CONFERENCE PROGRAM Dam Safety 2018 • Seattle, WA
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Dean B. Durkee, PhD, PE • ddurkee@gfnet.com Paul G. Schweiger, PE, CFM • pschweiger@gfnet.com Offices Worldwide • www.gannettfleming.com • 800.233.1055 6/26/2018 7:43:05 AM
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WELCOME Table of Contents: Sponsors............................................................4 Welcome to Dam Safety 2018......................5 Facility Map.......................................................6 Conference Disclaimers..................................8 Networking Opportunities............................9 Welcome Students........................................10 Young Professionals......................................11 Guest Information.........................................12 Agenda at a Glance.......................................15 Agenda.............................................................18 Sunday..............................................18 Monday.............................................19 Tuesday.............................................24 Wednesday.......................................31 Thursday...........................................38 Poster Presentations....................................39 Kick Off Event.................................................42 Field Trips........................................................43 Technical Workshops.....................................45
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Exhibitor Listing - Alphabetical..................50 Door Prize Program.......................................51 Exhibitor Listing - Booth Number..............52 Resource Center.............................................53 Exhibit Hall Special Activities......................54 Exhibitor Profiles............................................55 Awards and Recognitions.............................91
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WELCOME TO DAM SAFETY 2018 Program Committee
2017-2018 Board of Directors
Chair: John Ritchey, P.E. NJ Department of Environmental Protection
President: Jonathan D. Garton, P.E., IA Department of Natural Resources
Eric J. Ditchey, P.E. McCormick Taylor, Inc.
President-Elect: Roger Adams, P.E., PA Department of Environmental Protection
Alon Dominitz, P.E. NY Department of Environmental Conservation
Treasurer: Harald W. Van Aller, P.E., MD Department of the Environment
John W. France, P.E., D.WRE AECOM
Secretary: William McCormick, P.E., CO Division of Water Resources
Nathaniel Gee, P.E. Bureau of Reclamation
Past President: Dusty Myers, P.E., MS Department of Water Quality
Sherry Hunt, Ph.D. USDA - ARS
Alon Dominitz, P.E., NY Department of Environmental Conservation
Douglas L. Johnson, P.E. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Keith Mills, P.E. OR Water Resources Department
Nathan Graves, P.E., WY State Engineer’s Office Ann Kuzyk, P.E., CT Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Kenneth E. Smith, P.E., IN Department of Natural Resources
Gregory S. Paxson, P.E. Schnabel Engineering
Yohanes Sugeng, P.E., OK Water Resources Board
ASDSO Staff
Charles Thompson, P.E., NM Office of the State Engineer
Lori Spragens, Executive Director Susan Sorrell, Training Program Director
Edward Knight, LA Department of Transportation and Development
Ross Brown, Marketing and Membership Director
David M. Griffin, P.E., GA Department of Natural Resources
Jennifer Burns, Office Manager/Training Assistant
Affiliate Advisory Committee Representatives
Mark Ogden, P.E., Project Manager Katelyn Riley, Communications Manager Brittany Lewis, Office Assistant
Paul G. Schweiger, P.E., Gannett Fleming, Inc. Gregory S. Paxson, P.E., Schnabel Engineering
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FACILITY MAPS Full Convention Center & Conference Center Layout
Tahoma Session Rooms Chelan Meeting Rooms
Convention Center 4th Floor Exhibit Hall 4E and General Session 4F
Escalator to Session and Meeting Rooms
Exhibit Hall 4E
General Session 4F
Registration
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FACILITY MAPS Conference Center Level 3: Session Rooms
Conference Center Level 2:
Tahoma Session Rooms
Chelan Meeting Rooms
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CONFERENCE DISCLAIMERS Content and Material Disclaimer The material presented at Dam Safety 2018 has been prepared in accordance with generally recognized engineering principles and practices, and is for general information only. This information should not be used without first securing competent advice with respect to its suitability for any general or specific application. The contents of this conference are not intended to be and should not be construed to be a standard of the Association of State Dam Safety Officials (ASDSO) and are not intended for use as a reference in purchase specifications, contracts, regulations, statutes, or any other legal document. No reference made to any specific method, product, process or service constitutes or implies an endorsement, recommendation, or warranty thereof by ASDSO. ASDSO makes no representation or warranty of any kind, whether express or implied, concerning the accuracy, completeness, suitability or utility of any information, apparatus, product, or process discussed and assumes no liability therefor. Anyone utilizing this information assumes all liability arising from such use, including but not limited to infringement of any patent or patents. Individual authors and presenters have agreed not to disclose any confidential, classified, or FOUO information within their proceedings entries or oral presentations. ASDSO, (including its directors, officers, and employees) shall be held harmless and have no liability if the content of any entry, including both presentations and published papers, is later determined to include any such restricted information. Under no circumstances, will ASDSO or its directors, officers, or employees be liable for the accuracy, quality or reliability of any of the presentations or published materials, any defamatory, offensive, or illegal conduct of presenters, or any direct, indirect, incidental, special or consequential damages arising from any presentations or publications. Photography and Likeness Disclaimer When you attend an ASDSO event or program, you enter an area where photography, audio, and video recording may occur. By entering the event premises, you consent to interview(s), photography, video recording and its/ their release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction to be used for news, web casts, promotional purposes, telecasts, advertising, inclusion on websites, or any other purpose by ASDSO and its affiliates and representatives. You release ASDSO, its officers and employees, and each and all persons involved from any liability connected with the taking, recording, digitizing, or publication of interviews, photographs, computer images, and video.
