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	[[Image:DSC01137.jpg\|left\|thumb\|350px\|A souvenir of the floodwall dedication. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]		[[Image:DSC01137.jpg\|left\|thumb\|350px\|A souvenir of the floodwall dedication. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]
	[[Image:shovel.JPG\|~~left~~\|thumb\|250px\|Ceremonial shovel used by the mayor during groundbreaking ceremonies. Photo courtesy: National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium]]During the dedication ceremonies on August 4, 1973, a telegram of congratulations was read from President Richard Nixon who reminded those in attendance that the wall had prevented an estimated $4 million in damage from flood waters in 1973. Special praise was given to City Manager [[CHAVENELLE, Gilbert D.\|Gilbert D. CHAVENELLE]] who directed city efforts during three floods.		[[Image:shovel.JPG\|right\|thumb\|250px\|Ceremonial shovel used by the mayor during groundbreaking ceremonies. Photo courtesy: National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium]]During the dedication ceremonies on August 4, 1973, a telegram of congratulations was read from President Richard Nixon who reminded those in attendance that the wall had prevented an estimated $4 million in damage from flood waters in 1973. Special praise was given to City Manager [[CHAVENELLE, Gilbert D.\|Gilbert D. CHAVENELLE]] who directed city efforts during three floods.

	One of the unexpected benefits of the floodwall was passage of a national [[FLOOD INSURANCE]] program. Dubuque was expected to be the first city in the nation to qualify for the program because of the studies done by the Army Corps of Engineers. (22)		One of the unexpected benefits of the floodwall was passage of a national [[FLOOD INSURANCE]] program. Dubuque was expected to be the first city in the nation to qualify for the program because of the studies done by the Army Corps of Engineers. (22)

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	Construction was done in three stages: 1) a levee from the 7th Street Harbor to south of Moore's Mill, 2) flood gates and a pumping station at the [[ICE HARBOR]], and 3) a levee north from 7th Street to [[EAGLE POINT]]. (21)		Construction was done in three stages: 1) a levee from the 7th Street Harbor to south of Moore's Mill, 2) flood gates and a pumping station at the [[ICE HARBOR]], and 3) a levee north from 7th Street to [[EAGLE POINT]]. (21)

	[[Image:DSC01137.jpg\|left\|thumb\|350px\|A souvenir of the floodwall dedication. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]During the dedication ceremonies on August 4, 1973, a telegram of congratulations was read from President Richard Nixon who reminded those in attendance that the wall had prevented an estimated $4 million in damage from flood waters in 1973. Special praise was given to City Manager [[CHAVENELLE, Gilbert D.\|Gilbert D. CHAVENELLE]] who directed city efforts during three floods.		[[Image:DSC01137.jpg\|left\|thumb\|350px\|A souvenir of the floodwall dedication. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]
			[[Image:shovel.JPG\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Ceremonial shovel used by the mayor during groundbreaking ceremonies. Photo courtesy: National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium]]During the dedication ceremonies on August 4, 1973, a telegram of congratulations was read from President Richard Nixon who reminded those in attendance that the wall had prevented an estimated $4 million in damage from flood waters in 1973. Special praise was given to City Manager [[CHAVENELLE, Gilbert D.\|Gilbert D. CHAVENELLE]] who directed city efforts during three floods.

	One of the unexpected benefits of the floodwall was passage of a national [[FLOOD INSURANCE]] program. Dubuque was expected to be the first city in the nation to qualify for the program because of the studies done by the Army Corps of Engineers. (22)		One of the unexpected benefits of the floodwall was passage of a national [[FLOOD INSURANCE]] program. Dubuque was expected to be the first city in the nation to qualify for the program because of the studies done by the Army Corps of Engineers. (22)

