Studies

(FPMS) Floodplain Management Services: Through the FPMS program, the Corps provides information on flood hazards to local interests, state agencies, and other federal agencies to guide development of the floodplains of the rivers of the United States. Hydraulic & Hydrology Studies proposed with USACE for 2024

https://www.lrd.usace.army.mil/Submit-ArticleCS/Programs/Article/3646139/flood-plain-management-services/
Completed:

Fourpole Creek Watershed- Huntington and Cabell County Completed September 2022

The Fourpole Creek watershed experiences frequent flooding in the Huntington, WV, area with impacts to residential and commercial properties, roads, utilities, and recreation facilities. Flooding within the watershed has been studied by multiple organizations since the 1960s. This study was conducted by the US Army Corps of Engineers under the Flood Plain Management Services program, to assist State, County and local government officials make informed decisions to address flood risks within the watershed. This effort is focused on the development of comprehensive hydrologic and hydraulic modelling which provides data on peak discharges during storm events of varying frequencies, resulting water surface profiles and geographic extent of flooding. The modelling includes evaluation of existing infrastructure which may be affecting water surface elevations such as culverts and bridges. The modelling also evaluates the hydrologic effect of a conceptual detention structure and evaluated its potential to reduce flooding impacts.

Left Form Marrowbone Creek Watershed- Kermit, Mingo County Completed December 2023

The primary purpose of this study was to examine conceptual structural mitigation measures for managing flood risk and associated impacts of stormwater flooding within the Left Fork Marrowbone Creek Watershed, which is located in Mingo County, West Virginia. This study was conducted in cooperation with the West Virginia State Resiliency Office (WV SRO) and West Virginia Voluntary Organizations Active in Disasters (WV VOAD). This watershed was identified by WV SRO and WV VOAD as an area to do preventative flood risk mitigation. This study is intended to be a pilot study for other areas in West Virginia with similar topography and flood risk.

The Feasibility Study is the first stage of development for a potential Federal water resources development project. The purpose of the feasibility study is to identify, evaluate and recommend to decision makers an appropriate, coordinated, and workable solution to identify water resources problems and opportunities. The following studies are currently being considered:

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