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Fire Island Jetty
New York District
Construction and Rehabilitation History
A 4,950-ft jetty was constructed to stabilize the inlet (Figure 2 )
Crest elevation was
mlw, crown width was 1 . ft, and side
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The jetty rested on a 3-ft-thick blanket which
slopes were
extended 50 ft seaward of the jetty toe.
A survey indicated the sand trapping capacity of the jetty was
1950
reached, and the jetty was in fair condition.
No further repair or maintenance information has been found.
1986
Figure 21. Fire Island Inlet, New York
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