Water Resources Engineering
photos and information courtesy of Dr. J. Doering, University of Manitoba

Winnipeg - Primary Dykes

Constructed in 1950 by Greater Winnipeg Dyking Board - established 10 July 1950
  • built to: 1948 level (69,000 cfs) + 2 ft & 50 ft width with two traffic lanes on dry side
  • cost: 4.6M$ (75% Fed. funds)
  • capacity: ~ 80,000 cfs
  • length: ~ 69 mi
  • 31 pumping stations built
              




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