Waterways Experiment Station, Research center in Vicksburg, US
The Waterways Experiment Station spans 673 acres and contains four laboratories dedicated to engineering research and development for water management systems.
Congress approved the establishment of this research facility in 1929 following the devastating Mississippi River flood of 1927 to prevent future catastrophes.
The station stands as a National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark, reflecting the evolution of American water management and flood control technologies.
Located two miles south of Interstate 20 on Halls Ferry Road, the facility employs over 1,200 staff members conducting research in hydraulics and environmental engineering.
The Mississippi Basin Model at the station, developed from 1943 to 1966, represents the most extensive river system replica used for flood control studies.
Location: Vicksburg
Inception: 1930
GPS coordinates: 32.29722,-90.86944
Latest update: July 9, 2025 22:20
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