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	[[Image:wagnerf.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]When the flood of 1952 receded, the Chamber began plans for flood control. A Citizens' Flood Control committee led by Frank Wagner, past president of the Chamber, developed a public relations program. [[MCDERMOTT, Edward A.\|Edward A. MCDERMOTT]] became the public relations director. (2)		[[Image:wagnerf.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]When the flood of 1952 receded, the Chamber began plans for flood control. A Citizens' Flood Control committee led by Frank Wagner, past president of the Chamber, developed a public relations program. [[MCDERMOTT, Edward A.\|Edward A. MCDERMOTT]] became the public relations director. (2)

	As explained by city officials, the only solution to flooding was local financing. (3) Programs to explain the project were presented to civic groups. (4) City Manager [[SCHILTZ, ~~Laverne~~\|~~Laverne~~ SCHILTZ]] explained that a $150,000 gift from the [[WAHLERT FOUNDATION]] plus an $80,000 grant that would be repaid if the city completed the entire project made dredging [[LAKE PEOSTA]] possible with using the removed material for a levee and developing [[CITY ISLAND]] as a recreation center. (5) McDermott envisioned the city receiving nationwide praise for proceeding on its own to solve the flooding problem. The ''Telegraph-Herald'' editorial board praised the Wahlert Foundation and the city. (6)		As explained by city officials, the only solution to flooding was local financing. (3) Programs to explain the project were presented to civic groups. (4) City Manager [[SCHILTZ, LaVerne\|LaVerne SCHILTZ]] explained that a $150,000 gift from the [[WAHLERT FOUNDATION]] plus an $80,000 grant that would be repaid if the city completed the entire project made dredging [[LAKE PEOSTA]] possible with using the removed material for a levee and developing [[CITY ISLAND]] as a recreation center. (5) McDermott envisioned the city receiving nationwide praise for proceeding on its own to solve the flooding problem. The ''Telegraph-Herald'' editorial board praised the Wahlert Foundation and the city. (6)

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	[[Image:DSC01137.jpg\|left\|thumb\|350px\|A souvenir of the floodwall dedication. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]During the dedication ceremonies on August 4, 1973, a telegram of congratulations was read from President Richard Nixon who reminded those in attendance that the wall had prevented an estimated $4 million in damage from flood waters in 1973. Special praise was given to City Manager [[CHAVENELLE, Gilbert D.\|Gilbert D. CHAVENELLE]] who directed city efforts during three floods.		[[Image:DSC01137.jpg\|left\|thumb\|350px\|A souvenir of the floodwall dedication. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]During the dedication ceremonies on August 4, 1973, a telegram of congratulations was read from President Richard Nixon who reminded those in attendance that the wall had prevented an estimated $4 million in damage from flood waters in 1973. Special praise was given to City Manager [[CHAVENELLE, Gilbert D.\|Gilbert D. CHAVENELLE]] who directed city efforts during three floods.

	~~The floodwall faced a severe test during~~ the ~~record flooding~~ of ~~1993. If~~ the ~~rains had continued after July 5th, at least two~~ of ~~the retention basins inside the wall would have overflowed. The pumps at the~~ [[~~ICE HARBOR~~]] ~~and Maus Park were tested and found~~ to be ~~too small to keep up with~~ the ~~rains early~~ in the ~~summer. Each~~ of the basins were re-equipped with two 4,500-gallons-per-minute (gpm) pumps. The basin at Sutton Pool had two 18,000 gallons-per-minute pumps and a basin near Kerper Blvd. had two 10,000 gallons-per-minute gpm and a 20,000 gpm pump. (22)		One of the unexpected benefits of the floodwall was passage of a national [[FLOOD INSURANCE]] program. Dubuque was expected to be the first city in the nation to qualify for the program because of the studies done by the Army Corps of Engineers. (22)

