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Side Channel Sedimentation Study of the Mississippi River, Marquette Chute/cape Bend, Hydraulic Micro Model Investigation Volume 1

Authors: Robert D. Davinroy; David C. Gordon; Robert D. Hetrick; ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT ST LOUIS MO APPLIED RIVER ENGINEERING CENTER
Abstract:
A sedimentation study of the Mississippi River, between River Miles 51 and 47, was conducted to study the mechanics of Marquette Chute. A hydraulic micro model was used to access a variety of structural design alternatives to develop biological diversity in the side channel. The study found that favorable diversity could be developed by the construction of two notches in the upper closure structure of Marquette Chute, and by the construction of two dikes below the lower closure structure of Marquette Chute.

Limitations: APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE
Description: Final technical rept.
Pages: 50
Report Date: DEC 1997
Report Number: A162973
Keywords relating to this report:
BATHYMETRY
CHANNELS(WATERWAYS)
DIKES
ECOSYSTEMS
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
HYDRAULIC MODELS
MISSISSIPPI RIVER
SEDIMENT TRANSPORT
SEDIMENTATION
STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING
WATER EROSION
WEIRS
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