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NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES ASDSO has built in numerous opportunities for you to expand your professional network by meeting new dam and levee safety professionals or reconnecting with longtime friends and colleagues. In addition to the technical sessions, workshops, and field trips, here are a few of the many opportunities provided throughout the conference. Kickoff Event at the Space Needle Start your conference off right by joining us for a private reception on the Skyline level of the world famous Seattle Space Needle. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres and cocktails and visit the newly renovated Observation Deck with floor-to-ceiling glass and an unparalleled 360-degree view! An additional registration is required, learn more on page 42. Exhibit Hall The networking hub of the conference, the exhibit hall offers a number of opportunities to network with fellow attendees and exhibitors. Help us open the exhibit hall on Monday, September 10 from 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM then don’t forget to come back for two evening receptions Monday, September 10 from 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM and Tuesday, September 11 from 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM. Enjoy appetizers and network with over 100 exhibitors where you have the opportunity to learn about the latest products and services available. In addition to the receptions, breakfast and breaks are held in the exhibit hall on Tuesday, September 11 and Wednesday, September 12 and lunch is provided in the exhibit hall on Wednesday, September 12, from 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM. Located in the center of the exhibit hall, the Resource Center & Lounge is the perfect place to relax, recharge your batteries (as well as your phone), and meet new people - or catch up with old friends. Plus, all door prize drawings will be held in the Resource Center on Tuesday evening and Wednesday at lunch. Dine Around The annual conference dine around will take place on Tuesday, September 11. Past attendees have told us that participating in the dine around is the est way to meet new people from across the country (and the world) and share experiences in a casual environment. Learn more about the Dine Around in the conference app and reserve your spot by signing up across from registration.
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WELCOME STUDENTS Welcome, students! Student registrants are invited to attend all sessions and receptions, and to relax, mingle, and browse materials in the ASDSO Resource Center, located in the middle of the exhibit hall. Check out special activities for students below: Annual Awards Luncheon Monday, September 10 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Paper competition winners, along with the recipient of ASDSO’s 2018 Senior Undergraduate Scholarship, Tyler Kleinsasser, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, will be recognized during the luncheon. Poster Lightning Talks Monday, September 10 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm and 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Students and other poster presenters will explain their posters in three minutes or less during the Lightning Talks in the Exhibit Hall. Dine-Around Tuesday, September 11 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Students and professors are invited to participate in this fun lunch-time mixer! Learn more about all of the Dine-Around options on the conference app. Receptions in Exhibit Hall Monday, September 10 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Tuesday, September 11 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm Students will enjoy networking with dam safety professionals and representatives from 100+ companies. 10
Student Authors and Presenters: Monday, September 10 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Concurrent Session Five: Seismic Issues A Centrifuge Study on the Effects of Soil Gradation on Liquefaction Potential and Dynamic Response Alexander Sturm, Ph.D. Student, Gregory Shepard, Graduate Student, Jason DeJong, Professor, and Dan Wilson, Associate Director of the Center for Geotechnical Modelling, University of California, Davis Case Studies of the Seismic Performance of Levee Segments on Peat Foundation Soil Yi Tyan Tsai, Student, Scott Brandenberg, Professor, and Jonathan Stewart, Professor, University of California - Los Angeles; and Atsushi Mikami, Professor, Tokai University Tuesday, September 11 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Concurrent Session Ten: Levees Deformation-based versus Limit Equilibrium Analyses to Assess the Effect of Repeated Rise and Fall of Water Level on the Stability of Princeville Levee Rowshon Jadid, Graduate Student, Brina Montoya, Assistant Professor, and Mo Gabr, Professor, North Carolina State University; and Victoria Bennett, Assistant Professor, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Applying New Probabilistic Framework to Capture Extreme Uncertainty in Risk Management for Levee System Safety Azadeh Mostofi, Ph.D. Candidate, University of Texas at Austin 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm Concurrent Session Eighteen: Get Out! Robustness and Extensibility for Resilience in the Oroville Dam Crisis of 2017 Lucien Hollins, Undergraduate Researcher, Daniel Eisenberg, Ph.D. Candidate, and Thomas Seager, Associate Professor, Arizona State University