	In 2000 American Rivers, an environmental group, stated that decades of building dams, digging navigation channels and the construction of floodwalls and levees had led to species of fish living in fresh water to disappear as quickly as those in tropical rainforests. (23).		The floodwall faced a severe test during the record flooding of 1993. If the rains had continued after July 5th, at least two of the retention basins inside the wall would have overflowed. The pumps at the [[ICE HARBOR]] and Maus Park were tested and found to be too small to keep up with the rains early in the summer. Each of the basins were re-equipped with two 4,500-gallons-per-minute (gpm) pumps. The basin at Sutton Pool had two 18,000 gallons-per-minute pumps and a basin near Kerper Blvd. had two 10,000 gallons-per-minute gpm and a 20,000 gpm pump. (23)

			In 2000 American Rivers, an environmental group, stated that decades of building dams, digging navigation channels and the construction of floodwalls and levees had led to species of fish living in fresh water to disappear as quickly as those in tropical rainforests. (24).

	In 2018 officials of the City of Dubuque announced a new study which coincided with a similar study carried out by the Army Corps of Engineers. The purpose of the studies was to prepare for a possible breach in the floodwall. The current wall was designed to handle flood levels up to 28.3 feet. In 2018 the record flood had reached 26.81 feet.		In 2018 officials of the City of Dubuque announced a new study which coincided with a similar study carried out by the Army Corps of Engineers. The purpose of the studies was to prepare for a possible breach in the floodwall. The current wall was designed to handle flood levels up to 28.3 feet. In 2018 the record flood had reached 26.81 feet.

	The $80,000 study provided modeling to show how quickly water would spread if a break in the floodwall occurred. The level of the river and the location of the levee failure together with other factors were accounted for in the result. In one scenario, a break would cause the water level at [[CRESCENT COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER]] to reach one foot in 8.6 hours with a doubling of the level soon afterwards. Using the models allowed officials to take the most efficient ways to deploy flood control measures. Individuals constructing buildings in an area could anticipate the maximum flood level and prepare. (24)		The $80,000 study provided modeling to show how quickly water would spread if a break in the floodwall occurred. The level of the river and the location of the levee failure together with other factors were accounted for in the result. In one scenario, a break would cause the water level at [[CRESCENT COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER]] to reach one foot in 8.6 hours with a doubling of the level soon afterwards. Using the models allowed officials to take the most efficient ways to deploy flood control measures. Individuals constructing buildings in an area could anticipate the maximum flood level and prepare. (25)


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	22. Webber, Steve. "Floodwall Proves Its Worth," ''Telegraph Herald'', September 26, 1993, p. 1		22. Templer, John, "Flood Insurance For Homes, But Not This Spring," Telegraph Herald, February 17, 1969, p. 1

			23. Webber, Steve. "Floodwall Proves Its Worth," ''Telegraph Herald'', September 26, 1993, p. 1

	23. "Rivers Group: Mississippi Endangered," ''Telegraph Herald,'' April 9, 2000, p. 1		24. "Rivers Group: Mississippi Endangered," ''Telegraph Herald,'' April 9, 2000, p. 1

	24. Jacobson, Ben, "City Studies Possible Floodwall Breach," ''Telegraph Herald'', August 6 2018, p. 3A		25. Jacobson, Ben, "City Studies Possible Floodwall Breach," ''Telegraph Herald'', August 6 2018, p. 3A



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	In 1962 President John F. Kennedy signed the bill approving navigation, beach erosion and flood control projects expected to cost more than $2.4 billion in federal expenditures and local participation by way of land easements, rights of way and occasionally cash outlays. Among the estimated 200 water projects was a $5.5 million flood control project for Dubuque. (12) The problem was that while the bill authorized construction of the floodwall, it did not appropriate any funds. (13)		In 1962 President John F. Kennedy signed the bill approving navigation, beach erosion and flood control projects expected to cost more than $2.4 billion in federal expenditures and local participation by way of land easements, rights of way and occasionally cash outlays. Among the estimated 200 water projects was a $5.5 million flood control project for Dubuque. (12) The problem was that while the bill authorized construction of the floodwall, it did not appropriate any funds. (13)

