New Madrid Levee Project Criticized by Peers

Report shows the Corps’ plan to build a levee at New Madrid across the last natural floodplain in the region is significantly flawed.

By Olivia Dorothy | March 20, 2015
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
The edge of the inflow section of the levee which was breached May 2, 2011. Water is flowing into the floodway area.