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Additional Hydraulic Improvements - October 2022
Additional Hydraulic Improvements - October 2022
Additional Hydraulic Improvements
Construction anticipated in late 2024 or early 2025
The Additional Hydraulic Improvements Project is focused along the Blanchard River through the downtown Findlay area on the North side of the Blanchard River. It includes widening the floodplain bench between North Cory Street and the CSX Railroad and the installation of two in-river riffles. The Additional Hydraulic Improvements floodplain bench is intended to be a continuation of the floodplain bench associated with the Norfolk Southern Railroad Bridge Improvements and Hydraulic Improvements Phase I. No bridges will be impacted as part of this project. The work will take place on property purchased by the City and County.
In a 100-year storm, the water surface elevation reduction is projected to be 0.3 ft at Main Street, 0.2’ at Riverside Dam, and gradually decreases to 0.0’ upstream of OH-568. A 0.3’ reduction is observed on Eagle Creek 0.5 miles upstream of its confluence with the Blanchard River. Additional benefit is seen during smaller, more frequent events.
The estimated final cost for this project is approximately $6,000,000. The funding mechanism for this project has not been finalized but may be covered by a combination of funds from the 0.25% Hancock County sales tax for flood mitigation, grants, and other unidentified sources. FEMA funds are being pursued to complete the funding mechanism for this project. If a FEMA grant is awarded, the project could be delayed by up to 2 years to allow for FEMA’s project review and environmental site assessments.