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YOUNG PROFESSIONALS ASDSO recognizes the impact Young Professionals make every day on our industry. Recently, ASDSO introduced the Young Professionals Interest Group (YPIG) which includes a committee structure with a leadership base to help the group accomplish its mission. ASDSO and the YPIG has developed a program that will allow YPs to network with each other other as well as seasoned veterans within the dam safety community to expand their network and optimize knowledge sharing at Dam Safety 2018. YP Networking Opportunities The YPIG will have an information table in the Resource Center, located in the center of the Exhibit Hall. Stop by, say hello, and learn more about the YPIG and all the great activities they have planned throughout the week. Annual Awards Luncheon Monday, September 10 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm The YPIG will have some reserved tables available for YPs to network while the inaugural YP of the Year Award winner is announced.
Under 40? Let everyone know you’re a Young Professional! Pick up your Young Professional ribbon near registration.
Dine-Around Tuesday, September 11 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm YPs are invited to participate in this fun lunchtime mixer! Reserve your space by signing up in the registration area. Learn more about all of the Dine-Around options on the conference app. Receptions in Exhibit Hall Monday, September 10 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Tuesday, September 11 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
YP Reception The YPIG will be hosting a reception for all YPs. Check out the app or visit the YPIG information table in the Resource Center to learn more.
Network with other YPs during the exhibit hall receptions and make sure to stop by the YPIG informaiton table to meet someone new.
YPIG Meeting Tuesday, September 11 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Become involved with the YPIG Sign up to be a part of the YPIG or learn more about the many opportunities for YPs to become involved with ASDSO by visiting www.DamSafety.org/YP.
Join us for the annual YPIG meeting to learn more about the initiatives the YPIG will focus on in the coming year and get involved.
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GUEST INFORMATION Registered conference guests are invited to attend the Annual Awards Luncheon, lunch with the exhibitors on Wednesday, both evening receptions on Monday and Tuesday as well as all continental breakfasts during the week. In addition, guests are also able to purchase tickets for the Sunday evening Kickoff Event at the Seattle Space Needle as well as the Guest Tour.
Guest Tour - Whale Watching:
Schedule of Activities for Dam Safety 2018 Guests
Tuesday, September 11 - 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM Enjoy the experience of a lifetime with Seattle’s only half-day, guaranteed whale watching tour. See orcas, humpback whales, and all the majestic wildlife in the San Juan Islands. Guests will depart from the Washington State Convention Center at 8 am and head to the Edmonds Marina where they will board the Puget Sound Express tour boat and set out on a 4-5 hour tour. This extraordinary tour features spacious, comfortable indoor seating and large windows, restrooms, outside viewing decks, and a great galley/cafe. Registration Fee - $150 per person, includes transportation to and from the pier, guided tour on the Puget Sound Express, and a box lunch. In addition, all registered guests are guaranteed to see whales or they will get a return voucher for a future Puget Sound Express tour.
Kickoff Event - Seattle Space Needle: Sunday, September 9 - 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Sunday, September 9 6:30 PM - Kickoff Event: Seattle Space Needle * Additional Registration Required
Monday, September 10 7:30 AM - Continental Breakfast 12:00 PM - Annual Awards Luncheon 4:30 PM - Reception In the Exhibit Hall Tuesday, September 11 7:30 AM - Continental Breakfast 8:00 AM - Guest Tour: Whale Watching * Additional Registration Required
5:00 PM - Reception in the Exhibit Hall Wednesday, September 12 7:30 AM - Continental Breakfast 12:00 PM - Lunch with the Exhibitors
Enjoy a private reception on the Skyline level of this national landmark. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres and cocktails and take in the panoramic views. Visit the newly renovated Observation Deck with floor-to-ceiling glass and an unparalleled 360-degree view of the Puget Sound. See page 42 for registration details.
