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Flooding forces Corps to open Louisiana’s Morganza Spillway

Extreme flood conditions along the inland waterways system has forced the Corps to open the Morganza Spillway for only the third time since 1954. FEMA photo

Extraordinary flooding along the Mississippi River and its tributaries along with spring runoff of snow and ice have forced the Corps of Engineers to open the Morganza Spillway for only the third time in its 65-year history. The Corps could start opening the structure’s gates as early as Sunday, June 2.

The purpose of the Morganza Floodway is to divert excess floodwater from the Mississippi River into the Atchafalaya Basin. The floodway consists of two structures — the Morganza Control Structure...

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Corps opens Bonnet Carré Spillway for second time this year

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers began opening the Bonnet Carré Spillway Friday due to high water in the Mississippi River. Corps of Engineers photo

Based on changes to the current and forecasted conditions the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers began opening the Bonnet Carré Spillway Friday due to high water in the Mississippi River that threatens New Orleans and the surrounding region. High water is also a danger to marine traffic in the river.

Plans were to reopen the spillway May 14, but regional rainfall caused the Mississippi River to rise six inches in a 24-hour period with more rain expected through the weekend. These rains could elevate...

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Corps of Engineers looking for shipyard to build its mat boat

Bristol Harbor Group rendering

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Marine Design Center (MDC) will soon be releasing a sources sought notice for the construction of the Mat Boat, a 188’x74’x10′ deck barge, for the Mat Sinking Unit (MSU) located on the Mississippi River. The barge is to be built to American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) Rules for Service on Rivers and Intracoastal Waterways.

The sources sought notice is only for the construction of the barge, shown in Figure B, and not for the final product which incorporates a...

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