Items Tagged with 'flood control'

Trying to protect the Cheboygan Dam and Locks, workers have placed large sandbags and 11 pumps, including two 24-in pumps to maneuver water around the structure. 

Karina Dailey understands the devastating impacts of Vermont’s historic 2023 flooding as well as anyone.

Following a week of tree and vegetation clearing, crews of four to seven workers recently finished demolishing concrete at the top of a large century-old dam in West Rutland, Vt.

Lt. Gen. William Graham Jr. said the change before seeking lawmakers' authorization will help address delays on civil works.

In the early morning of July 4, the Texas Hill Country received record rainfall—about eight inches in four hours in Hunt, Texas.<

A commentary on how engineering solutions may save lives.

How a dispute was contained without spilling over into the courts.

A congressional analysis shows President Donald Trump steered Corps of Engineers funding for flood risk reduction projects to states with Republican administrations.

A lower Manhattan resilience project—an integrated coastal initiative—is set to protect the city from coastal storms and sea level rise.

The dam was built in 1912 to support fire protection, drinking water and manufacturing needs.