A Proactive Program at Work: Investing in Dam Repairs Averts Crisis
Dams are an integral part of our lives, providing recreational opportunities, power generation, flood control, wildlife habitat, and other important functions. More than 2,100 high-hazard-potential dams are operating in the United States, as reported in the American Society of Civil Engineers’ 2017 Infrastructure Report Card. Their failure could result in the loss of life for… Read More »
Tags: Dam, Dam Repairs, Disaster Prevention, Flood, Grant Program, Grant Services, Grants, Municipal Dam, Sluiceway Gate, Spillway, Structural Inspection, Water Resources
Best Management Practices for Stormwater Runoff Facilities: Detention vs. Retention
April showers bring more than May flowers. Snow melt and springtime rains also bring stormwater runoff pains. Why is stormwater runoff a problem? Stormwater runoff impacts two areas: water quantity and water quality. When vegetative surface cover is replaced with streets and buildings, the rate of stormwater runoff, which starts as precipitation (rain, sleet, and… Read More »
Tags: Detention Facilities, Erosion, Flood, Floodwater, Pollutants, Pollution, Retention Facilities, Sediments, Stormwater, Stormwater Runoff, Water Quality
Battling Bridge Scour With Research, Inspections, And Training
Some of the most important foundational elements of a bridge are its least visible – the abutments, piers, piles, and footings submerged under the waterline. That’s where bridge inspectors look for scour – the erosion of soil surrounding a bridge foundation (piers and abutments). Bridge scour occurs when fast-moving water around a bridge removes sediment… Read More »
Tags: Bridge, Bridge Inspection, Hydraulic Analysis, Scour, Scour Inspection, Structural Inspection, Underwater Inspection, Unknown Foundations, Unmanned Surface Vessel, USV