	Financial slowdown began in January, 1963 when President Kennedy's budget to Congress did not include any funds for Dubuque. A six-member Dubuque delegation traveled to Congress to meet with the Committee on Rivers and Harbors in an effort to speed action on the city's flood control program. (14) The Congress responded by appropriating $35,000 for fiscal year 1964 for planning. President Johnson's in January 1965 included only $100,000 for planning in fiscal year 1965. In June, 1965 Mayor [[HORGAN, Robert J.\|Robert J. HORGAN]] urged citizens to write President Johnson. (15) In his next budget request, President Johnson only included $150,000 for further detailed planning. The need for concerted effort was stated by Henry Miller, district president of the Mississippi Valley Association, a lobbying organization for projects in the Mississippi River valley. Lack of coordination with other cities was a definite problem with Dubuque being a potential example for future progress. (16)		Financial slowdown began in January, 1963 when President Kennedy's budget to Congress did not include any funds for Dubuque. A six-member Dubuque delegation traveled to Congress to meet with the Committee on Rivers and Harbors in an effort to speed action on the city's flood control program. (14) The Congress responded by appropriating $35,000 for fiscal year 1964 for planning.

	~~In April~~ 1965 ~~the Mississippi River flood devastated the city with its worst damage since 1952 and damages of an estimated~~ $~~6 million~~. ~~(17) Representative (later Senator) John Culver brought key congressmen to Dubuque in~~ 1965 to ~~survey the damage~~. (18) The ~~Army Corps~~ of ~~Engineers also revised their plans and added an addition 1.8 miles to~~ the ~~levee~~. ~~The cost estimate rose to $10 million~~ with ~~the city's share set at $500,000~~ for ~~acquiring right-of-way~~. (19)		President Johnson's budget in January 1965 included only $100,000 for planning in fiscal year 1965. In June, 1965 Mayor [[HORGAN, Robert J.\|Robert J. HORGAN]] urged citizens to write President Johnson. (15) In his next budget request, President Johnson only included $150,000 for further detailed planning. The need for concerted effort was stated by Henry Miller, district president of the Mississippi Valley Association, a lobbying organization for projects in the Mississippi River valley. Lack of coordination with other cities was a definite problem with Dubuque being a potential example for future progress. (16)

	The city council in January, 1967 approved the plans and proposed a bond issue to cover the city's share of $1.2 million. Construction was delayed until 1968 due to complications acquiring easements. Culver assured Dubuque officials that a cutback of $80,000 would not affect the project. Congress ~~that~~ approved $105,000 for floodwall construction for 1967 and $1.2 million for 1968. This and appropriations recommended for 1969 would be sufficient. (20)		In April 1965 the Mississippi River flood devastated the city with its worst damage since 1952 with destruction estimated at $6 million. (17) Representative (later Senator) John Culver brought key congressmen to Dubuque in 1965 to survey the damage. (18) The Army Corps of Engineers revised their plans and added an addition 1.8 miles to the levee. The cost estimate rose to $10 million with the city's share set at $500,000 for acquiring right-of-way. (19)

			The city council in January, 1967 approved the plans and proposed a bond issue to cover the city's share of $1.2 million. Construction was delayed until 1968 due to complications acquiring easements. Culver assured Dubuque officials that a cutback of $80,000 would not affect the project. Congress approved $105,000 for floodwall construction for 1967 and $1.2 million for 1968. This and appropriations recommended for 1969 would be sufficient. (20)

