Dams Solutions Lifecycle
January 29, 2026Levees Solutions Lifecycle
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.
CONSTRUCTION
We 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.
Resident Engineering During Construction
Submittal reviews, RFI responses, field changes, foundation inspection, construction observation.
Construction Observation
Certified inspectors, monitoring, documentation.
Quality Control/Construction
Materials testing earthwork, RCC, structures construction material testing, USACE certified laboratories.
Construction Management / Administration
Schedule tracking, RFI/change notice administration, contractor invoicing review.
LEVEE SYSTEMS IMPROVEMENT PLANNING, EVALUATION & CERTIFICATIONS
Extensive experience in the design, permitting and assessment of flood control systems and process for maintaining or improving levels of flood safety.
Assessments / Certification Studies
Hydrology, internal drainage, foundation/embankment stability, settlement, erosion, project levee evaluation design, vegetation, 100, 200, 500 year floodplain evaluation.
Safety
Review of modifications/encroachments, action plan development and assessment, risk assessment/vulnerability, operational, non-routine evaluations, special studies, risk assessment.
Regulatory
Permitting, environmental and hazardous waste assessments, certification documents.
Engineering and Planning
New flood protection, expansion of existing systems, remediation, Interim Risk Reduction Measures (IRRMS).
OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE
Routine, 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.
Compliance
State and federal operational, reporting, permitting for modifications, CEQA/ NEPA/ USACE 408.
Modification Design and Construction Management
Levee embankment, pump stations, structures (gates/ walls/ closure structures), erosion protection.
Operational
Pumps, valves, flood control structures, levees, floodwalls.
Inspection/Data Management
Erosion, vegetation, encroachments, burrowing animals, GIS system-based data management.
DESIGN AND ENGINEERING SERVICES
Includes 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.
NEPA/CEQA
Planning, reporting, monitoring initial study, EA, USACE 408 and 401 permit, EIR, EIS, and related studies.
Civil Design
Site design, pump stations, flood control structures.
Structural Design
Pump stations, flood control structures.
Seismic Analysis and Design
Seismic hazard analysis.
Hydrology and Hydraulic Analysis and Design
River hydraulics, risk and uncertainty flood flow assessment, erosion evaluation.
Geological and Geotechnical Analysis
Seepage, stability and filter design, instrumentation, ground improvement borrow source evaluation.