Previous project authorized by Act of 28 June 1879 and amendments. Existing project authorized by Flood Act of 15 May 1928 and amendments.
Section 204e of the Flood Control Act of 17 May 1950 extends the aforementioned Act to include such flood control improvements in the parish of Orleans, Louisiana, to protect lands back of the levees from floodwaters of the Mississippi River and Lower old River.
PROJECT:
The project consists of operation and maintenance of mainline Mississippi river levees which were built to protect the adjacent lands, towns, cities, industrial plants, and people living in the area from flooding by annual high water in the river; restoration of levees; wavewash protection consisting of levee toe protection, slope paving and riprap; bank stabilization.
LOCAL COOPERATION:
The levee districts along the Mississippi River have adopted resolutions assuring the United States that the requirements of local cooperation will be met. The local interests have acquired all rights-of-way for work completed and underway and have indicated that they will continue to do so in the future.
PROGRESS:
Wavewash protection works, consisting of levee toe protection and asphalt or concrete levee slope paving, have been constructed for protection of the levees. The project is about 93% complete and scheduled for completion in August 2008.Total Mississippi River Levees 511.6 miles Complete to Grade and Section 440.6 miles Surface Roads 479.6 miles Seepage Berms to be constructed 10.1 miles Seepage Berms completed 1.1 miles
COST:
$434,000,000.00 ($415,000,000.00 Federal)