At Work | 2013
Summary of maintenance and special projects completed in 2013.
Clearing Project
Two clearing projects were undertaken to re-establish the access lanes along the Chippewa Creek for future inspections and maintenance work.
Dam V-C Fence repair
The fencing that surrounds Dam V-C was in poor condition and was replaced in the fall of 2013.
Structure 13R
Structure 13R, located 750 feet upstream from Blough Rd., which feeds into Chippewa Creek, was replaced in August, 2013.
Structure 53R and 55L
Two structures, 53-R and 55-L were replaced to improve the drainage in that area which involved replacing the existing 87 foot long, 18-inch diameter CMP culvert.
Structure 68L & 69L
Two large structures, 68-L and 69-L, located on the left bank of Chippewa Creek just downstream from the SR 585 bridge were replaced.
Structure 88R
Structure 88R is an 80 foot long 48-inch CMP culvert which was rusted and collapsing - requiring complete replacement of the pipe and riprap.
Emergency Action Plans
Chippewa Subdistrict updated the Emergency Action Plans as well as Operation, Maintenance and Inspection Manuals for three Dams: II-A, V-C and 5-D.
Groundhog burrows - resulting damage
Several Chippewa dams have experienced groundhogs burrowing into the dam embankments and weakening the integrity of the structures.
July Storm
In July 2013. a major storm event caused damage at several of the Chippewa Flood Control dams.