Gold Canyon flooding and drainage projects
Summary
Resident Dennis Moore reported that culverts remain plugged and upcoming rain could cause more flooding in Stagecoach.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Aug 5, 2026.
Impact analysis
Projects would need NDOT cost-share or FEMA grants; three priority projects have design-through-construction cost estimates in the study.
Clearing the culverts would protect nearby homes and roads from flood damage.
Residents near the plugged culverts face flooding when rain comes.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Stagecoach Advisory Board - Aug 5, 2026
Resident Dennis Moore reported that culverts remain plugged and upcoming rain could cause more flooding in Stagecoach.
Board of County Commissioners - Jun 18, 2026
The adopted flood study maps flooding across the Gold Canyon watershed (Divide, Gold Hill, Silver City, Dayton) and identifies nine candidate projects, including culvert fixes at Devil's Gate and the SR 341/342 intersection where roads overtop in big storms.
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