Title 33 — Navigation and Navigable WatersRelease 119-73
§2289 Urban and rural flood control frequency
Title 33 › Chapter CHAPTER 36— - WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT › Subchapter SUBCHAPTER V— - GENERAL PROVISIONS › § 2289
Summary
The Secretary may evaluate ways to reduce or stop flood damage for urban or rural flood projects without worrying about flood frequency, drainage area, or runoff when the federal share is under $3,000,000.
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Title 33, §2289
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In the preparation of feasibility reports for projects for flood damage prevention in urban and rural areas, the Secretary may consider and evaluate measures to reduce or eliminate damages from flooding without regard to frequency of flooding, drainage area, and amount of runoff. This section shall apply with respect to any project, or separable element thereof, the Federal share of the cost of which is less than $3,000,000.
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33 U.S.C. § 2289
Title 33 — Navigation and Navigable Waters
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73