Please know that the Lawrenceburg Conservancy District bases all action on the reading of the Tanners Creek gauge, NOT the Ohio River.
For reference, during the high water event in February 2018, the Tanners Creek crested at 56.89'. Normal pool is considered 32'.
The Lawrenceburg levee is a United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) levee system, designed for over 500-year flood protection. The top of the Lawrenceburg levee is at 504', which converts to a Tanners Creek gauge river elevation of 79.7'.
The Greendale levee is a FEMA levee system, designed for 100-year flood protection. The top of the Greendale levee is at 493', which converts to a Tanners Creek gauge river elevation of 68.7'.
Below is a brief overview of what happens when the Tanners Creek water level reaches certain heights.
41.5' - LCD crew will begin full-time monitoring of Pump Station 2A at MGPI
59.0' - Our Emergency Action Plan will kick in and the LCD will begin conversations with the following organizations and individuals to ensure everyone is prepared and ready to assist when needed.
It is important to understand that the action of shutting flood gates is very dependent on the forecast and river predictions. Also, while certain community organizations and volunteers will be needed to assist in this process, the LCD will supervise and manage ALL action during this time. Last, the below heights are based on SILL elevation, which is the level at which the flood water meets the bottom of the flood gate.
61.3' - Walnut St.
61.5' - Greendale US 50/I-275
63.2' - Railroad West
63.6' - Railroad East
64.2' - City Garage
65.5' - US 50 Tanners Creek
66.0' - Hollywood
70.7' - MGPI
76.7' - Old Schenley