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AGENDA AT A GLANCE SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9
EVENT
LOCATION
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
AD COM Meeting
Chelan 1
12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Speaker Preview Room Open
Fall’s Suite
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Registration Open
Skybridge 4D
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
West Regional Meeting
Chelan 2
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Midwest Regional Meeting
Chelan 3
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Northeast Regional Meeting
Chelan 4
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Southeast Regional Meeting
Chelan 5
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Public Safety at Dams Committee
Chelan 1
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Annual Business Meeting for State Officials
Tahoma 1-2
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Conference Kick-Off Event
Seattle Space Needle
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10
EVENT
LOCATION
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Speaker Preview Room Open
Fall’s Suite
7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Registration Open
Skybridge 4D
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Continental Breakfast
Skybridge 4D
8:30 AM - 9:45 AM
Opening General Session
Hall 4F
9:45 AM - 10:00 AM
Refreshment Break
Skybridge 4D
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Concurrent Session 1: Communications (Communicating with Non-Engineers
Tahoma 1-2
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Concurrent Session 2: Seepage
Tahoma 3
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Concurrent Session 3: Hydrologic Modeling
Tahoma 4
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Concurrent Session 4: Concrete Arch Dams
Tahoma 5
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Annual Awards Luncheon
Hall 6E
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
NDSRB Research Workgroup
Chelan 1
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Exhibit Hall Opening: Lightning Talks & Book Signing
Exhibit Hall 4E
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Concurrent Session 5: Seismic Issues
Tahoma 1-2
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Concurrent Session 6: Big Data
Tahoma 3
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Concurrent Session 7: Breach Modeling
Tahoma 4
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Concurrent Session 8: National Levee Program Update
Tahoma 5
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Constitution and Bylaws Committee
Chelan 4
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Welcome Reception and Lightning Talks
Exhibit Hall 4E
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AGENDA AT A GLANCE TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11
EVENT
LOCATION
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Speaker Preview Room
Fall’s Suite
7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Registration Open
Skybridge 4D
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Continental Breakfast with the Exhibitors
Exhibit Hall 4E
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
General Session
Hall 4F
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Refreshment Break
Exhibit Hall 4E
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Concurrent Session 9: Spillway Condition Assessment
Tahoma 1-2
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Concurrent Session 10: Levees
Tahoma 3
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Concurrent Session 11: Post Tensioning
Tahoma 4
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Concurrent Session 12: Don’t Just Sit There! Let’s Talk About Dam Security
Tahoma 5
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Young Professionals Interest Group Meeting
Chelan 4
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Lunch On Own and Dine Around
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Technical Journal Editorial Committee
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Concurrent Session 13: Non-Breach Flows
Tahoma 1-2
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Concurrent Session 14: Geologic Issues
Tahoma 3
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Concurrent Session 15: Applying Practical Knowledge/ Lessons Learned
Tahoma 4
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Concurrent Session 16: Risk
Tahoma 5
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Technology Task Force
Chelan 1
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Refreshment Break
Exhibit Hall 4E
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Concurrent Session 17: Decade Dam Failures Part 1
Tahoma 1-2
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Concurrent Session 18: Get Out!
