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USACE Memphis releases Draft Feasibility Report, Environmental Assessment for MLGW Tower #1613 Emergency Streambank and Shoreline Erosion Study, requests public comment

Memphis District
Published Dec. 13, 2024
The MLGW Tower 1613 is located on the right descending bank of the Wolf River along an outer bend, making it prone to natural streambank erosion. 

This photo shows how erosion has encroached to within approximately 99 feet of the tower's foundation, causing it imminent danger of collapse into the Wolf River.

The MLGW Tower 1613 is located on the right descending bank of the Wolf River along an outer bend, making it prone to natural streambank erosion. This photo shows how erosion has encroached to within approximately 99 feet of the tower's foundation, causing it imminent danger of collapse into the Wolf River.

The MLGW Tower 1613 is located on the right descending bank of the Wolf River along an outer bend, making it prone to natural streambank erosion. 

This photo is a close up of streambank erosion adjacent to the tower. Erosion has encroached to within approximately 99 feet of the tower's foundation, causing it imminent danger of collapse into the Wolf River.

The MLGW Tower 1613 is located on the right descending bank of the Wolf River along an outer bend, making it prone to natural streambank erosion. This photo is a close up of streambank erosion adjacent to the tower. Erosion has encroached to within approximately 99 feet of the tower's foundation, causing it imminent danger of collapse into the Wolf River.

USACE Memphis District Memphis Light, Gas, and Water (MLGW) Tower #1613 Emergency Streambank and Shoreline Erosion Study area. MLGW Tower #1613 is located in the Memphis, Tennessee, on the right descending bank of the Wolf River within the Wolf River Basin. 

The Wolf River is a tributary to the Mississippi River with a confluence at River Mile 739. The study area is in congressional delegation TN-09.

USACE Memphis District Memphis Light, Gas, and Water (MLGW) Tower #1613 Emergency Streambank and Shoreline Erosion Study area. MLGW Tower #1613 is located in the Memphis, Tennessee, on the right descending bank of the Wolf River within the Wolf River Basin. The Wolf River is a tributary to the Mississippi River with a confluence at River Mile 739. The study area is in congressional delegation TN-09.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Memphis District (CEMVM), released a Draft Integrated Feasibility Report and Draft Environmental Assessment (DIFR‐EA) today for the Continuing Authorities Program (CAP), Section 14, Emergency Streambank and Shoreline Erosion Feasibility Study.

The study pertains to the Memphis Light, Gas and Water (MLGW) Tower #1613, located in Shelby County, Memphis, Tennessee, and evaluates whether it would be more cost-effective to relocate the facility or to stabilize the shoreline in order to mitigate the risk of streambank erosion.

The Memphis Light, Gas, and Water (MLGW) Tower #1613 Wolf River Basin, Shelby County, Tennessee, Integrated Feasibility Report and Environmental Assessment is available to the public on the Memphis District Regulatory Public Notices Webpage.

The study documents, titled Draft Integrated Feasibility Report and Environmental Assessment (DIFR-EA) and Public Notice, are located under the Memphis District Civil Works Projects section.

The draft report includes:

  • A description of the project
  • An evaluation of the alternatives under consideration
  • An analysis of potential environmental effects

USACE invites the public and all interested parties and stakeholders to provide comments on the DIFR‐EA. All comments received will be addressed and considered in the decision-making process. Comments may be submitted via email or regular mail to the addresses provided below.

Mailing Address:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Memphis District 

Attn: CEMVN‐PDC‐UDC 

167 North Main St., Room B‐202 

Memphis, Tennessee 38103 

Email: kevin.r.pigott@usace.army.mil

Please Note: Comments must be submitted by January 13, 2025, for consideration.


Contact
Jessica Haas
(901) 544-3348
jessica.m.haas@usace.army.mil
167 N. Front St.
or
Kenneth Williams
901-544-3360
kenneth.williams@usace.army.mil
167 N. Front St.

Release no. 24-014