We build a team around your levee challenges. Leveraging our global technical network, experience working with local, state and federal agencies and unique expertise in levee risk assessment, permitting, design and certification, Kleinfelder is a partner for the lifecycle of your levee projects. Whether routine evaluations or emergency response planning, we work with you and your stakeholders on the right solution.
OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCERoutine, Periodic and Non-invasive Comprehensive services to support flood control agencies, in the operation and assessment of the levee system, including routine assessments, periodic inspections, and permitting compliance activities. |
Inspection/Data ManagementErosion, vegetation, encroachments, burrowing animals, GIS system-based data management. |
OperationalPumps, valves, flood control structures, levees, floodwalls. |
Modification Design and Construction ManagementLevee embankment, pump stations, structures (gates/ walls/ closure structures), erosion protection. |
ComplianceState and federal operational, reporting, permitting for modifications, CEQA/ NEPA/ USACE 408.
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LEVEE SYSTEMS IMPROVEMENT PLANNING, EVALUATION & CERTIFICATIONSExtensive experience in the design, permitting and assessment of flood control systems and process for maintaining or improving levels of flood safety. |
Engineering and PlanningNew flood protection, expansion of existing systems, remediation, Interim Risk Reduction Measures (IRRMS). |
RegulatoryPermitting, environmental and hazardous waste assessments, certification documents. |
SafetyReview of modifications/encroachments, action plan development and assessment, risk assessment/vulnerability, operational, non-routine evaluations, special studies, risk assessment. |
Assessments/Certification StudiesHydrology, internal drainage, foundation/embankment stability, settlement, erosion, project levee evaluation design, vegetation, 100, 200, 500 year floodplain evaluation. |
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DESIGN AND ENGINEERING SERVICESIncludes full design recommendations, plans and specifications for new levee construction, existing levee upgrade/remediation, for FEMA, Federal (USACE) systems and local certification and risk-based corrective action. |
Geological and Geotechnical AnalysisSeepage, stability and filter design, instrumentation, ground improvement borrow source evaluation. |
Hydrology and Hydraulic Analysis and DesignRiver hydraulics, risk and uncertainty flood flow assessment, erosion evaluation. |
Seismic Analysis and DesignSeismic hazard analysis. |
Structural DesignPump stations, flood control structures. |
Civil DesignSite design, pump stations, flood control structures. |
NEPA/CEQAPlanning, reporting, monitoring initial study, EA, USACE 408 and 401 permit, EIR, EIS, and related studies.
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CONSTRUCTIONWe provide a full range of construction management services nationwide, focused on flood control systems. Our personnel provide technically sound and financially responsible solutions, to manage project costs and delays. |
Construction Management/AdministrationSchedule Tracking, RFI/Change notice administration, contractor invoicing review |
Quality Control/ConstructionMaterials testing earthwork, cutoff walls, structure construction material testing, USACE certified laboratories. |
Construction ObservationCertified inspectors, monitoring, documentation. |
Resident Engineering During ConstructionSubmittal reviews, RFI responses, field changes, foundation inspection, construction observation. |
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