Tahoma 3
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Concurrent Session 19: Hydrology/PMP
Tahoma 4
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Concurrent Session 20: Seepage and Grouting
Tahoma 5
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Peer Review Info Session
Chelan 2
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Reception in the Exhibit Hall
Exhibit Hall 4E
5:15 PM - 6:30 PM
USACE Town Hall Meeting
Tahoma 5
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AGENDA AT A GLANCE WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12
EVENT
LOCATION
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Speakers Preview Room Open
Fall’s Suite
7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Registration Open
Skybridge 4D
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Continental Breakfast with the Exhibitors
Exhibit Hall 4E
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Concurrent Session 21: Public Safety and Outreach
Tahoma 1-2
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Concurrent Session 22: Spillway Rehabs
Tahoma 3
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Concurrent Session 23: Internal Erosion
Tahoma 4
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Concurrent Session 24: PMP
Tahoma 5
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Tailings Dam Regulatory Committee Meeting
Chelan 5
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Refreshment Break
Exhibit Hall 4E
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Concurrent Session 25: Spillway Assessment
Tahoma 1-2
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Concurrent Session 26: Levees
Tahoma 3
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Concurrent Session 27: Monitoring and Inspection
Tahoma 4
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Concurrent Session 28: Cracking and Blasting
Tahoma 5
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Lunch with the Exhibitors
Exhibit Hall 4E
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Committee on Educational Outreach Meeting
Chelan 5
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Dam Design & Construction Committee Meeting
Chelan 4
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Concurrent Session 29: Soapbox Session: Toward IndustryWide Use of Best Technical Practices
Tahoma 1-2
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Concurrent Session 30: Zoned Embankments and Deformation
Tahoma 3
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Concurrent Session 31: Risk and Hydrology
Tahoma 4
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Refreshment Break
Exhibit Hall 4E
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Concurrent Session 32: Decade Dam Failures Part 2
Tahoma 1-2
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Concurrent Session 33: Regulatory Guidance
Tahoma 3
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Concurrent Session 34: Hydraulic Modeling
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13
EVENT
LOCATION
7:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Workshop Registration Desk Open
Tahoma Foyer
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Coffee Break for Workshop Participants
Tahoma Foyer
8:00 AM - 4:15 PM
Field Trip to Mud Mountain Dam
Convention Place Bus Pickup
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Technical Workshop: Dam-Break Flood Modeling/Mapping Using DSS Wise Lite
Tahoma 5
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Technical Workshop: On-Site Response Guidance for Seepage and Internal Erosion Incidents
Tahoma 1
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Field Trip to Masonry Dam and Cedar River Watershed
Convention Place Bus Pickup
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AGENDA - SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Chelan 1 AdCom Meeting 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM Fall’s Suite Speaker Preview Room Open 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM Skybridge 4D Registration Open 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM Chelan 2 West Regional Meeting 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM Chelan 3 Midwest Regional Meeting 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM Chelan 4 Northeast Regional Meeting 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM Chelan 5 Southeast Regional Meeting 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM Chelan 1 Public Safety at Dams Committee 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Tahoma 1-2 Annual Business Meeting for State Officials 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Seattle Space Needle Conference Kick-Off Event at the Seattle Space Needle - Transportation on Own See page 42 for details *Additional Registration Required
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AGENDA - MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM Hall 4E Exhibitor Move In
Opening General Session 90th Anniversary of the St. Francis Dam Failure: Lessons Learned, and Still to be Learned
7:00 AM – 8:00 PM Fall’s Suite Speaker Preview Room Open 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM Skybridge 4D Registration Open 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM Skybridge 4D Continental Breakfast 8:30 AM - 9:45 AM Hall 4F General Session - Opening General Session
Session Highlights Include: • The Dam and How it Failed • Historical Context and Failure Consequences • Human Factors Contributing to the Failure • What Was Learned and (Especially) Not Learned from St. Francis?
