Special Flood Hazard Report. Greater Anchorage Area. Campbell Creek
Abstract
The portion of the Greater Anchorage Area Borough covered by this report is subject to flooding from Campbell Creek. The properties along this stream are primarily residential and have been damaged by past floods. The open spaces in the flood plains which are now under pressure for future development are fairly limited. Although large floods have occurred in the past, studies indicate that even larger floods are possible. This report has been prepared because a knowledge of flood potential and flood hazards is important in land use planning and for management decisions concerning flood plain utilization. It includes a history of flooding along Campbell Creek and identifies those areas that are subject to possible future floods. Special emphasis is given to these floods through maps, photographs, profiles and cross sections. The report does not provide solutions to flood problems, however, it does furnish a suitable basis for the adoption of land use controls to guide flood plain development and thereby prevent intensification of loss and damage. It will also aid in the identification of other flood damage reduction techniques such as works to modify flooding and adjustments, including flood proofing, which might be embodied in an overall Flood Plain Management (FPM) program.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 1975
- Accession Number
- ADA067735
Entities
Organizations
- United States Army Corps of Engineers