Case Study

Upper Cumberland River Flood Project

Upper Cumberland River Flood Project

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For years, the Cumberland River has been prone to flooding as it flows through the mountainous region of eastern Kentucky. The extremely steep terrain in the mountain valleys causes heavy rainfall to progress quickly and intensely, resulting in devastating floods. Consequently, the small town of Loyall, outside of Harlan, Kentucky, floods frequently. The U.S. Army Corp of Engineers controls all planning, development and improvement proje

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