	Construction was done in three stages: 1) a levee from the 7th Street Harbor to south of Moore's Mill, 2) flood gates and a pumping station at the [[ICE HARBOR]], and 3) a levee north from 7th Street to [[EAGLE POINT]]. (21)		Construction was done in three stages: 1) a levee from the 7th Street Harbor to south of Moore's Mill, 2) flood gates and a pumping station at the [[ICE HARBOR]], and 3) a levee north from 7th Street to [[EAGLE POINT]]. (21)
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	[[Image:DSC01137.jpg\|left\|thumb\|350px\|A souvenir of the floodwall dedication. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]During the dedication ceremonies on August 4, 1973, a telegram of congratulations was read from President Richard Nixon who reminded those in attendance that the wall had prevented an estimated $4 million in damage from flood waters in 1973. Special praise was given to City Manager [[CHAVENELLE, Gilbert D.\|Gilbert D. CHAVENELLE]] who directed city efforts during three floods.		[[Image:DSC01137.jpg\|left\|thumb\|350px\|A souvenir of the floodwall dedication. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]During the dedication ceremonies on August 4, 1973, a telegram of congratulations was read from President Richard Nixon who reminded those in attendance that the wall had prevented an estimated $4 million in damage from flood waters in 1973. Special praise was given to City Manager [[CHAVENELLE, Gilbert D.\|Gilbert D. CHAVENELLE]] who directed city efforts during three floods.

	The floodwall faced a severe test during the record flooding of 1993. If the rains had continued after July 5th, at least two of the retention basins inside the wall would have overflowed. The pumps at the [[ICE HARBOR]] and Maus Park were tested and found to be too small to keep up with the rains early in the summer. Each of the basins were equipped with two 4,500-gallons-per-minute (gpm) pumps. The basin at Sutton Pool had two 18,000 gallons-per-minute pumps and a basin near Kerper Blvd. had two 10,000 gallons-per-minute gpm and a 20,000 gpm pump. (22)		The floodwall faced a severe test during the record flooding of 1993. If the rains had continued after July 5th, at least two of the retention basins inside the wall would have overflowed. The pumps at the [[ICE HARBOR]] and Maus Park were tested and found to be too small to keep up with the rains early in the summer. Each of the basins were re-equipped with two 4,500-gallons-per-minute (gpm) pumps. The basin at Sutton Pool had two 18,000 gallons-per-minute pumps and a basin near Kerper Blvd. had two 10,000 gallons-per-minute gpm and a 20,000 gpm pump. (22)

	In 2000 American Rivers, an environmental group, stated that decades of building dams, digging navigation channels and the construction of floodwalls and levees had led to species fish living in fresh water to disappear as quickly as those in tropical rainforests. (23).		In 2000 American Rivers, an environmental group, stated that decades of building dams, digging navigation channels and the construction of floodwalls and levees had led to species of fish living in fresh water to disappear as quickly as those in tropical rainforests. (23).

	In 2018 officials of the City of Dubuque announced a new study which coincided with a similar study carried out by the Army Corps of Engineers. The purpose of the studies was to prepare for a possible breach in the floodwall. The current wall was designed to handle flood levels up to 28.3 feet. In 2018 the record flood had reached 26.81 feet~~. Between 1973 and 2009 the floodwall had prevented $103,955,700 in flood damage~~.		In 2018 officials of the City of Dubuque announced a new study which coincided with a similar study carried out by the Army Corps of Engineers. The purpose of the studies was to prepare for a possible breach in the floodwall. The current wall was designed to handle flood levels up to 28.3 feet. In 2018 the record flood had reached 26.81 feet.

	The $80,000 study provided modeling to show how quickly water would spread if a break in the floodwall occurred. The level of the river and the location of the levee failure together with other factors were accounted for in the result. In one scenario, a break would cause the water level at [[CRESCENT COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER]] to reach one foot in 8.6 hours with a doubling of the level soon afterwards. Using the models ~~would allow~~ officials to take the most efficient ways to deploy flood control measures. Individuals constructing buildings in an area could anticipate the maximum flood level and prepare. (24)		The $80,000 study provided modeling to show how quickly water would spread if a break in the floodwall occurred. The level of the river and the location of the levee failure together with other factors were accounted for in the result. In one scenario, a break would cause the water level at [[CRESCENT COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER]] to reach one foot in 8.6 hours with a doubling of the level soon afterwards. Using the models allowed officials to take the most efficient ways to deploy flood control measures. Individuals constructing buildings in an area could anticipate the maximum flood level and prepare. (24)

