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Flood Control
The Flood Control District collaborates with Placer County and its cities to protect lives and property from the effects of flooding.
District Responsibilities
- Implements regional flood control projects
- Develops and implements master plans for selected watersheds in the county
- Provides technical support and information on flood control for the cities, the county and the development community
- Operates and Maintains an Alert flood warning system
- Review proposed developments projects to ensure they meet District standards
- Develops hydrologic and hydraulic models for county watersheds
- Provides technical support for Office of Emergency Services activities
- Manages annual stream channel maintenance program with the Dry Creek Watershed
District Projects
District Plans / Programs
- Auburn Bowman Community Plan Hydrology Study - Sections 1 to 3 (PDF) and Sections 4 to 7 (PDF)
- Dry Creek Watershed Control Plan
- Cross Canal Watershed Flood Control Plan - Volume 1 (PDF) and Volume 2 (PDF)
- Floodprone Property Map (PDF)
- Stormwater Management Manual (PDF)
- Stream Channel Maintenance Program - Placer County annually removes vegetation from selected creek channels to improve flood flows
District Facilities
Project Awards
- American Council of Engineering Companies California - 2009 Engineering Excellence Merit Award
- American Society of Civil Engineers - 2008 Sustainable Project of the Year
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Ken Grehm
Director of Public Works
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Brad Brewer
District ManagerPhone: 530-745-7541
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Flood Control & Water Conservation District
Physical Address
3091 County Center Drive
Suite 220
Auburn, CA 95603
Phone 530-745-7541
Hours
Monday through Friday
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.