The Miami Conservancy District has contracted with Stantec Consulting Services Inc. to conduct an expedited review and evaluation of the Miami Conservancy District’s flood protection benefit assessment methods. This study represents the initial phase of a broader effort to update the Miami Conservancy District’s flood protecti ...

    MCD dams, levees, and other parts of the flood protection system have worked harder and stored more water in recent decades. This results in stress on the system. More frequent events add pressure on infrastructure that is aging and in need of repair and renewal. Four major factors are identified that could pose risk to ...

How does Miami Conservancy District tackle river cleanup? If you’ve seen photos after a flood storage event, you know how massive the amount of drift and debris can be. Logs, branches, and unfortunately, a lot of litter collect along the riverbanks and near the dams, blocking bike trails and hindering maintenance. So, what happens ...

For over 100 years, Lockington Dam has stood strong, protecting downstream communities in Southwest Ohio from destructive floodwaters including Piqua, Troy, Dayton, and Hamilton. Despite the ravages of time and weather extremes, the dam has never failed in its mission. However, like all aging structures, it requires attention to keep it s ...

MCD Levee in Dayton, OH FEMA adopted the National Flood Insurance Program's (NFIP) pricing approach called Risk Rating 2.0 starting April 1, 2023. This allowed FEMA's rates to become more equitable and flexible (fema.gov). Their 1970s legacy methodology was based on relatively static property elevation data within flood zones on a&nb ...

Why Miami Conservancy District Uses Turf  Maintaining the levee embankments is essential to reducing flood risk. Properly managing turf and other vegetation plays a critical role in protecting the integrity of dams, levees, and flood channels. With over 1,500 acres to inspect and maintain, grass is both an effective and affordable ...