Cedar River, Cedar Rapids, Iowa -- Flood Risk Management

In June 2008, the City of Cedar Rapids (City), Iowa, was devastated by a flood of record proportions.

Dubuque FRM Project, IA - Cap Section 205

The City of Dubuque is requesting assistance with issues along the US Senator John C. Culver Floodwall at the Mississippi River in the City of Dubuque, IA.

Regional Flood Risk Management

In recent years, the Upper Mississippi River watershed has experienced more frequent flooding with higher stages, particularly in the last ten years with major floods occurring in 2008, 2010, 2011, 2013 and 2014.

Repairs to Levee Systems/Flood Control Projects - Policy

Corps of Engineers policy regarding repairs to levee systems and flood control projects damaged by floods.

Saylorville Lake, Iowa

Saylorville Lake Project including the Big Creek Remedial Works is a multi-purpose project providing primary benefits in flood control and secondary benefits in low-flow augmentation, recreation, environmental stewardship, and water supply.

Section 205 Overview

Section 205, small flood risk management program provides support for local flood risk management by the construction or improvement of structural or non-structural flood risk management measures.

Section 408 Program

The Section 14 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 and codified in 33 USC 408 (commonly referred to as “Section 408”) authorizes the Secretary of the Army, on the recommendation of the Chief of Engineers of the US Army Corps of Engineers (Corps), to grant permission for the alteration or occupation or use of a civil works project provided the Secretary determines that the activity will not be injurious to the public interest and will not impair the usefulness of the project.

Small Communities Flooding Operations Planning Data Development (multiple sites) Floodplain Management Services/Silver Jackets - Program Pilot Project - Iowa

This project will leverage recently the developed HEC-RAS model for the water surface information used to develop inundation maps for a range of flows (depth/extent) for the small communities.

Unnamed Rock Tributary, Carbon Cliff, IL - CAP Section 205

ContactProgram Manager309-794-5704cemvr-pm-web@usace.army.milLocation Carbon Cliff,

Upper Mississippi River System Hydraulic Model Update (SJ/FPMS)

ContactRock Island DistrictCorporate Communications Office (309) 794-5729LocationUpper Mississippi

Upper Mississippi River Watershed Project

ContactProject Manager309-794-5690LocationUpper Mississippi River BasinDescriptionCurrently, there