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The Smith Canal
levees are highly encroached upon.
Due to the amount and nature of the existing
certification issues (encroachments,
right-of-way issues, access problems, etc.) it
was determined that improvements directly to the
Smith
Canal levees would not be
an option.
A more feasible solution being considered is the
construction of a closure structure near the
mouth of Smith Canal. The gate structure is
an inflatable barrier that would close only
during flood events and would remain open at
other times to allow the passage of boats.
SJAFCA partnered with Reclamation Districts 828 and
1614 to develop technical information on the
Smith Canal gate and obtained FEMA's concurrence
that the gate structure
will be accredited as providing the required
flood protection.
The gate
structure will be composed of a dual sheet pile
wall with an inflatable
Obermeyer gate to maintain navigation, levee
modifications, and facilities to allow storm
water passage.
Smith Canal Assessments Hotline:
209-487-1387
For an aerial tour of the Smith Canal,
click here.

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