Answer me this about the Morganza structure???

If the Morganza Structure was not in place they would have been flooded already, just like in 1927 when Melville was one of the hardest hit places ( after Morganza and Raccouri)
If you look at a map there is a major bend in the river @ Morganza where the river attempted to change course in 1927. The Morganza Structure is there to hold back this water as long as possible.
People who live in the spillway are notified every year by mail of the possibilities.

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JudgeHolden

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What about the small spillway between the low sil structure and the power plant(I think that's where it was). Has it ever been opened or what is it's purpose.

I think that is the lock through which ships navigate the 13 ft change in water level.

There used to be a concrete levee designed to overtop in that area, but i think it was replaced by auxiliary.

"And before you judge them, make sure you realize that the rest of this country thinks the same thing about you."
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I'm not judging i'm just stating that i'm hearing nationally well these people made the choice to live there now they have to suffer the consequences and i think that is wrong .

These are some of the more subsistent, least wealthy people in the nation, so it is hard for me to judge what circumstances led to them living in a well known flood zone, whether it be economic opportunity suited to someone of their particular (possibly limited) skill set, the cost of living in the area, etc. With that said, I like to think if ever I was going to own a home in a similar area I would have the forethought to build my house elevated to survive a flood senario and I would keep an emergency fund to account for any losses and costs I would have to deal with in the event of a flood. I hate the "Blame the Victim" attitude that many people are taking, but the harsh fact of the matter is that the consequences of not opening the spillway would have a much greater social and financial cost, and would likely end in these communities being flooded anyway, albeit to a lesser degree.

The structure has prevented countless lesser floods in the unprotected areas. It is not a natural structure. If it wasn't there we wouldn't be a Butte La Rose. They'll probably have another 40 years to rebuild, before it's destroyed again, but it will be destroyed again, it just a matter of when.

Might be true, but there are some very nice subdivisions with $500K+ houses in the path too: LINK

Rich, poor, white, black, Democrat, Republican.....I feel for them all.

There by the grace of God goes I...

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town of Stephensville.

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I thought this was on the east side of the levee not in the basin?