Folly Beach, South Carolina. Survey Report on Beach Erosion Control and Hurricane Protection.

Encroachment of the Atlantic Ocean on Folly Beach has destroyed both private and public works along most of the shore line. Homes, roads, erosion control structures, and valuable beachfront land have suffered severely. Most of the dry beach also has been lost in recent years. The purpose of this rep...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: CORPS OF ENGINEERS CHARLESTON SC CHARLESTON DISTRICT
Format: Text
Language:English
Published: 1980
Subjects:
Civil Engineering
*Beaches
South Carolina
Atlantic Ocean Islands
Beach erosion
Buildings
Damage
Prevention
Sand
Filling
Feasibility studies
Economic analysis
Environmental impact
Folly Island
Online Access:http://www.dtic.mil/docs/citations/ADA115709
http://oai.dtic.mil/oai/oai?&verb=getRecord&metadataPrefix=html&identifier=ADA115709
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Summary:Encroachment of the Atlantic Ocean on Folly Beach has destroyed both private and public works along most of the shore line. Homes, roads, erosion control structures, and valuable beachfront land have suffered severely. Most of the dry beach also has been lost in recent years. The purpose of this report is to evaluate the problems with respect to beach erosion at Folly Beach and its vulnerability to storm damage and to select and recommend the best course of action to remedy the problems. The plan recommended in the report provides for beach restoration and periodic nourishment for a 16,860 feet reach of Folly Beach which man made improvements are in the greatest jeopardy. (Author) Revision to report dated Aug 79. Original contains color plates: All DTIC and NTIS reproductions will be in black and white.

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