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Flood Control Projects

Functions of the Flood Control Projects Unit: Feasibility studies; construction, rehabilitation, and inspections of flood control structures; snagging and clearing, provide guidance in response to ice jams.

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Recent Accomplishments:

  • 66 locally maintained projects
  • 36 state maintained projects
  • $71 million in damages prevented

Current Activities:

  • Working on a number of construction projects and feasibility flood control project studies
  • Annual inspections of flood control structures
  • Review of Bond Act proposals



  • Page applies to all NYS regions
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  • Contact for this Page:
  • NYSDEC
    Division of Water
    Bureau of Flood Protection and Dam Safety
    625 Broadway
    Albany, NY 12233-3504
    518-402-8151
    email us