ASDSO Welcome Jonathan Garton, P.E., ASDSO President Welcome to Washington Mary Verner, Manager, Water Resource Program, Washington State Department of Ecology 90th Anniversary of the St. Francis Dam Failure: Lessons Learned, and Still to be Learned Nathaniel Gee, P.E., Group Manager, Bureau of Reclamation; Jon Wilkman, Wilkman Productions; Irfan Alvi, President and Chief Engineer, Alvi Associates 9:45 AM - 10:00 AM Skybridge 4D Refreshment Break 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Tahoma 1-2 Concurrent Session: 1 - Communications (Communicating with Non-Engineers) Moderated by: Dena C. Barnhouse, P.E., Ohio Division of Water Resources What was the Value of Flood Control during Last Week’s Storm? Use the New NRCS Watershed Benefits Model to Find Out Larry Caldwell, P.E., Watershed Specialist (Retired), Gary Utley, P.E., Hydraulic Engineer, and Jim Henley, GIS Specialist (Retired), USDA – NRCS Dam Safety 2018 • Seattle, WA
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AGENDA - MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 An Improved Approach to Explaining Dam Breach Information to First Responders Benjamin Israel-Devadason, Senior Hydraulic and Hydrologic Engineer, and Paul Schweiger, Vice President, Gannett Fleming, Inc. Dam Ownership Risks and Burdens: Raising Public Awareness through Educating Real Estate Agents Emma Moradi, Staff Engineer, and Yohanes Sugeng, Engineering Manager, OK Water Resources Board 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Tahoma 3 Concurrent Session: 2 - Seepage Moderated by: Dennis J. Hogan, P.E., AECOM First secant pile dam repair in Sweden Ingvar Ekstrรถm, Project Manager, and Magnus Ljunggren, Project Manager, Sweco Energuide Considerations for Embankment Dam Toe Drain Design: An Inspection and Maintenance Perspective Brian Hart, Resource Group Supervisor, Grand Coulee Power Office, Mike Freeman, Civil Engineer, Provo Area Office, Ryan Proctor, Supervisor, Force Account, Provo Area Office, and Nathan Lowe, Civil Engineer, Great Plains Regional Office, Bureau of Reclamation; and Mark Pabst, Private Consultant Oroville Dam Vegetated Area Study Ryan Matthew Abernathy, Water Resources Engineer, CA Department of Water Resources; and Les F. Harder, Jr., Senior Professional Associate, HDR 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Tahoma 4 Concurrent Session: 3 - Hydrologic Modeling Moderated by: Reinaldo Garcia, Ph.D., Hydronia, LLC Risk-Based Forecasting to Support Operational Decision Making in the Eastern Sierras Nicole Novembre, President, Brava Engineering; Bruce Barker, Principal Engineer, MGS Engineering; Jason Caldwell, Principal Hydrometeorologist, Weather & Water, Inc.; Blake Allen, Meteorological Programmer, MetStat, Inc.; and Matthew Muto, Senior Dam Safety Engineer, and John Dong, Dam Safety Engineer, Southern California Edison SSPMP, RIDM, Climate Uncertainty, and U.S. Michael McMahon, Senior Hydro-meteorologist/Climate and Resiliency Lead, HDR Using a Distributed Hydrologic Model for a Dam Safety Study in a Small Ungauged Basin Chandler S. Engel, Research Civil Engineer, Meghan C. Quinn, Research Geotechnical Engineer, Shaun R. Stanton, and Jeffery D. Ellis, US Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC)
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AGENDA - MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 NRCS-DamWatch, Lessons Learned and Looking Ahead Stephen Durgin, P.E., National Design Engineer, and Larry Caldwell, P.E., Earth Team Volunteer (Retired), USDA – NRCS; and Joseph Scannell, President/CEO, USES Corp. 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Tahoma 5 Concurrent Session: 4 - Concrete Arch Dams Moderated by: Terry Arnold, P.E., AECOM Methods to Better Understand Seismic Behavior of Concrete Arch Dams Aimee Laura Corn, Civil/Structural Engineer, and Guy S. Lund, Principal Engineer, Gannett Fleming, Inc.; and Erin K. Gleason, Dam Safety Engineer, and Darren Brinker, Engineering Manager - Dam Safety, Denver Water In Situ Stress Measurements and Instrumentation Installation – Duke Energy Walters Dam, Waynesville, North Carolina Andy Shaffer, Associate & Field Services Manager, Leo J. Gilbride, P.E., P.Eng., Vice President and Principal, Erik Hemstad, Senior Engineer, and Benjamin Haveman, Rock Mechanics Technician, Agapito Associates, Inc.; Clinton Forsha, P.E., PMP, Geotechnical Engineer, HDR of the Carolinas; and Brad Keaton, P.E., Chief Dam Safety Engineer, Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC Waterproofing a Multiple Arch Dam in a Cold Mountainous Environment with PVC Geocomposite Membrane John Wilkes, P.E., President, and Bobby Blankinship, P.E., Engineer, Carpi USA, Inc.; Bahram Safavi, Ph.D., P.E., Dam & Public Safety Manager, Jennifer Fernandez, Senior Project Manager, and Nicolas von Gersdorff, P.E., Chief Dam Safety Engineer, Southern California Edison 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Hall 6E Annual Awards Luncheon 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Chelan 1 NDSRB Research Workgroup 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Exhibit Hall 4E Exhibit Hall Opening: Lightning Talks and Book Signing 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM Tahoma 1-2 Concurrent Session: 5 - Seismic Issues Moderated by: Zia Zafir, Ph.D., P.E., Kleinfelder, Inc. Dam Safety 2018 • Seattle, WA
