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re: The Levee System, how it works, and how it can fail. Easy to Read
Posted on 5/25/11 at 2:13 pm to shaunmccarron29
Posted on 5/25/11 at 2:13 pm to shaunmccarron29
I think there isn't anyone on the thread/board that doubts this kind of thing can happen, but it can happen any year with a lot less level than what we have now.
The problem I have is that it is pitched as "if this happens we are screwed" and that isn't really the case. Look at the picture from Darrow in 83, that is extremely bad and there was no breach. Will a part of the levee slough off? possibly, but this isn't ground breaking info or a situation that can't be handled.
The problem I have is that it is pitched as "if this happens we are screwed" and that isn't really the case. Look at the picture from Darrow in 83, that is extremely bad and there was no breach. Will a part of the levee slough off? possibly, but this isn't ground breaking info or a situation that can't be handled.
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Posted on 5/25/11 at 10:38 pm to fightin tigers
quote:But we can't overlook the fact this flooding is unique. Several records for water levels have been broken and there's a sustained high-water situation lasting for weeks,
it can happen any year with a lot less level than what we have now.
1927 is probably the last time conditions were like this. So the current flood control system is being tested unlike any time in the past.
What this means is the USACE needs to continuously monitor the levees for a few more weeks - and we need to avoid any runaway barges that might take out a section of levee.
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