Dams & Levees
Our approach
Dams play a crucial role in supporting local and regional infrastructure, delivering important benefits to communities and the surrounding environment. To help minimize risks associated with dam ownership and operation, we provide engineering services for the design, repair, retrofit, and rehabilitation of dams and reservoirs. Every project is guided by a commitment to cost-effectiveness, safety, performance, and reliability, resulting in a balanced and comprehensive delivery process.
We work to understand each client’s vision and deliver solutions that align with their goals. By building integrated teams, we bring stakeholders together early, foster collaboration, and support seamless project education.
Our expertise
Our expertise in hydraulics, structural design, and structural diagnostics allows us to deliver multidisciplinary services for complex structures and facilities. We have partnered with federal and state agencies, municipalities, and private clients to address regulatory requirements, evaulate and stengthen critical infrastructure, and extend the service life of dams and levees.
We take a practical, site-specific approach—considering safety, long-term performance, and sustainability—while responding to the unique hydrologic, geotechnical, and operational challenges of each project.
Repair, Rehabilitation & Modification Design
Experts support dams throughout their service life, regularly designing repairs, rehabilitation, and retrofits that help ensure safe, reliable operation for years to come.
Bidding & CA Support
Comprehensive post-design support is provided with a clear understanding of each owner’s needs and expectations, ensuring close collaborating and strong project outcomes.
Safety & Regulatory Inspections
Regulatory-required inspections and general condition assessments are conducted to keep facilities operational and protect downstream communities and properties.
Breach Analysis & EAPs
Teams collaborate with clients to analyze potential breach scenarios, develop or update EAPs, support preparedness exercises, and identify high-risk downstream areas.
Spillway Capacity Analysis
Surrounding site conditions are evaulated to understand how downstream development influences hazard classifications and when retrofits may be required.
NDE, Materials Testing, & 3D Reality Capture
Industry-standard NDE techniques are paired with drones, LiDAR, 3D cameras, and Al to assess historic and modern structures quickly and holistically. These data sets suppot evaluations of durability and material compatibility and enable the creation of digital twins for planning future work.
