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New Orleans, USA - Nov 28, 2017: View of the 17th Street Canal Pump Station. Features a series of large metal pipes with relief valves on top. Forms part of the city's flood control mechanism.
11-08-2011
We are only weeks away from a major flood in our area but much work was done last summer and fall after the flood of 2010. Many homes were bought out, removed and dikes built in their place. The Stave Church in Moorhead was always at risk, as you can see a permanent dike eliminates future risk.
Redi-Rock Positive Connection walling at Rhyl Harbour where a geosynthetic was used in conjunction with Redi-Rock walling
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Nederland, Utrecht, Houten, 23-08-2016; Stelling van Honswijk, Lek-acces, onderdeel van de Hollandse waterlinie. Bestaande onder andere Lunet aan De Snel (voorgrond), Inundatiekanaal en het torenfort Fort Honswijk (buiten beeld) aan de oevers van rivier de Lek.
Fort Honswijk, strategically located at river Lek (near Utrecht), part of the New Dutch Waterline.
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This hanging bridge on the way to Lahic in Azerbaijan was much longer and hence appeared to sway more than the one I'd seen in Sipatan, Philippines in May 2013. Of course the one in Sipatan is made of bamboo and really sways in the breeze. In contrast, this is made from steel and aluminum and seems to be 'hanging' from a long steel cable just above your head and in reality sways much less, though the movement is more discernible due to the added weight and additional length of the structure in comparison to the one in the Philippines. Here, you can if you wish hold the cable overhead, something like an electric locomotive taking power from the overhead catenary but it would be painful as one has to stretch a bit to reach the cable above. In addition there are also arches spaced out along the length of the bridge to hold on. But this bridge is almost double that in the Philippines, the gorge is deeper and it is decidedly more windy here because of which the bridge sways a lot more. A small balcony at the head of the bridge enables those who are weak in the knees to photograph the bridge safely from terra firma as the lady with the black blouse is doing here. (Sheki, Azerbaijan, Sept. 2017)
Nederland, Zuid-Holland, Rotterdam, 18-02-2015; Maeslantkering in de Nieuwe Waterweg, gezien naar de Noordzee. Links het Calandkanaal en de Maasvlakte, rechts aan de horizon Hoek van Holland. De stormvloedkering bestaat uit twee deuren die klaar liggen in een dok en welke sluiten bij een waterstand van 3 meter of meer boven NAP. De kering, laatst voltooide onderdeel van Deltawerken, beschermt Rotterdam en achterland bij extreme waterstanden.
The new storm surge barrier (Maeslantkering) in the Nieuwe Waterweg (New Waterway, the entrance to the port of Rotterdam), North Sea at the horizon. In case of storm floods, the two enormous doors will close of the waterway protecting Rotterdam and its hinterland
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When and if the Green River floods, WSDOT will keep state highways open as long as possible for drivers who are looking to evacuate and emergency vehicles headed into the flood zone.
By sandbagging this small area, we think we can keep SR 167 open a few more hours so more people can move to safety. ^tjh
I am exactly at the centre of the swaying bridge, looking at the river on the other side. You can't make out the height from here- I have tried to depict this in subsequent pictures, but frankly, there is no alternative to actually being there. We are on our way to the remote village of Lahic, near Ismayilli in Azerbaijan. And although it has become rather touristy now, it's location is still rather remote. Part of the road is dusty and unsealed, retained purposely that way for effect, but you can still drive to Lahic. Other villages are downright remote and are accessible only by a rope bridge such as this. It would be torture to get there during winter! This super remote village was not part of my tour so all I got to enjoy was this walk on the suspended bridge. (Sheki, Azerbaijan, Sept. 2017)
One of the several small WSDOT Green River protection projects is sandbagging the shoulders of SR 167 just north of 277th Street in Kent.
At night, crews close one lane and haul these sand filled sacks from the Kent Maintenance facility to the shoulder of SR 167. It's a very short distance.^tjh
Nederland, Zuid-Holland, Rotterdam, 18-02-2015; Maeslantkering in de Nieuwe Waterweg. De stormvloedkering bestaat uit twee deuren die klaar liggen in een dok en welke sluiten bij een waterstand van 3 meter of meer boven NAP. De kering, laatst voltooide onderdeel van Deltawerken, beschermt Rotterdam en achterland bij extreme waterstanden.
The new storm surge barrier (Maeslantkering) in the Nieuwe Waterweg (New Waterway, the entrance to the port of Rotterdam). In case of storm floods, the two enormous doors will close of the waterway protecting Rotterdam and its hinterland.
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Werner Loehlein, USACE Pittsburgh District’s Water Management chief, gives an interview to Public Broadcasting Service (PBS), April 29, for its upcoming segment about the 50th anniversary of Kinzua Dam. The segment is expected to air in late 2015 or early 2016.
