Army Corp of Engineers to Inspect Barnard Levee

The Army Corp of Engineers will be in Barnard on May 1st and 2nd to inspect the levee that protects Barnard from flooding by Salt Creek.  The inspections are necessary to maintain the integrity of the levee and to keep Barnard qualified to receive assistance should there be a problem.

During the last inspection, there were a few issues that were documented.  These issues included trees that were encroaching on the structure of the levee and farming within the 15 foot limit from the toe of the levee.  If the levee fails inspection, there may be a risk of Barnard being disqualified from receiving FEMA assistance and Army Corp assistance should the levee fail.  Barnard would be completely responsible for maintenance and repair of the levee.  The city asks that property owner's along the levee not cultivate within 15 feet of the toe of the levee or the ramps.  If there are any questions about tree removal, contact the city clerk at (785) 792-6270.