What is a levee system?
A levee system is a flood protection system which consists of a levee, or levees, and associated structures, such as closure and drainage devices, which are constructed and operated in accord with sound engineering practices. Q: Why is the Redwood Shores Peninsula protected by a levee system? A: The Redwood Shores Peninsula is bordered by Belmont Sough to the northwest, the San Francisco Bay to the north and northeast, and Steinberger Slough to the south and southeast. Since the ground elevations of the peninsula are below the higher tides, a levee system is necessary to prevent potential coastal flooding. Q: Is our levee system adequate to provide flood protection? A: Yes. A significant portion of the levee system was improved between 1997 to 2002 according to FEMA and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers standards and guidelines through the City’s Levee Improvement projects. The remaining portion of levee slated for upgrade surrounds Area H, and will be improved this summer in conjunctio
