Description

During Hurricane Ike, the Charenton Navigational Canal overflowed its banks and inundated the Yokely drainage area with storm surge. Levee improvements and construction of a berm parallel to Industrial Road and the Charenton Navigational Canal south of US 90 are needed to prevent damages from storm surge inundation.

— Flood Control Structures

Description

Hanson Canal and Yellow Bayou, both similar to the Franklin Canal, were designed to serve as conduits for removal of stormwater following normal rainfall events. However, during hurricanes and related events, both serve as a means for reverse flow generated by storm surge. Hurricanes Rita and Ike are recorded example events. Closures and levee improvements are needed to prevent surge flows from moving inland during surge events.

— Initial Phase (Partial Miller Plan Alternative 2E)


Description

Amelia flood protection presently consists of a somewhat disparate, non-certifiable levee system which offers minimal backwater flooding protection from Bayou Boeuf and Lake Palourde. Drainage District No. 6 applied for Statewide Flood Control Program funds to increase the height of the levee to a consistent 7 ft. MSL. Partial funding was granted. However, this initial phase is but a fraction of the proposed comprehensive levee system needed for the Amelia vicinity as proposed by the drainage district and state and federal authorities. Other phases are noted in both the 10-year and 20-year program presented below.

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