Levee Breaches Repaired at L-550 and L-575

Following the Missouri River Basin Flood of 2011, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District, classified five breaches along Missouri River levee units L-550 and L-575 as time sensitive, critical repairs. Working with contractors, local sponsors and interested groups like Responsible River Management, the Corps met its deadline of repairing the breaches by March 1, 2012, the symbolic start date of the new runoff season. Video by Kevin Wingert, Omaha District and Harry Weddington, ACE-IT, Omaha District. Available in high definition.

Video by Kevin Wingert | OmahaUSACE | 03.01.2012

Tribal Relations During a Flood Fight
During a flood fight, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers works with local, state and federal agencies to mitigate the risks associated with high water. ... 

Video by Kevin Wingert | OmahaUSACE | 08.23.2011 

The Long Fight for Hamburg
Following a breach along Missouri River Levee Unit L-575 in mid June of 2011, the Corps and town of Hamburg elevated an existing levee to stave off flood waters from...

Video by Kevin Wingert | OmahaUSACE | 06.18.2011  

Corps and Community Fight for Hamburg, Iowa
During the Missouri River Basin Flood of 2011, a breach at Missouri River Levee Unit L-575 in early June threatened the town of Hamburg, Iowa. ...

Video by Kevin Wingert | OmahaUSACE | 06.14.2011 

Garrison Dam Spillway Apron Maintenance
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District opened the spillway gates at Garrison Dam on June 1, 2011, to pass floodwaters for the first time. ...

Video by Kevin Wingert | OmahaUSACE | 06.04.2011 

Garrison Dam Historic Spillway Gate Opening
Shortly before 8 a.m. on June 1, 2011, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers opened the gates to pass flood waters for the first time from the Garrison Dam spillway....

Video by Kevin Wingert | OmahaUSACE | 06.01.2011

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