Tracking The Flood Control Projects
The Des Plaines Flood Action Group is a non-profit organization whose mission is is to proactively provide mutual help and support to the Des Plaines area residents impacted by flooding and to synergistically generate solutions to flood related issues. Solutions that not only help Des Plaines but also don't just pass the flooding problems down stream. BECOME A MEMBER
A modern flood control study[1] report stated that flooding on the Des Plaines River has caused significant damage and economic impacts. The greatest recorded flood, in September 1986 caused an estimated $35 million in damage to 10,000 dwellings and 263 business and industrial sites. A Phase I flood control Project was authorized under the Water Resources Development Act of 1999. Project features include levee, dam, and reservoir expansion at a total cost of $50.5 million (in 2002). A project including a deep tunnel is under construction also, planned to be completed by 2011. On August 24, 2007, the river flooded by over 9 feet.[2] On September 14, 2008, the river flooded after receiving over 10 inches (250 mm) of rain fall over two days
References
[1] Upper Des Plaines River and Tributaries Projects and Feasibility Study, Northwest Municipal Conference
[2] Chicago Tribute August 25, 2007
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