Dam & Reservoir Design Deere & Ault Consultants, Inc. has experience in all aspects of the
investigation, analysis, and design for new dams and water storage projects, as
well as rehabilitation projects for existing dams. Our experience includes
embankment dams, concrete gravity dams, and gravity arch dams.
Deere & Ault has been in the forefront of developing alternative water
storage projects throughout the arid western United States. Our staff investigated,
analyzed, designed, and provided construction engineering services for the first
soil-bentonite slurry wall lined gravel pit reservoir in Colorado. We continue to
work with our clients to develop innovative water storage projects.
New Dams and Reservoirs
The scope of our work on dam projects has ranged from being the lead investigator
and designer to providing design review services and consultation. Our staff has
provided the complete engineering services for the investigation, analysis, design,
and construction of several new water storage dams and reservoirs which include
the following projects:
Dam Inspection and Rehabilitation Projects
Many of the water storage projects in this country were constructed in the early
1900's. These projects have required replacement of outlet structure conduits and
other facilities, stability berms to meet slope stability requirements under various
loading conditions; enlarged spillways to meet new hydrologic criteria; and enhanced
drainage systems because of embankment or foundation seepage.
Our staff has extensive experience on dam rehabilitation projects throughout Colorado
and the Western United States. We have similar experience on dam rehabilitation projects in
the U.S.'s northeastern states through our Boston based special consultant.
Below Grade Gravel Pit Reservoirs
Our staff has led the way in the design and construction of lined gravel pit
reservoir storage beginning in the late 1980's. These reservoirs are constructed
either by installing a low permeability slurry wall around the property or by
lining the perimeter of excavating gravel mines with low permeability embankments
constructed from overburden soils, and reworked and recompacted claystone bedrock.
When the slurry wall option is chosen, mining can be carried out with minimal
dewatering. During the past 10 years our staff has been involved in the design
and construction of two or three gravel pit reservoirs per year.
Deere & Ault is the leader in design-build of slurry walls for gravel
pit reservoir projects. Our group of professional engineers has designed more of
these facilities in the State of Colorado than all other firms combined. Our
engineers have the experience to focus our investigations and design efforts on
the site factors important for constructing successful slurry wall reservoirs. Our
designs incorporate the site specific soil and bedrock conditions to develop
appropriate key trench depths in the bedrock and practical backfill mixes
considering available borrow soils.
600 South Airport Road -- Suite A-205 -- Longmont, Colorado 80503
Phone (303) 651-1468 -- Fax (303) 651-1469
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