Purpose

Minimize flood damages and disruptions caused by recurring flooding of the Minnesota and Chippewa Rivers in Montevideo, MN.

Location

Montevideo is in Chippewa County in western Minnesota, approximately 130 miles west of St. Paul, Minnesota. The city is at the confluence of the Chippewa and Minnesota rivers and is subject to flooding from both rivers.

Status

In fiscal year 2008, federal funding was provided through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Continuing Authorities Program to construct the project. The project cooperation agreement was executed in August 2007. The project was then broken into five different stages: Stage 1, Stage 2, Stage 3a, Railroad Closure and Stage 3b.

Construction of the project is complete. The Corps continues to work with the city and coordinating with Federal Emergency Management Agency on updating the flood insurance rate maps to show the project as completed.

Authority

Section 205 of the Flood Control Act of 1948 as amended.

Funding

The initial costs were shared 65% federal and 35% non-federal, up to the federal limit of $7 million. The non-federal sponsor has provided the remining balance of funding.

Federal Cost                                                $7,000,000

Non-Federal Cost                                      $11,680,000

Estimated Total Cost                                 $18,680,000