39-Foot Crest Protection Plans

City of Fargo engineers have developed a plan of action in a 39-foot crest scenario to ensure maximal protection of The City, its people and property.

Plan for 2-feet of Freeboard
• Top of emergency measures at 41-feet

Existing Infrastructure
• Earth Levee - Approx. 21.7 miles
• Concrete Floodwall - Approx 2.4 miles
• Removable Floodwall - 12 locations
• Storm Sewer Lift Stations - 75

Emergency Measures
• Earth Levee - Approx. 5.3 miles
• Trap Bags - Approx. 0.4 miles
• Sandbags - Approx. 3.2 miles