Prairie Creek Flood Risk Management Project

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Little Rock District, in partnership with the City of Russellville, is actively constructing flood risk management improvements along Prairie Creek in downtown Russellville, Arkansas.

This project addresses long-standing flood concerns in the community by implementing channel modifications and infrastructure improvements designed to reduce flood damages and protect life and safety in the downtown area.

Non-Federal Sponsor

City of Russellville, Arkansas

Channel Improvements

• Widen the main stem of Prairie Creek by 20 to 50 feet in various reaches
• Improvements extend from Boston Place downstream to Arkansas Tech University
• Channel modifications designed to increase flow capacity during flood events

Bridge Reconstruction

• Commerce Street Bridge: Demolish and rebuild to increase flow capacity
• West Parkway Bridge: Demolish and rebuild to increase flow capacity

Utility Relocation

• Move and re-install electrical lines at City Mall
• Relocate transformer serving three businesses at City Mall

Flood Frequency Reduction

The project reduces the frequency of flooding along Prairie Creek:

This means the downtown area will experience significantly fewer flood events on an annual basis.

Economic Benefits

• Avoided Damages: Approximately $2.5 million in benefits for each 2- to 5-year flood event
• Structure Protection: Approximately 30% fewer structures will experience flood damages
• Additional Benefits: Further risk reduction realized for the 10-year flood event and larger storms

The following documents are available for public review. Click on each document name to view or download.

Reports and Appendices

Mailing Address

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Little Rock District
Planning and Environmental Division
P.O. Box 867
Little Rock, Arkansas 72203-0867