In 1946 , the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers widened , deepened .
In 1946 , the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers widened , realigned the creek from Hilyard Street to Fern Ridge Reservoir in a diversion canal as a means of controlling floodwaters in the area .
In 1946 , the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers widened , deepened , and realigned the creek from Hilyard Street to Fern Ridge Reservoir in a diversion canal as a means of controlling floodwaters in the area .