Raccoon Creek Flood Damage Reduction Study
The Raccoon Creek Watershed (HUC10) is rapidly developing since before Intel announced their intention to build a semiconductor facility in the headwater of the watershed in January 2022. Since then multiple large international companies such as Amazon Web Services, Meta, Google and Microsoft are also constructing in the same business park.
SLWCD has initiated a logjam inundation study in partnership with the USACE and Silver Jackets. USACE is developing an H&H 2D model of the watershed aimed at capturing the effects of logjams in this watershed and prioritizing the removal. There have been instances of recent flooding at several locations in the watershed. The goal of this project is to conduct a flood mitigation study focusing on identifying areas of flood risk in the watershed, collect historical flooding records, identify repetitive loss properties, refine H&H models using updated information and develop alternatives for flood damage reduction.
If you live in Raccoon Creek Watershed and would like to provide information about flooding on your property for the study, please complete the form below and return it to: The South Licking Watershed Conservancy District, 771 East Main Street, Suite 100, Newark, Ohio 43055 or via email to SLWCD1@gmail.com.
Silver Jackets Raccoon Creek Logjam Prioritization Study
Flood Study by EMH&T Engineers, Surveyors, Planners, Scientists
The following materials were shared by Miles Hebert of EMH&T Engineers, Surveyors, Planners, Scientists during his recent presentation to the SLWCD Board of Directors meeting regarding the Flood Study conducted by EMH&T.
South Fork Licking River Main Stem Flood Damage Reduction Planning Study
South Licking Watershed Conservancy District in partnership with Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD) is working towards updating the 1980's South Fork Licking River Plan.
In an effort to support the work of agencies and groups involved in conservation programs, water quality issues, and flood reduction and mitigation projects, the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD) has developed the Partners in Watershed Management (PWM) Project Assistance Program. This program provides assistance to local communities, agencies and groups involved in projects and programs that support the conservation and flood control aspects of the Mission of the MWCD.
South Licking Watershed Conservancy District Project Description:
The South Licking Watershed Conservancy District (District) has procured a PWM grant from MWCD for the purpose of completing a Flood Damage Reduction Planning Study, This study will evaluate and identify measures for channel protection and maintenance, and specific measures for flood damage reduction to protect homes, businesses and public infrastructure, including roadways. The study area is the portion of the South Fork Licking River watershed within District boundaries, which includes land within Licking, Fairfield, and Perry Counties. The planning study and findings will serve as the basis for updating the Official Plan for the SLWCD, which is essential to the District being able to implement improvements throughout the watershed.
Project Goals:
• Conduct meetings with watershed stakeholder to gather and disseminate information.
• Prepare detailed modeling of the South Fork Licking River watershed to evaluate alternative flood damage reduction measures.
• Develop a comprehensive plan for removal of channel debris and the long-term maintenance of waterways.
• Determine the flood damage reduction benefits and the project costs of recommended improvements.
Project Outcome: The Flood Damage Reduction Planning Study will identify measures and funding requirements pertaining to flood damage reduction and channel protection for the South Fork Licking River watershed and will support an update to the District’s Official Plan.
