OC EWRI Presents Technical Tour of Prado Dam with Jon Sweeten of USACOE
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| Calendar | OC YMF |
|---|---|
| Location | Prado Dam Parking Lot2256 Pomona Rincon Road, Corona, CA 92880 |
| Date | Thursday, April 5, 2018 at 10:30am - 12:30pm |
| Duration | 2 hours |
| Details | Speakers: Jon Sweeten, P.E., US Army Corps of Engineers Jon Sweeten is registered civil engineer with the Reservoir Regulation Section of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Los Angeles District. Jon has more than 30 years of professional experience in water resources management in California. As hydraulic engineer for USACE, Jon manages the Santa Ana River system that includes Prado Dam near Corona, and the Seven Oaks Dam northeast of Yucaipa. Mr. Sweeten graduated from the University of Colorado, Boulder with a M.S. in Civil Engineering. He is also the author of multiple professional publication in the field of water resources management. Technical Tour: Prado Dam is a flood risk management project constructed, owned, and operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Los Angeles District. The Dam is located in San Bernardino County, California, approximately 2 miles west of the City of Corona, and on the lower Santa Ana River approximately 30.5 miles upstream from the confluence with the Pacific Ocean. Prado Dam and Reservoir serve as the principal regulating structure on the Santa Ana River, and is comprised of more than 11,500 acres: 4,100 acres of which are riparian habitat; 4,823 acres are recreation areas, and 2,400 acres are owned by the Orange County Water District. The Corps owns 9,100 acres in the Basin. The primary authorized purpose of this project is flood risk management, followed by authorization for recreation and water conservation. The Corps engages in routine maintenance activities within the operational areas of the Reservoir year round to maintain the operational capacity of the project. As congressionally appropriated funding allows, the Corps works to upgrade aging structures and systems. Annual maintenance activities at Corps-operated dams include grading of access roads, vegetation removal, and an annual safety inspection. In addition, the control house, gates, and all mechanical and electrical equipment are checked. SPACE IS LIMITED TO 40 ATTENDEES. Time: 11:30 am to 1:30 pm Meeting Location: Prado Dam Parking Lot, 2256 Pomona Rincon Road, Corona, CA 92880 Cost: $45 at the door, $35 advanced payment by mail, PayPal or credit card, $40 registered but pay at the door, Students $15 at the door with school ID For PayPal payment, please send payment to: HHTG_OC@yahoo.com Mail checks payable to "ASCE HHTG" and RSVP to: Jenny Robinet, EWRI Treasurer 17520 Newhope Street, Suite 200, Fountain Valley, CA 92708 Confirm: Call (714) 481-7238, or e-mail to: asceocewri@gmail.com |
| Repeats? | No |