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Morganza Spillway "Decision" Chain of Command?
Posted on 5/18/11 at 2:37 pm
Posted on 5/18/11 at 2:37 pm
What exactly is the chain of command for making the determination to open the spillway? I've heard a lot of BS and thought I'd ask.
My understanding is that it was already prescribed by the 1928 Federal Legislation, so really there was no strategic decisions to be made, only tactical, like how many gates to open.
Was it the Corps via the Mississippi River Commission? Any insight appreciated.
My understanding is that it was already prescribed by the 1928 Federal Legislation, so really there was no strategic decisions to be made, only tactical, like how many gates to open.
Was it the Corps via the Mississippi River Commission? Any insight appreciated.
This post was edited on 5/18/11 at 2:41 pm
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Posted on 5/18/11 at 2:50 pm to Ghostfacedistiller
The decision is made by the USCOE
Posted on 5/18/11 at 2:53 pm to Ghostfacedistiller
It's the SOLE decision of the General/Commander of the Mississippi River Valley Levee Division .. Michael Walsh in this case.
Governor Jindall can not tell him when to open the gates or even influence him.
I can assure you it was a very complete SECRET of when the gates would actually be opened even at the highest levels of state governent.
Governor Jindall can not tell him when to open the gates or even influence him.
I can assure you it was a very complete SECRET of when the gates would actually be opened even at the highest levels of state governent.
Posted on 5/18/11 at 2:55 pm to jophst
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Governor Jindall can not tell him when to open the gates or even influence him.
The Gov doesnt have a damn thing to do with the decision to open the gates
Posted on 5/18/11 at 3:34 pm to tgrbaitn08
That's what I said ... thus "SOLE" decision.
Posted on 5/18/11 at 3:36 pm to Ghostfacedistiller
Supposedly the Corps is required to open the gates and continue opening gates so that no more than 1.5 million cubic feet of water pass through Baton Rouge per second.
Posted on 5/18/11 at 3:45 pm to jophst
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That's what I said ... thus "SOLE" decision.
I was agreeing with you
Posted on 5/19/11 at 2:14 pm to jophst
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It's the SOLE decision of the General/Commander of the Mississippi River Valley Levee Division .. Michael Walsh in this case.
Yes. FWIW, Walsh was the person Sen Boxer got all "call me Senator not ma'am" on.
Do you know if it was a specific decision made by Walsh or was it a prescribed because of the water levels and other factors and Walsh and company determined the specifics like when and how much water to release?
Could Walsh have determined to not open the spillway?
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