Ice Events in the St. Louis District. Ice Engineering, Number 20, February 1999
Abstract
Rivers in the northern United States, including those within the boundaries of the St. Louis District, are subject to ice events that delay or stop navigation (Fig. 1); damage riverine structures such as locks, dams, bridges, dikes, levees, and wingwalls; cause damage to tows, barges, and mooring/fleeting areas; block hydropower and water supply intakes; cause flooding; and decrease downstream discharge. Roads may be flooded and closed, or bridges weakened or destroyed, limiting emergency and medical relief to the affected areas. The potential exists for death or serious injury caused by jam and flood conditions, and during evacuations and other ice mitigation operations. Also, ice movement and ice jams can severely erode streambeds and banks, with adverse effects on fish and wildlife habitat.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 01, 1999
- Accession Number
- ADA407515
Entities
People
- Kate L White
- Nathan D. Mulherin
Organizations
- Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory