Background

Location/Description:  Located north of the City of Moorhead along the Red River, this area suffered substantial flooding in 1997, 2001, and 2006.  Approximately, 150 homes were damaged and another 200 homes were isolated from public safety and utility services in 1997.  To mitigate future damages to the Town of Oakport caused by flooding, the construction of a dike is required.  Where required, buyouts will be undertaken to remove homes from the floodway.  The overall project involves constructing 43,105 lineal feet of FEMA certified dike system, which includes several road raises.

Project Benefits:
Flood Damage Reduction:  Protect approximately 320 existing homes, as well as 600 acres for future development.

Water Quality:  Eliminate flooded city and private sewer systems.

Habitat Enhancement:  Approximately 91 acres of project R/W will be maintained as parkway & nr habitat.

Recreation:  Proposed bike and walking trails on R/W.

Project Forms:
- Property Access Form
- Survey Investigation Form
Note: Please fill out the form and either print and mail a hard copy to the BRRWD or save the PDF file to your local computer and email the file to us.
 

Problem Description:
Flooding:  In project area from Red River of the North and overflow to Oakport Coulee.
Erosion and Sedimentation:
Other:  Public safety

Estimated Cost:  $16.9 million (funded by Legislature w/2% median household income threshold language, local assessments, and the BRRWD)

Status:  In planning/buyouts occurring/possible dike construction start 2007

Key: PT=Project Team; WG=Flood Damage Reduction Work Group; RB=Red River Watershed Management Board; WD=Watershed District; DNR=Minnesota DNR; O=Other

Partners:
US Army Corps of Engineers
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
City of Moorhead
Buffalo-Red River Watershed District
Town of Oakport
Federal Emergency Management Agency