DN 24-26                                            DREDGING NOTICE

                                              U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

                                                            ST. PAUL DISTRICT

NOTICE DATE: Aug 26^th, 2024                                DREDGING CATEGORY: Imminent

MEETING DATE: If requested                                 MEETING TIME:

BOAT REQUIREMENT:                                          MEETING LOCATION:

DREDGE CUT NAME: Petersons Bar                      RIVER MILE: MN River 11.7 – 12.5

HISTORIC DATA

Frequency: 63%                                              Avg. Quantity/Job: 18,547 yd³

Last Date Dredged: August 24^th, 2023           Avg. Quantity/Year: 11,678 yd³

SURVEY DATA

Date Surveyed: August 19^th, 2024

Water Surface Elevation: 690.5

Low Control Pool Elevation: 686.8

Net Difference: +3.7’

5 Day River Forecast: Steady Decline

DREDGING DATA

Recommended Channel Width: 100 feet

Recommended Dredging Depth: 12 feet

Estimated Quantity: 59,686 yd³ plus 8 yd³ for access

Type of Dredge: Contract Mechanical Plant 2

Proposed Dredging Date: August 26^th, 2024

Estimated Duration: 30 dredging days

Justification for Dredging:  The navigation channel is closed between the 9.0’ contours.

MATERIAL PLACEMENT DATA

Proposed Placement Site: Cargill East River

Location: MN-14.1-RMP

Site Characteristics: This is an upland beneficial use stockpile site provided to the Corps by the Lower MN River Watershed District. 

If you have any questions concerning this project or want to request an on‑site meeting please call a Channel Maintenance Coordinator at (651) 350-2564