[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 33, Volume 3]

[Revised as of July 1, 2006]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[CITE: 33CFR239.5]



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                TITLE 33--NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS

 

 CHAPTER II--CORPS OF ENGINEERS, DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY, DEPARTMENT OF 

                                 DEFENSE

 

PART 239_WATER RESOURCES POLICIES AND AUTHORITIES: FEDERAL PARTICIPATION 

IN COVERED FLOOD CONTROL CHANNELS--Table of Contents

 

Sec.  239.5  Engineering considerations.



    Reports on proposals to provide covered channels shall include a 

discussion of the following matters.

    (a) Impacts of sudden reduction in discharge and increased upstream 

channel stages when the channel entrance is submerged. This discussion 

shall include the effects resulting from the SPF.

    (b) Dangers of rupture resulting from pressurization.

    (c) Features provided to prevent human ingress and their impact on 

project functions.

    (d) Effect of the cover on inspection and maintenance costs.

    (e) Features provided for pressure release and air venting.

    (f) Need for a storm warning system.

    (g) Facilities provided to divert flows exceeding the design flow.