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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District Technical Assistance Branch (part of the Planning Division) conducted a stormwater assessment in Accokeek, Maryland on Thursday, August 1. This study, requested by residents living in the Piscataway watershed area of Prince George’s County, provides the county with a beneficial dataset they can use to discuss and propose solutions with both businesses and residents regarding flooding issues.
"Our survey will help determine where and why the flooding is occurring during a stormwater event and what improvements can be made to alleviate that," explained USACE Biologist Dan Schoeberlein.
The assessment aims to help the county address recurring issues of flooded yards and basements reported by residents. By mapping the underground stormwater infrastructure, the USACE team provides valuable insights into the neighborhood's drainage system and its effectiveness during heavy rainfall.
Andy Layman is the lead civil engineer assigned to this project, and says, “we pry open the manhole cover to get a clear sight so we can measure the elevations of the structures to collect inverts which includes pipe distances, sizes, and proper sloping.”
Their main goal is to develop and deliver high quality products to the customer while creating a detailed model of the area's drainage system using a geo water database.
“Our data shows where the water is moving and if it is heading to runoff areas like creeks and streams like it was designed to do,” Layman added.
This project highlights the critical role of infrastructure assessment in addressing climate-related challenges in suburban communities. As extreme weather events become more frequent, such proactive measures may become increasingly necessary across the country.
| Date Taken: | 08.01.2024 |
| Date Posted: | 08.05.2024 16:08 |
| Photo ID: | 8571679 |
| VIRIN: | 240801-O-CT696-6836 |
| Resolution: | 6000x4000 |
| Size: | 9.56 MB |
| Location: | ACCOKEEK, MARYLAND, US |
| Web Views: | 27 |
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