Lake Borgne Surge Barrier (New Orleans, Louisiana)
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The Inner Harbor Navigation Canal (IHNC) Lake Borgne Surge Barrier is the largest design-build construction project in the Army Corps of Engineers' history. This 2 mile long 26 foot high concrete surge barrier protects New Orleans and St. Bernard Parish from hurricane storm surges. Three gates in the structure allow for the passage of ships along the Intracoastal Waterway and Bayou Bienvenue.
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Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IHNC_Lake_Borgne_Surge_Barrier
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Coordinates: 30°0'16"N 89°54'15"W
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