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Owner
US Army Corps of Engineers -
Engineer
US Army Corps of Engineers -
Completion Date
April 23, 2012 -
Contract Value
$6,499,477.46
Highlights
- 160 LF concrete control structure with wingwalls
- 48,000 CY of excavation
- 28,200 SF of sheet piling
- 7,500 tons of riprap and bedding
- 10 acres of landscaping and erosion control
- Cofferdam and stop log system installation
Summary
This project involved construction of a 160-foot-long reinforced concrete control structure with wingwalls and sheet piling on both sides to regulate water flow out of Devils Lake. The scope included site restoration with landscaping and erosion control measures. The project presented significant challenges, including harsh winter conditions, development of a continuous dewatering system for cold-weather operation, and the use of wood matting to stabilize soft soil conditions during excavation.
