FLOOD00644

• County: Logan
• Community: Sterling
• Title: Flood Control and Drainage Prioritization Analyses - Sterling and Vicinity
• Date: 11/8/1995
• Prepared For: Sterling
• Prepared By: Lidstone & Anderson, Inc.
• Floodplain - Doc Type: Floodplain Report/Masterplan

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and that the focus of this project will be drainage and flood mitigation for the western, northern
and eastern sectors of the City via:

(a) improvements adjacent to Pawnee Creek, in an effort to eliminate overflows, by directing
flood flows toward the South Plate River south of the City of Sterling;

(b) the potential for alleviating flooding by Sand Creek primarily through construction of a
large (approximately 150 ac-ft) multi-use, detention facility near Pioneer Park, as well
as other Sand Creek floodplain improvements; and

(c) channel improvements, including a possible detention facility, for the Pioneer Ditch
Basin .

Although we have less prior knowledge of the details associated with the Sterling
drainage system than we would normally prefer, we see a significant potential benefit of having
the system evaluated with a "new set of eyes." We offer the commitment and dedication to
develop a complete understanding of all aspects of previous drainage problems and all proposed
flood control improvement projects. Furthermore, we would provide a new perspective by a
highly-qualified consultant with extensive experience in the analysis of surface water movement
and management. This experience, along with our proven ability in the implementation of
improvement projects, would be highly beneficial in investigating all potential alternatives with
the end result being the most effective and efficient storm water management and improvement
plan.
It is our understanding that the City of Sterling seeks to develop a comprehensive plan
of major drainage and flood control improvements, establish a priority list of improvements, and
answer the following questions related to the existing drainage improvement proposals.

. Are the current project proposals and recommendations compatible with the community's
needs and interests for the improvement of their flood control facilities?

. Are changes required to the existing project proposals to fulfill the flood control
objectives of the community?

. Are the residual damages and floodplain delineations in agreement with the proposed
improvements?

. Are the overall project benefits commensurate with the proposed improvements and
community expectations?

To address the first of these questions will require close communication with the Public
Works Department, the Colorado Water Conservation Board, and all other interested community
elements to establish the framework within which the flood control plan must function. We

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