Dam Consulting

ESP takes a practical approach to dam consulting. Our engineers, geologists, geophysicists, and surveyors have abundant experience providing professional services for new and existing dams. Our personnel’s dam experience range from rehabilitation of low hazard dams, to assessing slope stability and seismic stability of earthen dam embankments, to consulting on large hydroelectric dams.

Dam Consulting Services:

• Dam safety inspections
• Design and permitting for earthen dams
• Hydrographic and sediment thickness surveys
• Sediment dredging surveys
• Location surveys for existing structures
• Geophysical studies
• Seepage and stability studies
• Seismic stability/liquefaction analyses
• Foundation exploration
• Liner condition assessment
• Hydrology and hydraulics evaluation
• Spillway and breach routings
• Emergency Action Plans (EAP)
• Construction observation and materials testing
• As-built plans and documentation