New England District Recreation ProjectsThe U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has designed a system of flood risk management projects which includes 35 flood risk management dams, 112 local protection projects, and five hurricane barriers in New England. A total of 31 of 35 reservoir projects, and three of five hurricane barriers are operated and maintained by the Corps, while the remaining projects are operated and maintained by local interests. The map below shows which of these flood risk management projects also have recreation opportunities for the public to enjoy in Connecticut.
Damages prevented throughout New England from flooding events in winter/spring 2010 by flood risk management dams, local protection projects, and hurricane protection barriers were $317.9 million in fiscal year 2010. Cumulative flood reduction damages prevented by all projects, including local protection projects, since their construction through Sept. 30, 2010 are more than $5.2 billion. These projects cost a total of $538 million to build. Streamflow and other project/reservoir data are available through New England District's Reservoir Regulation Section website: http://www.reservoircontrol.com.
Updated: 26-Jan-2012 |