Description:
This Project involves design and construction of a detention basin upstream the existing Black Rascal Creek Diversion Channel to reduce peak flood flows during a 100-year flood event. The State (DWR) funds will be used to contribute toward the costs of the Project's land acquisition, environmental and permitting activities. The design will incorporate the hydrologic conditions resulting from Climate Change.
Reference Number:
3860-P1E-981
Implemented By:
County of Merced
Objective:
Reduce risk of flooding for the disadvantaged community of Franklin Beachwood, primarily, to increase protecting lives, properties, assets and reduce economics losses. Supporting objectives include ecosystem enhancement.
Type:
Acquisition Easement
Total Cost:
$15,629,910.00
Project Status:
Project Implementation
On Time?:
Yes
Within Scope?:
Yes
Within Budget?:
Yes
Estimated/Actual Project Work Completion:
6/1/2025
Final Payment:
Associated Counties:
Merced
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