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Adams County Easton Dam

The Easton Dam is one of nine Adams County-owned structures inspected by Ayres in 2006. The inspection revealed that there was seepage through the embankment and that piping was a problem. Ayres completed a feasibility study in 2007 and evaluated five alternatives for repairing the dam, including removal. The study included a dam failure analysis… Read More »

MacDill AFB Marina & Boat Ramp

Our team provided scientific and engineering support for this 22-slip marina and boat ramp renovation design-build project at MacDill Airforce Base in Tampa. The marina and boat launch were damaged by Hurricane Debbie, rendering many of the pilings and floating docks unusable. This project included a full replacement of the marina, changing from aluminum to… Read More »

Groundwater Study & Underdrain Design

Ayres was hired to provide a groundwater study and underdrain design for a proposed mixed-use development in Fort Collins, Colorado. The majority of the development is to comprise single-family homes, with the rest designated for commercial and light industrial uses. The homes will have basements, and the high groundwater in the area requires an underdrain… Read More »