AT WORK | 2009 | Shorle Blough

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USGS Hydraulic Study

The United States Geological Survey (USGS) conducted a hydraulic study of the Chippewa Flood Control Project. The study will enable the Subdistrict to model modifications to the structures and 33 miles of channels and aid in the decisions about repairs and improvements based on current data and conditions.

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GPS/GIS Asset Inventory

The GPS/GIS Asset Inventory was designed to accomplish three main goals:
a. Locate all of the structures in the channel
b. Determine their attributes, i.e. diameter, type of pipe, past condition, & current condition including pictures
c. Establish a database of all structures within the flood control system.

Tree Removal Project / Shorle Rd. to Blough Rd.

Trees and brush along the banks of Chippewa Creek between Shorle Rd. and Blough Rd. had grown over the years to the point where the flow of water was greatly reduced causing flooding of fields upstream.

Location

Shorle and Blough Rds.
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Shorle-Blough