Authorized by the Flood Control Acts of 1936 and 1938, Kinzua Dam and Allegheny Reservoir are one of 16 flood control projects in the Pittsburgh District. The project provides complete protection for Warren, Pa., from Allegheny River flooding, and in conjunction with other projects in the District, substantially reduced flooding in the Allegheny and upper Ohio River Valleys.
The project’s flood control capabilities were dramatically demonstrated during the June 1972 floods resulting from Tropical Storm Agnes when an estimated $247 million in flood damages were prevented. Since its completion in 1965, Kinzua has prevented flood damages estimated to be in excess of $1.2 billion.
The reservoir also provides water to be released during dry periods. These releases have the effect of reducing pollution and improving the quality and quantity of water for domestic, industrial and recreation uses. Flow regulation also helps to maintain navigable depths for commercial traffic on the Allegheny and upper Ohio Rivers.
Another benefit of the Kinzua project is hydroelectric power. A power plant is operated by the First Energy Corporation. Its peak capacity is 400,000 kilowatts per hour. The Big Bend Visitor Center contains displays which illustrate the hydroelectric process. (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers photo by Carol E. Davis)
Nederland, Zuid-Holland, Rotterdam, 18-02-2015; Maeslantkering in de Nieuwe Waterweg, gezien vanaf Hoek van Holland. Rechts het Calandkanaal en de Maasvlakte, Rotterdam aan de horizon. De stormvloedkering bestaat uit twee deuren die klaar liggen in een dok en welke sluiten bij een waterstand van 3 meter of meer boven NAP. De kering, laatst voltooide onderdeel van Deltawerken, beschermt Rotterdam en achterland bij extreme waterstanden.
The new storm surge barrier (Maeslantkering) in the Nieuwe Waterweg (New Waterway, the entrance to the port of Rotterdam), Rotterdam at the horizon. In case of storm floods, the two enormous doors will close of the waterway protecting Rotterdam and its hinterland.
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Werner Loehlein, USACE Pittsburgh District’s Water Management chief, gives an interview to Public Broadcasting Service (PBS), April 29, for its upcoming segment about the 50th anniversary of Kinzua Dam. The segment is expected to air in late 2015 or early 2016.
Authorized by the Flood Control Acts of 1936 and 1938, Kinzua Dam and Allegheny Reservoir are one of 16 flood control projects in the Pittsburgh District. The project provides complete protection for Warren, Pa., from Allegheny River flooding, and in conjunction with other projects in the District, substantially reduced flooding in the Allegheny and upper Ohio River Valleys.
The project’s flood control capabilities were dramatically demonstrated during the June 1972 floods resulting from Tropical Storm Agnes when an estimated $247 million in flood damages were prevented. Since its completion in 1965, Kinzua has prevented flood damages estimated to be in excess of $1.2 billion.
The reservoir also provides water to be released during dry periods. These releases have the effect of reducing pollution and improving the quality and quantity of water for domestic, industrial and recreation uses. Flow regulation also helps to maintain navigable depths for commercial traffic on the Allegheny and upper Ohio Rivers.
Another benefit of the Kinzua project is hydroelectric power. A power plant is operated by the First Energy Corporation. Its peak capacity is 400,000 kilowatts per hour. The Big Bend Visitor Center contains displays which illustrate the hydroelectric process. (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers photo by Carol E. Davis)
Nederland, Zeeland, Oosterschelde, 19-10-2014; Oosterschelde Stormvloedkering tussen Schouwen en Noord-Beveland. Sluitgat Schaar, werkeiland Roggenplaat, sluitgat Hammen. Schouwen-Duiveland in de achtergrond, links de Noordzee. Neeltje Jans in de voorgrond.
Storm surge barrier in Oosterschelde (East Scheldt), between Islands of Schouwen-Duiveland and Noord-Beveland, North Sea on the left. Under normal circumstances the barrier is open to allow for the tide to enter and exit. In case of high tides in combination with storm, the slides are closed.
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District emergency management office discusses how to properly fill, place, and stack sandbags as part of a flood fighting effort, Buffalo, NY, May 2019.
Here you can see the sandbags lined up behind concrete barrier on northbound SR 167 just north of 277th Street in Kent.
The sandbags keep the water from hitting the pavement and the concrete barrier prevents cars from hitting the sandbags. As I said before, these bags are heavy, hard and uneven. You really wouldn't want to hit them. ^tjh
Nederland, Gelderland, Gemeente Geldermalsen, 23-08-2016; Diefdijk, doorsneden door de A2. De nieuwe kering met brug en kazemat is ontworpen door UN studio, de coupure kan bij extreem hoog water afgesloten worden door betonnen balken. De Diefdijk is een binnendijk en oorspronkelijk aangelegd om de Alblasserwaard en de Vijfherenlanden tegen wateroverlast uit de Betuwe te beschermen. Daarnaast maakt de dijk onderdeel uit van Nieuwe Hollandse Waterlinie.
