In the heart of Dallas, Texas stands the Dallas Floodway Project, a testament to excellence in flood risk management, public safety, partnership, and engineering. The Flood Risk Management Project recently reached a milestone with the crest raising and side slope flattening works of West Levee 277k substantially completed.
As with any complex, multi-year civil construction project, partnerships play a vital role in project success. For the Dallas Spillway, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is a non-federal sponsor partnering with the City of Dallas as well as other federal, state, and local agencies.
Levees are man-made structures, usually earthen embankments and Defined. Although levees help reduce the risk of flooding, it is important to note that levees do not eliminate risk. As with any man-made structure, regular and regular maintenance is important. The City of Dallas remains responsible for maintaining the effectiveness of the levee through compliance with operational and maintenance activities.
Funding for these efforts was allocated through supplemental appropriations in the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018.
“Flood protection is at the heart of this project, and our goal is to protect surrounding communities and businesses from flooding,” said Aaron Phillips, USACE Construction Project Coordinator, Dallas Floodway Representative Office. We aim to fulfill the Corps' mission to protect the…
Stretching along the Trinity River, the project encompasses a significant area from the abandoned Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe trestles to the confluence of West Forks and Elm Forks, and approximately 3.5 miles upstream along the West Fork. Approximately 4 miles along Elm Fork.
The construction phase is in its early stages, but includes no less than seven projects: AT&SF Bridge Rehabilitation (completed in February 2021), 277K Levee Raising and Side Slope Flattening, Trinity Portland Pump Station Construction, and Charlie Pump Station Construction It consists of different functions. , Delta pump station replacement, Hampton pump station construction and upgrades, and Nobles Branch sump improvements.
“Currently, 277,000 levee raises, construction of the Charlie Pump Station, and construction of the Trinity-Portland Pump Station only scratch the surface of seven planned features,” said USACE Program Manager Mark Herman. ” he said.
Dubbed “277,000 Cubic Feet Levee Raise and Side Slope Flattening,” the $56 million project's name refers to the height of the levee intended to maintain a flow of 277,000 cubic feet per second of water through the spillway. It is derived from. This flow rate is equivalent to three Olympic-sized swims. The pool releases water instantly.
The project involves raising 33 miles of the current East and West Levees to a water surface elevation of 277,000 cubic feet per second and leveling the slopes along the river. The 277k levee raise uses earth materials to raise the lower areas of the current levee to a height consistent with the 277k flow within the spillway. Lateral slope flattening consists of flattening the embankment slope to reduce its steepness. This improves the overall stability of the embankment and reduces operating and maintenance costs once completed.
On August 2, 2023, after years of planning and a year and a half of construction, the project reached a milestone with all improvements to the west levee along the Trinity River in Dallas completed.
A joint inspection of the 277k levee raising and side slope flattening of the west levee was conducted by USACE and the construction company, and maintenance responsibilities were transferred to the City of Dallas.
“The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' top priority is public safety, so with 277,000 levee raises and pump station improvements across the Dallas Spillway Program, we are delivering that for the city of Dallas,” said USACE Resident said engineer Stanley Young.
Through its commitment, collaboration, and forward-thinking approach, the entire Dallas Floodway Project is inching closer to its goal of providing the City of Dallas with a strong and capable levee system. Their dedication is a testament to reducing flooding risk to communities from potential natural disasters, while prioritizing community well-being.
About the Dallas Floodway: To learn more about what the Corps of Engineers is doing on the Dallas Floodway, visit our dedicated website here.
https://www.swf.usace.army.mil/Missions/Civil-Works/Dallas-Floodway/
| Obtained data: | October 14, 2023 |
| Post date: | November 16, 2023 15:56 |
| Story ID: | 457987 |
| position: | Dallas, Texas, USA |
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