Justin Kerwin, senior park ranger, explains the role of the Moose Creek Dam in protecting the Fairbanks community from seasonal flooding in North Pole, Alaska. During normal fluctuations of the Chena River, the outlet works remains open to allow the natural flow of water, fish and boats. During high-water events, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Alaska District's Chena Project staff and hydrologists work together around the clock to regulate stream flow and impound water to reduce risk to residents in the Fairbanks North Star Borough. The regulation objective is 12,000 cubic feet per second through downtown Fairbanks to ensure discharge is well within the channel capacity of the Chena River. To prepare for any flood operations each spring, ensure valuables are removed from ground spaces and basements as the dam is not designed to prevent ground water flooding. A few minutes of preparation can prevent thousands of dollars in flood damage. (U.S. Army video by Rachel Napolitan)
| Date Taken: | 07.29.2022 |
| Date Posted: | 11.16.2022 19:35 |
| Category: | PSA |
| Video ID: | 864654 |
| VIRIN: | 221116-A-QR280-1002 |
| Filename: | DOD_109327965 |
| Length: | 00:01:00 |
| Location: | NORTH POLE, ALASKA, US |
| Downloads: | 2 |
| High-Res. Downloads: | 2 |
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