Laboratory Investigation of Manawa and Bellevue Bends Conducted at Mead Hydraulic Laboratory, Mead, Nebraska
Abstract
This report describes the results of a model study of Manawa and Bellevue Bends of the Missouri River. The study was conducted at the Mead Hydraulic Laboratory by personnel of the Hydro-Sediment and Channel Stabilization Sections of the Omaha District, Corps of Engineers under the general supervision of the Missouri River Division. Attempts to control the Missouri River have been in progress for many years. Various arrangements of dikes, sills, and revetments have been constructed to control the overall river alignment and to insure a suitable navigation channel. The overall channel alignment of the Missouri River between Sioux City, Iowa, and the mouth has in general been established with the shape of each major bend controlled by a combination of spur dikes and bank revetment. However, within this general alignment, problems in maintaining an adequate navigation channel still exist at various locations. One of the most severe problems is maintaining an adequate navigation channel width through a sharp bend.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 01, 1972
- Accession Number
- ADA363624
Entities
Organizations
- United States Army Corps of Engineers