Photo by Rachel Napolitan | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Alaska District | 07.28.2022
The Chena River Lakes Flood Control Project is the northernmost flood risk mitigation project operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in North Pole, Alaska. Constructed in response to the devastating flood of Fairbanks in 1967, the Moose Creek Dam and associated features reduce flooding to the interior Alaskan city of Fairbanks, as well as providing local residents and visitors a myriad......
Photo by Rachel Napolitan | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Alaska District | 07.28.2022
Wildlife are a common occurrence at the Chena River Lakes Flood Control Project in North Pole, Alaska. The Moose Creek Dam and associated features reduce flooding to the interior Alaskan city of Fairbanks, as well as providing local residents and visitors a myriad of recreational opportunities on nearly 20,000 acres of public land. Many species of wildlife such as moose, beaver, muskrats,......
Photo by Rachel Napolitan | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Alaska District | 07.28.2022
Justin Kerwin, senior park ranger, steers the U.S. Army Corps of Engineer – Alaska District’s patrol boat at the Chena River Lakes Flood Control Project in North Pole, Alaska. The operations team at the project uses the vessel to patrol the waterway to promote public safety and federal regulation compliance. The Chena Project protects downtown Fairbanks from flooding and offers numerous......
Photo by Rachel Napolitan | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Alaska District | 07.28.2022
The Chena River Lakes Flood Control Project is the northernmost flood risk mitigation project operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in North Pole, Alaska. Constructed in response to the devastating flood of Fairbanks in 1967, the Moose Creek Dam and associated features reduce flooding to the interior Alaskan city of Fairbanks, as well as providing local residents and visitors a myriad......
Photo by Rachel Napolitan | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Alaska District | 07.28.2022
The Chena River Lakes Flood Control Project is the northernmost flood risk mitigation project operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in North Pole, Alaska. Constructed in response to the devastating flood of Fairbanks in 1967, the Moose Creek Dam and associated features reduce flooding to the interior Alaskan city of Fairbanks, as well as providing local residents and visitors a myriad......
Photo by Rachel Napolitan | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Alaska District | 07.28.2022
The trash racks at the Moose Creek Dam remain open as the Chena River runs freely at the Chena River Lakes Flood Control Project in North Pole, Alaska. Operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Alaska District, the project protects the Fairbanks area from seasonal flooding. The trash racks ensure that when the dam retains water, trees, logs and debris do not damage the control works of......
Photo by Rachel Napolitan | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Alaska District | 07.28.2022
The trash racks at the Moose Creek Dam remain open as the Chena River runs freely at the Chena River Lakes Flood Control Project in North Pole, Alaska. Operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Alaska District, the project protects the Fairbanks area from seasonal flooding. The trash racks ensure that when the dam retains water, trees, logs and debris do not damage the control works of......
Photo by Rachel Napolitan | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Alaska District | 07.28.2022
Justin Kerwin, senior park ranger, drives the U.S. Army Corps of Engineer – Alaska District’s patrol boat at the Chena River Lakes Flood Control Project in North Pole, Alaska. The operations team at the project uses the vessel to patrol the waterway to promote public safety and federal regulation compliance. The Chena Project protects downtown Fairbanks from flooding and offers numerous......
