Published September 06, 2010, 07:29 AM
Marmarth dike decertified by feds
MARMARTH, N.D. (AP) — Federal officials have decertified a dike that for half a century has protected the southwest North Dakota town of Marmarth from flooding by the Little Missouri River.
MARMARTH, N.D. (AP) — Federal officials have decertified a dike that for half a century has protected the southwest North Dakota town of Marmarth from flooding by the Little Missouri River.
That means Marmarth will be mapped as a flood plain, and lenders might require flood insurance for loans to build or improve property in town.
According to the Bismarck Tribune, Marmarth Mayor Patti Perry said federal funding for projects might become more of a problem, but she doesn’t plan to get flood insurance herself. She said just because the dam is decertified doesn’t mean it won’t continue to hold back water.
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