This is the site where the levee failed. On August 29, 2005, the Industrial Canal flood wall collapsed at the intersection of the canal and Tennessee Street, sending a wall of water into the Lower Ninth Ward that destroyed everything in its path. The breach was caused by engineering failures in the canal’s sheet-pile foundation — the Army Corps of Engineers later acknowledged design deficiencies. Standing here, you can see the rebuilt flood wall and the empty lots that stretch to the horizon. This is the most important Katrina site in the city.
Quick facts
- ·On August 29, 2005, the Industrial Canal flood wall collapsed here, sending a wall of water into the Lower Ninth Ward.
- ·The breach was caused by engineering failures in the canal's sheet-pile foundation — the Army Corps of Engineers later acknowledged design deficiencies.
- ·The flood destroyed everything in its path and killed more residents than any other single breach.
- ·The rebuilt flood wall is visible from the street; empty lots stretch to the horizon behind it.
- ·This is the most important Hurricane Katrina site in the city.
- ·Located near the intersection of the Industrial Canal and Tennessee St, Lower Ninth Ward.
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