Feasibility Report and Environmental Assessment Nogales Wash and Tributaries.Nogales, Arizona (Revision)

Abstract

Nogales Wash, which rises in Sonora, Mexico, flows across the international boundary into downtown Nogales, Arizona, and on to its confluence with Potrero Creek near Chula Vista. Flood flows from Nogales Wash and Potrero Creek pose a serious threat to the Nogales, where a mix of residential, commercial, industrial, and public properties are subject to major damage on almost a yearly basis. Approximately 2000 residents reside in the floodplain of Nogales Wash/Potrero Creek and an additional 1600 reside in the floodplains of adjacent tributaries. A future level of protection plan has been developed for the Arizona community from the international boundary to the outlets of an existing flood control channel system approximately 1 mile downstream or north of the border. Included are: 100-year future level of protection for the Chula Vista/Pete Kitchen community; a small recreation component; and a flood warning system for the developed areas of the watershed. The Recommended Plan provides for channel improvements at two locations. Flood control; Environmental impact.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 07, 1988
Accession Number
ADA209732

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  • Los Angeles District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

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