At Work | 2016
Summary of maintenance and special projects completed in 2016.
Structure CC04LB
Five Pipe Structures were replaced, and two improved, between Coal Bank and Black Diamond Rds.
Security CC04LB
New gate and fencing restricts access to areas that suffered from illegal access, damage and dumping.
Dam IV-A
Original fencing and gates at Dam IV-A were in poor condition. All flood control dams are fenced to limit access by livestock and off road vehicles...
All Dams
Eight Chippewa Dams are mowed at least 3 times annually. Debris must be removed from trash racks. Brush control is needed periodically.
Channel Maintenance
Vegetation management is key to preserving channel capacity for flow, and providing access for removal of log and debris jams...
Tree Removal
In the 40 years since the project was constructed, many trees have grown to a size and condition that they became a problem....
Foundation Inspection
In 2016, MWCD staff began field investigations of the foundation drains of Chippewa dams.
