929 up the East Fork of the San Gabriel River, in 1935 they began the work on the bridge. The bridge was completed in November 1936. March 1-2, 1938 fourteen inches of rain fell into the San Gabriel Mountains and a 50 foot flow washed out the road and other bridges except this 120 foot bridge which is higher than the rest.
Warnings posted in Albuquerque, New Mexico on the west side of Wyoming Blvd NE where it crosses a drainage arroyo
Location: South Pino Arroyo, Wyoming Blvd. NE just south of Harper Rd NE, 4:31pm
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52 in 2024 Challenge topic # 13: Dangerous
Image Title: Falcon Dam
Date: c.1952
Place: Rio Grande, Falcon Heights, Texas
Description/Caption: Building of Falcon Dam on Rio Grande River Falcon Heights, Texas
Medium: Real Photo Postcard (RPPC)
Photographer/Maker: Unknown
Cite as: TX-A-0027, WaterArchives.org
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To help prevent flooding in San Antonio, a 3-mile diversion tunnel was built by the Corps of Engineers and completed in 1997. The tunnel is 24 ft in diameter and 150 ft below ground. The San Antonio River Flood Control Tunnel was designated as a Texas Historic Civil Engineering Landmark by the Texas Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) in 1998.