At the Forefront of Dam and Levee Safety

Following a failure at the Oroville Dam, our experts provided around the clock, 24/7 services to provide structure data and information to the California Department of Water Resources so that the client could make a well-informed emergency response decision.

In partnership with our hydropower program and Seattle City Light, we provided generator upgrades at Diablo Powerhouse and Boundary Powerhouse, and conducted dam safety inspections at Diablo Dam, Ross Dam and Gorge Dam.

We provided engineering services to help bring the Southport Levee into compliance with federal and state design criteria as well as unlock more than 300 acres of land for ecosystem restoration and public recreation in the West Sacramento metro area.

Irvine Ranch Water District operates five reservoirs that are instrumental in balancing water demands, holding winter precipitation and recycling water for summer use when supply is limited. We partnered with IRWD to implement a state-of-the-art, risk-informed dam safety program that helps assess dam conditions, maintain safety and prioritize actions.

Located along the Des Moines River, the Des Moines Metropolitan Wastewater Reclamation Authority’s facility faced significant flood risks threatening operations, the community and downstream water quality. Through a risk-based alternatives study, the team prioritized resilient improvements aligned with available funding.