Diefdijk, intersected by A2. The cut can be closed with concrete beams in case of extremely high water. The inner dike was originally built to protect the polders Alblasserwaard and Vijfherenlanden against flooding from the Betuwe.
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Nederland, Gelderland, Gemeente Culemborg, 23-08-2016; Fort Everdingen aan de Lek, onderdeel van de Nieuwe Hollandse Waterlinie, begin van de Diefdijk (boven). Onder in beeld de stuw / sluis die voor het innunderen gebruikt werd. De Explosieven Opruimings Dienst (EOD) maakt nog gebruik van het complex.
Fort Everdingen near river Lek, part of the New Dutch Waterline.
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During the storms of late 2013/early 2014 at Rhyl Harbour, the newly constructed Redi-Rock wall withstood the increased wave action
For further information please call 01179 814500, email redi-rock@marshalls.co.uk or visit www.marshalls.co.uk/commercial/civils-and-drainage/redi-r...
WSDOT is preparing for Green River flooding at our Kent maintenance facility. It's in the flood zone.
We are taking several steps to make the area safer. For example, here, we have put reinforced barrier around our power supply to protect it from flood waters. We need to be able to reenergize our building after flood water recede. ^tjh
Nederland, Zuid-Holland, Rotterdam, 18-02-2015; Maeslantkering in de Nieuwe Waterweg, gezien naar de Noordzee en Tweede Maasvlakte (MV2). Links het Calandkanaal en de Maasvlakte, rechts aan de horizon Hoek van Holland. De stormvloedkering bestaat uit twee deuren die klaar liggen in een dok en welke sluiten bij een waterstand van 3 meter of meer boven NAP. De kering, laatst voltooide onderdeel van Deltawerken, beschermt Rotterdam en achterland bij extreme waterstanden.
The new storm surge barrier (Maeslantkering) in the Nieuwe Waterweg (New Waterway, the entrance to the port of Rotterdam), North Sea at the horizon. In case of storm floods, the two enormous doors will close of the waterway protecting Rotterdam and its hinterland
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Redi-Rock precast concrete blocks being installed at Rhyl promenade
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Nederland, Zeeland, Oosterschelde, 19-10-2014; Oosterschelde Stormvloedkering tussen Schouwen en Noord-Beveland. Neeltje Jans met Roompootsluis.
Storm surge barrier in Oosterschelde (East Scheldt), work island Neeltje Jans with shipping lock. North Sea on the left.
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Nederland, Brabant, Gemeente Waspik, 28-10-2013; Overdiepsche polder met veerpont naar Dussen. In het kader van het programma 'Ruimte voor de Rivier' (bescherming tegen hoogwater door rivierverruiming), is de zomerdijk langs de Bergsche Maas van instroomgaten voorzien, terwijl de winterdijk verlaagd wordt. De uiterwaarden zijn overstroomd, bij hoogwater kan de Overdiepse polder ook overstromen.
Depoldering of Overdiep Polder, farms are relocated and built on mounds. This makes it possible for the river to overflow the polder in case of heigh waters. The dikes have been excavated.
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Nederland, Zuid-Holland, Krimpen aan den IJssel, 28-09-2014; stormvloedkering in de Hollandsche IJssel. Bij storm en dreigend hoog water wordt een van de twee schuiven naar beneden gelaten, de tweede schuif dient al reserve. De scheepvaart kan de gesloten kering paseren via de naastgelegen schutsluis. De stormvloedkering maakt deel uit van de Deltawerken en is als eerste voltooid in 1958. Ten tijde van De Ramp - watersnood 1953 - werd het zeewater door de storm opgestuwd en dreigde de verzwakte rivierdijken in het achterland het te begeven waardoor grote van het laag gelegen westen van Nederland ondergelopen zouden zijn.
Krimpen at the river IJssel, near Rotterdam: storm surge barrier, protects the highly populated western part of Holland, which lies below sea level. In case of storm and threat of high water, one of the two doors is lowered into the river (the second door is a spare one). The lock next to the barrier allows shipping when the barrier is closed.
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Nederland, Zeeland, Oosterschelde, 19-10-2014; Oosterschelde Stormvloedkering tussen Schouwen en Noord-Beveland. Sluitgat Schaar, werkeiland Roggenplaat, sluitgat Hammen. Schouwen-Duiveland in de achtergrond, links de Noordzee.
Storm surge barrier in Oosterschelde (East Scheldt), between Islands of Schouwen-Duiveland and Noord-Beveland, North Sea on the left. Under normal circumstances the barrier is open to allow for the tide to enter and exit. In case of high tides in combination with storm, the slides are closed.
