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McAlpine Creek at Sardis Road
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Stream Restoration and Floodplain Enhancement
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Flash flooding and bank erosion had become increasing problems along sections of McAlpine Creek. Storm Water Services reshaped and flattened the steep banks on a section of the creek just downstream from the Sardis Road Bridge. This allows flood waters to spread out into low, flat areas next to the streams, reducing bank erosion.
Completed: March 2006
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McAlpine Creek's banks were redesigned to store
some floodwater and keep precious soil from
washing away
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Objectives:
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Help stabilize the bank on the south side of the creek in order to prevent continued erosion
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Create a floodplain bench along the stream bank to minimize the erosive force of the water during the high flow events
Cost: $100,000
Source of Funding:
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services: $100,000
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Various storm water engineering methods were used to stabilize the stream banks. This reduces the amount of sediment in the water, improves water quality and provides a better habitat for aquatic life. Also, stabilization of stream banks helps to preserve the soil that holds tree roots in place. This keeps trees from falling into the stream, blocking the channel and causing flooding.
Project Manager:
James M. Gordon, P.E.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services
704-336-3871
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