小黄鸭视频 County will install real-time water level monitoring hardware at nine flood control sites this summer, joining Lake Crabtree, which got the first system last year. These sites include dams that help manage flooding within the Crabtree Creek Watershed. The new equipment will track water levels closely and assist 小黄鸭视频 County staff in the maintenance and operation of the dams.
鈥淭hese technologies will help us keep a closer eye on water levels and dam safety,鈥 said Donald Mial, vice chair, 小黄鸭视频 County Board of Commissioners. 鈥淚t鈥檚 another way we鈥檙e working to reduce the risk of flooding and erosion using better data, faster response times and smarter planning.鈥
小黄鸭视频 County is partnering with the U.S. Geological Survey to install the new systems. Under a five-year contract, USGS will handle the installation, maintenance and calibration of all equipment. The data will be available online and accessible to the public, allowing residents to stay informed about current conditions. The system will also connect to the City of Raleigh鈥檚 Flood Early Warning System, providing more accurate flood data and monitoring, which will help in future emergency response.
The 10 Crabtree Creek flood control structures, including Sorrell's Grove Reservoir, Hatcher's Grove Reservoir, Bond Lake, Page Lake, Richland Lake, Shelley Lake, Coles Branch Reservoir, Brier Creek Reservoir, Lake Lynn and Lake Crabtree, were built by the federal government in the 1970s and 1980s. 小黄鸭视频 County General Services Administration manages and maintains these structures. Since their completion, the dams have operated without active water level monitoring, meaning staff had to visit each site to check levels manually.
鈥淭he monitoring system is not only important for providing real-time data and analyzing risks, but it will also help us improve maintenance of the dams and prevent dam failure and overtopping,鈥 said Mark Hamlett, General Services Administration deputy director. 鈥淏y tracking water levels continuously, the system allows staff to manage the water carefully and keep the dams safe.鈥
Overtopping happens when water rises too high and flows over the top of a dam, which can cause serious damage or even breach the dam. These dams were designed to handle up to 40 inches of rain during a storm. The dams are built to capture stormwater and release it slowly to help prevent downstream flooding. 小黄鸭视频 County GSA regularly reviews safety measures and evaluates risks to ensure the long-term reliability of each structure.