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	[[Image:floodwallplan.~~jpg~~\|left\|thumb\|450px\|1952 floodwall plan. Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]		[[Image:floodwallplan.png\|left\|thumb\|450px\|1952 floodwall plan. Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]
	[[Image:floodwallmap.jpg\|left\|thumb\|450px\|Permanent illustration along the floodwall of the project and its champion.]]FLOODWALL. Despite nearly annual floods, the concept of a floodwall was unpopular in the 1950s. The [[DUBUQUE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE]] was deeply involved in aiding flood victims in 1951 and 1952. In addition to serving as a clearinghouse for information, it directly aided those under threat with its "minutemen." As the river level rose, three staff members of the Chamber acted as minutemen for businesses. Each person had a list of places potentially affected. Cooperating with the [[WEATHER BUREAU]], each minuteman kept their businesses informed around-the-clock until danger passed. (1)		[[Image:floodwallmap.jpg\|left\|thumb\|450px\|Permanent illustration along the floodwall of the project and its champion.]]FLOODWALL. Despite nearly annual floods, the concept of a floodwall was unpopular in the 1950s. The [[DUBUQUE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE]] was deeply involved in aiding flood victims in 1951 and 1952. In addition to serving as a clearinghouse for information, it directly aided those under threat with its "minutemen." As the river level rose, three staff members of the Chamber acted as minutemen for businesses. Each person had a list of places potentially affected. Cooperating with the [[WEATHER BUREAU]], each minuteman kept their businesses informed around-the-clock until danger passed. (1)

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			[[Image:floodwallplan.jpg\|left\|thumb\|450px\|1952 floodwall plan. Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]
	[[Image:floodwallmap.jpg\|left\|thumb\|450px\|Permanent illustration along the floodwall of the project and its champion.]]FLOODWALL. Despite nearly annual floods, the concept of a floodwall was unpopular in the 1950s. The [[DUBUQUE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE]] was deeply involved in aiding flood victims in 1951 and 1952. In addition to serving as a clearinghouse for information, it directly aided those under threat with its "minutemen." As the river level rose, three staff members of the Chamber acted as minutemen for businesses. Each person had a list of places potentially affected. Cooperating with the [[WEATHER BUREAU]], each minuteman kept their businesses informed around-the-clock until danger passed. (1)		[[Image:floodwallmap.jpg\|left\|thumb\|450px\|Permanent illustration along the floodwall of the project and its champion.]]FLOODWALL. Despite nearly annual floods, the concept of a floodwall was unpopular in the 1950s. The [[DUBUQUE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE]] was deeply involved in aiding flood victims in 1951 and 1952. In addition to serving as a clearinghouse for information, it directly aided those under threat with its "minutemen." As the river level rose, three staff members of the Chamber acted as minutemen for businesses. Each person had a list of places potentially affected. Cooperating with the [[WEATHER BUREAU]], each minuteman kept their businesses informed around-the-clock until danger passed. (1)

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	The city council in January, 1967 approved the plans and proposed a bond issue to cover the city's share of $1.2 million. Construction was delayed until 1968 due to complications acquiring easements. Culver assured Dubuque officials that a cutback of $80,000 would not affect the project. Congress that approved $105,000 for floodwall construction for 1967 and $1.2 million for 1968. This and appropriations recommended for 1969 would be sufficient. (19)		The city council in January, 1967 approved the plans and proposed a bond issue to cover the city's share of $1.2 million. Construction was delayed until 1968 due to complications acquiring easements. Culver assured Dubuque officials that a cutback of $80,000 would not affect the project. Congress that approved $105,000 for floodwall construction for 1967 and $1.2 million for 1968. This and appropriations recommended for 1969 would be sufficient. (19)

