Levee Systems
Levee Repair Design Santa Maria, CA
Partnerships Overview Levee owners face an environment of shifting regulatory, legal and design standards. Combine this with aging infrastructure and climate variability, and you have a multitude of competing challenges and risks to manage. When levee owners need responsive, professional services, they turn to HDR. With experience in all aspects of levee planning, design, construction and rehabilitation, our staff can represent your interests with comprehensive project services that conform to federal, state and local requirements. HDR is a leader in helping our clients make risk-informed decisions. Partnerships At HDR, we approach levee project challenges from the owner s perspective. We maintain cooperative and effective relationships through membership and participation in the following organizations: Association of State Dam Safety Officials Association of State Floodplain Managers Floodplain Management Association National Association of Flood & Stormwater Management Agencies National Committee on Levee Safety National Water Resources Association Responsibility HDR understands the weight of responsibility that comes with being a levee owner. Our risk management framework provides risk-based data and information to levee owners, recognizing that major decisions need to be transparent and defendable.
Portland District Levee Inspections Deer Island, OR Periodic Inspection Services HDR supports the mission of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and local sponsors by providing levee system inspections and operation and maintenance manual updates. Detailed inspection services include: Levee embankments Interior drainage structures Pump stations Flood walls Operation and maintenance manuals Emergency supplies and equipment Flood preparation and training HDR assists with the entire inspection process from project administration to post-processing the acquired data. Certification and Accreditation Services Both federal and non-federal levee owners face the challenging task of pursuing levee certification in order to participate in the National Flood Insurance Program. However, many levee systems cannot be certified and accredited in accordance with 44 CFR 65.10. New guidelines allow for the detailed assignment of flood risks from non-accredited levee systems. HDR provides levee owners a trusted partner to navigate the complexities of the certification process. New York District Levee Inspections North Adams, MA Levee Problem Identification West Sacramento, CA
Recreation Planning for a New Levee East Grand Forks, MN Permitting, Compliance and Design Services U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regulations and guidance under Sections 33 CFR 408 and 208 are triggered when a project requires alterations to a federally-authorized flood control system. These can include bridges, utilities, pump stations and other encroachments to the levee prism. Levee owners or project proponents contemplating modifications or work in and around levee systems then are faced with applying for approval from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Levee Surveillance IA and NE HDR leads and guides our clients through these rigorous review processes to secure approval of levee modifications. Among the issues addressed include: Risk analysis/residual risk Geotechnical evaluation Structural evaluation Hydraulics and hydrology Operation and maintenance Water control Real estate Environmental protection Coastal zones HDR also provides a full line of services to address the more traditional environmental review and permitting process.
Inundation Modeling Evaluations Omaha, NE Emergency Management and Response Services Disasters strike. Floods, earthquakes, tsunamis and hurricanes all pose significant risks to owners of infrastructure systems. HDR provides expertise in all aspects of emergency management and response, including pre-disaster planning, emergency action plans, active flood fighting, infrastructure and damage assessments, as well as funding support. HDR also is uniquely positioned to provide realtime forecasting and flood response planning with in-house meteorology expertise. Our goal is to serve as an extension of your staff by providing expert engineering, planning and management support to weather every storm, prevent impending disaster and maintain operations. Hydro-Meteorologic Forecasting Pleasant Hill, MO Hinuma River Levee Assessments Japan Missouri River Flood Assistance Council Bluffs, IA
System Design and Rehabilitation Services HDR provides our clients with a full suite of services to plan, permit, finance and construct new and rehabilitated levee systems. These services include: English Coulee Diversion Levee Grand Forks, ND Project and program management Hydrology and hydraulics Geotechnical and geologic Construction Design-build /alternative delivery Structures Planning and environmental Real estate Risk analysis Financing Pumping and conveyance Our local delivery model, backed by world-class expertise, allows clients to hire HDR with confidence and the knowledge that we use sound engineering judgment expected by FEMA and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Sacramento River East Bank Levee Remediation Sacramento, CA Santa Maria Levee Repair Design Santa Maria, CA
HDR, is a global employee-owned firm providing architecture, engineering, consulting, construction and related services through our various operating companies. Our professionals are committed to helping clients manage complex projects and make sound decisions. No matter what industry HDR clients are in, they operate in an increasingly complex world. In addition to traditional architecture and engineering services, HDR offers up-front services, such as feasibility studies, siting, permitting, public involvement and economics. Your community matters to HDR. After all, it s HDR s community too. With more than 185 locations and 7,800 professionals, HDR is an expertise-driven global firm, which delivers tailored solutions through a strong local presence. Service is what differentiates HDR from firms of similar size. Repeat business stands at 80 percent, a clear indication of client satisfaction and confidence. Professional publications consistently rank HDR among the leading consulting and design firms. You ll have confidence knowing that HDR is a global firm with a small firm service approach and a reputation for exceeding client expectations. Learn more at www.hdrinc.com. www.hdrinc.com We practice increased use of sustainable materials and reduction of material use. 2012 HDR, Inc., all rights reserved. 3187 0412 Sacramento River Levee System CA