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Nederland, Utrecht, gemeente Bunschoten, 17-07-20170; Eemdijk en Westdijk, ten westen van Spakenburg. De Dijk Zuidelijke Randmeren is in het kader van het Hoogwaterbeschermingsprogramma versterkt en verbeterd. Palendijk in de voorgrond.
The Dike Southern Randmeren has been strengthened and improved in the context of the High Water Protection Program.
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Nederland, Zuid-Holland, Krimpen aan den IJssel, 28-09-2014; stormvloedkering in de Hollandsche IJssel. Bij storm en dreigend hoog water wordt een van de twee schuiven naar beneden gelaten, de tweede schuif dient al reserve. De scheepvaart kan de gesloten kering paseren via de naastgelegen schutsluis. De stormvloedkering maakt deel uit van de Deltawerken en is als eerste voltooid in 1958. Ten tijde van De Ramp - watersnood 1953 - werd het zeewater door de storm opgestuwd en dreigde de verzwakte rivierdijken in het achterland het te begeven waardoor grote van het laag gelegen westen van Nederland ondergelopen zouden zijn.
Krimpen at the river IJssel, near Rotterdam: storm surge barrier, protects the highly populated western part of Holland, which lies below sea level. In case of storm and threat of high water, one of the two doors is lowered into the river (the second door is a spare one). The lock next to the barrier allows shipping when the barrier is closed.
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Nederland, Zuid-Holland, Rotterdam, 18-02-2015; Maeslantkering in de Nieuwe Waterweg, gezien vanaf Hoek van Holland. Rechts het Calandkanaal en de Maasvlakte, Rotterdam aan de horizon. De stormvloedkering bestaat uit twee deuren die klaar liggen in een dok en welke sluiten bij een waterstand van 3 meter of meer boven NAP. De kering, laatst voltooide onderdeel van Deltawerken, beschermt Rotterdam en achterland bij extreme waterstanden.
The new storm surge barrier (Maeslantkering) in the Nieuwe Waterweg (New Waterway, the entrance to the port of Rotterdam), Rotterdam at the horizon. In case of storm floods, the two enormous doors will close of the waterway protecting Rotterdam and its hinterland.
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Redi-Rock modular walling being installed at Rhyl promenade to protect against flooding
For further information please call 01179 814500, email redi-rock@marshalls.co.uk or visit www.marshalls.co.uk/commercial/civils-and-drainage/redi-r...
Nederland, Brabant, Gemeente Oss, 08-07-2010. De Groenendijk ten oosten van Haren. Tot aan de tweede wereldoorlog stroomde de Maas bij hoog water over de dijk bij Beers. Het overstromingsgebied werd de de Beerse Maas (Beersche Maas) genoemd, ook wel Beerse Overlaat. Om al te grote overlast te voorkomen was het overstromingsgebied door dwarsdijken in compartimenten verdeeld. De Groenendijk beschermde het achterliggende dorp. De bochten en wielen zijn sporen van vroegere doorbraken.
Groenendijk - Green dike. Until the second world war the Meuse flowed at high water over the dam at Beers. The floodplain was called the Beerse Maas or Beerse Spillway. The flood area was divided into compartments by transverse dikes, such as the Groenendijk, protecting the nearby village. The turns and small waters are traces of earlier breakthroughs.
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New Orleans, USA - Nov 28, 2017: View at dusk of the 17th Street Canal around the West End area. This canal forms part of the city's flood control mechanism.
Note the concrete wall, obviuosly to avoid the carpark being flooded!
Lastours (Occitan: Las Tors) is a commune in the Aude department in southern France. Population in 2008, 165.
Lastours is located 12 km (7.5 mi) outside Carcassonne, in the valley of the Orbiel. There are four small castles each built on a large 300 m high rocky ridge. The castles were built to control the access to Montagne Noire and the Cabardes region. These are some of the few original Cathar castles left.
Nederland, Utrecht, Gemeente Vianen, 08-07-2010; Diefdijk, doorsneden door de A2. De nieuwe kering met brug en kazemat is ontworpen door UN studio, de coupure kan bij extreem hoog water afgesloten worden door betonnen balken. De Diefdijk is een binnendijk en oorspronkelijk aangelegd om de Alblasserwaard en de Vijfherenlanden tegen wateroverlast uit de Betuwe te beschermen. Daarnaast maakt de dijk onderdeel uit van Nieuwe Hollandse Waterlinie.
Diefdijk, intersected by A2. The cut can be closed with concrete beams in case of extremely high water. The inner dike was originally built to protect the polders Alblasserwaard and Vijfherenlanden against flooding from the Betuwe. In addition, the dike is part of the New Dutch Waterline
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To answer the National challenge of rising water levels, Marshalls offers a range of flexible low cost, high quality solutions based on the innovative Redi-Rock interlocking modular wall system
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