	Construction was done in three ~~states~~: 1) a levee from the 7th Street Harbor to south of Moore's Mill, 2) flood gates and a pumping station at the [[ICE HARBOR]], and 3) a levee north from 7th Street to [[EAGLE POINT]]. (20)		Construction was done in three stages: 1) a levee from the 7th Street Harbor to south of Moore's Mill, 2) flood gates and a pumping station at the [[ICE HARBOR]], and 3) a levee north from 7th Street to [[EAGLE POINT]]. (20)

	[[Image:DSC01137.jpg\|left\|thumb\|350px\|A souvenir of the floodwall dedication. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]During the dedication ceremonies on August 4, 1973, a telegram of congratulations was read from President Richard Nixon who reminded those in attendance that the wall had prevented an estimated $4 million in damage from flood waters in 1973. Special praise was given to City Manager [[CHAVENELLE, Gilbert D.\|Gilbert D. CHAVENELLE]] who directed city efforts during three floods.		[[Image:DSC01137.jpg\|left\|thumb\|350px\|A souvenir of the floodwall dedication. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]During the dedication ceremonies on August 4, 1973, a telegram of congratulations was read from President Richard Nixon who reminded those in attendance that the wall had prevented an estimated $4 million in damage from flood waters in 1973. Special praise was given to City Manager [[CHAVENELLE, Gilbert D.\|Gilbert D. CHAVENELLE]] who directed city efforts during three floods.

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	Construction was done in three states: 1) a levee from the 7th Street Harbor to south of Moore's Mill, 2) flood gates and a pumping station at the [[ICE HARBOR]], and 3) a levee north from 7th Street to [[EAGLE POINT]]. (20)		Construction was done in three states: 1) a levee from the 7th Street Harbor to south of Moore's Mill, 2) flood gates and a pumping station at the [[ICE HARBOR]], and 3) a levee north from 7th Street to [[EAGLE POINT]]. (20)

	[[Image:DSC01137.jpg\|left\|thumb\|350px\|A souvenir of the floodwall dedication. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]During the dedication ceremonies, a telegram of congratulations was read from President Richard Nixon who reminded those in attendance that the wall had prevented an estimated $4 million in damage from flood waters in 1973. Special praise was given to City Manager [[CHAVENELLE, Gilbert D.\|Gilbert D. CHAVENELLE]] who directed city efforts during three floods.		[[Image:DSC01137.jpg\|left\|thumb\|350px\|A souvenir of the floodwall dedication. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]During the dedication ceremonies on August 4, 1973, a telegram of congratulations was read from President Richard Nixon who reminded those in attendance that the wall had prevented an estimated $4 million in damage from flood waters in 1973. Special praise was given to City Manager [[CHAVENELLE, Gilbert D.\|Gilbert D. CHAVENELLE]] who directed city efforts during three floods.

	The floodwall faced a severe test during the record flooding of 1993. If the rains had continued after July 5th, at least two of the retention basins inside the wall would have overflowed. The pumps at the [[ICE HARBOR]] and Maus Park were tested and found to be too small to keep up with the rains early in the summer. Each of the basins were equipped with two 4,500-gallons-per-minute (gpm) pumps. The basin at Sutton Pool had two 18,000 gallons-per-minute pumps and a basin near Kerper Blvd. had two 10,000 gallons-per-minute gpm and a 20,000 gpm pump. (21)		The floodwall faced a severe test during the record flooding of 1993. If the rains had continued after July 5th, at least two of the retention basins inside the wall would have overflowed. The pumps at the [[ICE HARBOR]] and Maus Park were tested and found to be too small to keep up with the rains early in the summer. Each of the basins were equipped with two 4,500-gallons-per-minute (gpm) pumps. The basin at Sutton Pool had two 18,000 gallons-per-minute pumps and a basin near Kerper Blvd. had two 10,000 gallons-per-minute gpm and a 20,000 gpm pump. (21)