The purpose of the Inspection of Completed Works, or ICW, Program is to ensure that non-federal owners of federally-built critical infrastructure, such as a flood damage reduction project, perform essential maintenance in accordance with the project operation and maintenance manuals. Compliance inspections are performed annually to identify maintenance deficiencies and operational problems and discuss corrective actions. When necessary, the Corps provides technical assistance before, during and after each flood emergency. Through these compliance inspections, the Corps ensures that the project will operate and function as designed.

The completed flood risk management projects within the ICW Program are located throughout the Charleston District (all of South Carolina). These projects include channel improvements and complex flood damage reduction projects. These projects protect valuable infrastructure such as roadways and water/wastewater treatment facilities, reduce residential and commercial flooding through improved river channels and protect entire communities with the goal of preserving lives and reducing property damage.

The Charleston District ICW Program Consists of 21 completed projects that are inspected annually. As new projects complete construction, they are added to this list:

5 beaches

13 creeks, branches, channels, and streambanks

2 historic landmarks

1 swamp