Dam rehabilitation design and engineering services are a strategic investment that can reduce risk, improve performance, help your project meet regulations, support environmental goals and save money over time. It’s often an important component of responsible infrastructure management, helping see that dams can continue to serve their intended purposes, such as flood control and water supply.
Dam Rehabilitation Design and Engineering
Providing Solutions that Meet Regulatory Standards
Dam rehabilitation design and engineering services are a strategic investment that can reduce risk, improve performance, help your project meet regulations, support environmental goals and save money over time. It’s often an important component of responsible infrastructure management, helping see that dams can continue to serve their intended purposes, such as flood control and water supply.
Why ECS for dam rehabilitation design and engineering services
ECS specializes in comprehensive dam rehabilitation design and engineering to support the safety, functionality and compliance of aging dam infrastructure. Our extensive experience, technical proficiency and collaborative approach support the success of your dam rehabilitation project from initial design through construction and beyond.
With expertise in environmental permitting, geotechnical engineering and hydrologic and hydraulic (H+H) modeling, we provide solutions that meet modern regulatory standards while addressing environmental challenges. Our team has federal experience working with agencies like the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and various state dam safety programs, making us the trusted engineer of choice for complex dam projects.
Our dam rehabilitation services
- Environmental Permitting and Design: We streamline the permitting process by navigating the intricate landscape of local, state and federal regulations, including NEPA and SEPA compliance. Our team sees that projects meet environmental and legal requirements, helping you avoid costly delays while maintaining regulatory compliance for your dam rehabilitation project.
- Geotechnical Engineering: Our comprehensive geotechnical services assess the stability and performance of dam structures. We focus on soil mechanics, groundwater conditions and site-specific factors to design long-term, sustainable solutions. Whether it’s addressing slope stability or foundation integrity, our evaluations help your dam performs optimally under a variety of conditions.
- Hydrologic and Hydraulic (H+H) Modeling: Utilizing cutting-edge H+H modeling tools, we conduct in-depth analyses of water flow, flood risks and reservoir management to inform effective design decisions. Our expertise in floodplain management, spillway capacity evaluation and downstream flood risk assessment helps mitigate potential hazards and makes your dam resilient to changing environmental conditions.
- Habitat Assessment and Enhancement: ECS is committed to balancing engineering solutions with environmental stewardship. Our habitat assessment and enhancement services improve aquatic ecosystems by designing and constructing habitats that support healthy fish populations and other aquatic life. We offer services such as fish passage assessment, invasive species management and planting plans to enhance biodiversity and promote ecosystem health.
- Existing Conditions Structural Evaluation: We provide evaluations of existing dam structures to identify areas needing repair or upgrades. Our structural evaluations help your dam meets modern safety standards and performs reliably.
- Wetland Delineations and Jurisdictional Determinations: Our environmental team offers wetland delineation and jurisdictional determination services, to help your project adhere to the regulations set forth by the Clean Water Act and other related laws. Assessments help reduce environmental impacts and facilitate smoother permitting processes.
- Cost Estimation: Our team provides detailed cost estimation services that account for an array of aspects of dam rehabilitation, from engineering design to construction. Cost forecasting helps your project stay on budget without compromising quality.
- Cultural Resources: We conduct cultural resource assessments to help dam rehabilitation projects comply with historic preservation laws, such as the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA). We coordinate with federal and state agencies to protect culturally significant sites and structures affected by dam projects.
- Rehabilitation Alternative Evaluation: ECS performs evaluations of potential rehabilitation alternatives, balancing factors such as cost, feasibility and environmental impact. We provide you with the information necessary to make informed decisions about the approach to take for your dam rehabilitation.
- Construction Support: Our support doesn’t stop at design—we offer construction oversight and monitoring services to see that the dam rehabilitation project is executed according to plan, with minimal environmental disturbance and maximum compliance.
Additional ECS natural resources services
With a focus on sustainability, climate resilience and regulatory compliance, ECS offers customized solutions that enhance dam safety and protect surrounding ecosystems.
With a focus on sustainability, climate resilience and regulatory compliance, ECS offers customized solutions that enhance dam safety and protect surrounding ecosystems.