By George Slaughter The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is preparing a study focusing on reducing flood risks along Buffalo Bayou and its tributaries, and is seeking public input. Andrew Weber, project manager of the Galveston District of the Corps of Engineers, gave a presentation describing the study and how it was being developed. He said the goal of the study is to improve the effectiveness of both the Addicks and Barker projects, while reducing […]
Update on Barker and Addicks dams
Update on Barker and Addicks dams
Barker dam expected to crest at 104 to 104.5 feet Little, if any, water expected to flow around the dam I just spoke to both the Army Corps of Engineers and the Harris County Flood Control District, and they both agree that under current models and weather forecasts, they expect Barker to crest at 104 to 104.5 feet. They anticipate that to the extent any water goes around the dam, the ditches the water would […]