louisville flood protection preparation

Louisville Flood Protection Preparation

July 24, 2016

Louisville Flood Protection Preparation

Louisville Flood ProtectionRegulatoryStaffingFloodwall and LeveeGates and ClosuresFlood Pump Stations

MSD Operations – Flood Protection

Ohio River Flood Protection16 Flood Pump Stations (9 more than 60 years old)29 miles of Floodwall and Levee300 Subsurface Gates52 ClosuresConstructed from 1940’s to 1980’sContinuous Improvement and Upgrade17 staff (14 unit)Additional resources in Flood SeasonRecent Levee Certification

Beargrass Creek Flood Pump Station

Pond Creek Flood Pump Station

6

10th Street Flood Closure

Gate 118 - 16’ wide x 24’ tall

MSD Operations – Flood ProtectionBasins Constructed since 1997

Vulcan QuarryMelco BasinWhipps Mill BasinSouth Fork Beargrass Creek BasinsExecutive Inn BasinAluma BasinBeuchel BasinsPTRL Basin

Totaling more than 1,000,000,000 gallons of storage

1949 – 200421 Events in 55 years

2005 – April 10, 201511 Events in 10+ years

Increased Frequency of Extreme StormsHighlights Drainage and Floodplain Management Needs

Louisville Flood Protection Preparation

Ongoing Planning and ImprovementAged Facilities – Skilled CrewsRenewal and ReplacementAutomationClimate ChangePublic Discussions and Expectations

W. Brian BinghamLouisville MSDChief of Operations502-540-6145brian.bingham@louisvillemsd.org

07/24/2016