A Variety of Solutions for Water Infrastructure

Along with our design experience, the characteristics of our MSE Walls and our other retaining wall products make them ideal for water applications. With the proper design considerations for backfill, hydraulic loads, and extreme events, these structures have proven to have the ability to function as a complete dam or reservoir, as well as provide a more specific role integrated into a larger dam or waterway system. Some of our earliest dam and water projects in the 1970’s and 1980’s are continuing to demonstrate the excellent durability of these systems.

  • Crest raising
  • Spillway walls
  • Spillway training walls
  • Dam rehabilitation and repair
  • Double-faced earth dams
  • Outlet structures
  • Docks
  • Boat ramps
  • Bulkheads
  • Erosion protection
  • Marinas
Small willow bend pool with surrounding concrete steps under a bridge
Water dam framed by trees near a bridge

Dam Crest Raising

A reservoir’s capacity increased by raising the height of an existing dam using a double-sided MSE wall (Truckee, CA).

Dam with bright blue water surrounded by rocky mountains

Dam Spillways

Spillway walls incorporated into a conventional sloped earth dam (Rangely, CO).

Dam draining lake with concrete structure, trees in background

Dam Training Walls

Reinforced Earth MSE walls form an architecturally complex spillway structure (Lenexa, KS).

Sandy lake edge with a stonework dam

Dam Rehabilitation and Repair

Reinforced Earth MSE with sloped concrete facing installed to permanently support an existing stone masonry dam (Jamesville, NY).

Two-story residential buildings, large wall, two vintage cars.

Earth Dams

The first dam constructed of Reinforced Earth in the United States. A tiered design to appear smaller from the roadway (Austin, TX).

Concrete dam structure with columns, tower above.

Dam Intake Structures

Reinforced Earth wing walls for a dam intake system (Corona, CA).                                                                                                                         

Bridge over river with foreground walls and water

Marinas

Geoquest retaining wall systems can be installed below the water level and serve as protection of the shore from vessel impact (Omaha, NE).

Waterfall and river flowing next to concrete bridge and trees

Waterfront

Back-to-back MSE walls form part of the path along the Chattahoochee river (Phenix City, AL).

Low stone arch bridge with grassy top near residential roads

Underground Waterways

Geoquest retaining wall and concrete arch systems support embankments and waterway design for land development projects of all types (Austin, TX).

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