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AGENDA - MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 Seismic Evaluation of Gatun Dam - Panama Canal Lelio Mejia, Geosyntec Consultants; Maximiliano De Puy and Antonio Abrego, Panama Canal Authority; and Erik Newman and Rajendram Arulnathan, AECOM A Centrifuge Study on the Effects of Soil Gradation on Liquefaction Potential and Dynamic Response Alexander Sturm, Graduate Student, Gregory Shepard, Graduate Student, Jason DeJong, Professor, and Dan Wilson, Associate Director of the Center for Geotechnical Modelling, University of California, Davis Case Studies of the Seismic Performance of Levee Segments on Peat Foundation Soil Yi Tyan Tsai, Student, Scott Brandenberg, Professor, and Jonathan Stewart, Professor, University of California - Los Angeles; and Atsushi Mikami, Professor, Tokai University 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM Tahoma 3 Concurrent Session: 6 - Big Data Moderated by: Jeffery G. Powers, P.E., Hazen and Sawyer One Hurricane After Another…. So, Are My Dams OK? – Rapid Assessment of Potential Dam Failures in Puerto Rico following Hurricanes Irma and Maria Jonathan Keeling, P.E., CFM, Senior Dam Safety Engineer, Stantec Consulting Services Inc. (part of STARR II); Edward Beadenkopf, Principal Project Director/Vice President, ATKINS (part of STARR II); Alan Springett, Senior Engineer, Risk Assessment Lead, James Demby, Jr., P.E., Senior Technical and Policy Advisor, National Dam Safety Program, and Shudipto Rahman, Civil Engineer, Risk Analysis Branch, Federal Emergency Management Agency The Power of GIS in the Regulation of Dams Dusty Myers, P.E., Chief, Dam Safety Division, and Josh Watts, GIS Analyst, MS Department of Environmental Quality The Big Year - 2,000 Dam Inspections Later! Stephen L. Whiteside, P.E., Vice President, Patterson X. Gambill, P.E., Danielle K. Neamtu, P.E., and John D. Boyer, P.E., CDM Smith; and John M. McCain, Manager, Dam Safety Program, SC Department of Health and Environmental Control Digitizing field data collection and facilitating inspections – our experience Emma Hill, Geological Engineer, and Prabeen Joshi, Geotechnical Engineer, Klohn Crippen Berger 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM Tahoma 4 Concurrent Session: 7 - Breach Modeling Moderated by: Victor Vasquez, P.E., Freese & Nichols, Inc.
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AGENDA - MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 A Comprehensive Approach to Inundation Analysis for the Baker River Hydroelectric Project Kevin J. Ruswick, P.E., CFM, Senior Associate, Alex Rutledge, P.G., P.E., Associate, Loring W. Crowley, Project Engineer, and Ali Tabrizi, Ph.D., Senior Staff Professional, Schnabel Engineering; and Joshua Gile, EIT, Senior Engineer Puget Sound Energy Cost Effective Evacuation Mapping: DSS-WISE Vs. HEC-RAS 2D; When to go the Extra Mile Chadrick Douglas Hill, Civil Engineering Specialist, Marc E. Pitman, P.E., Civil Engineering Specialist, and Mike Mahowald, Civil Engineering Specialist, MT Department of Natural Resources and Conservation Concepts for Probabilistic Dam Breach Modeling Christopher Goodell, Principal Consultant, Kleinschmidt Associates 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM Tahoma 5 Concurrent Session: 8 - National Levee Program Update Moderated by: Eric C. Halpin, P.E., US Army Corps of Engineers What we know today about our nations levees: The Levee Portfolio Report Eric C. Halpin, P.E., Deputy DSO/LSO, US Army Corps of Engineers Status of Inventory and Review Activities with Non-federal Levee Systems Jamie L. McVicker, P.E., Levee Safety Program Manager, US Army Corps of Engineers The Challenges of Non-Program Levees Andrew J. Orlovsky, P.E., Civil Engineer Manager, PA Department of Environmental Protection; and Almur S. Whiting IV, P.E., Dam Safety Program Manager, US Army Corps of Engineers Risk Informed Decisions for Levees Tammy Conforti, P.E., Levee Safety Program Manager, US Army Corps of Engineers Federal Levee Safety Guidelines Noah D. Vroman, P.E., Director - Levee Safety Production Center, and Michael K. Sharp, Ph.D., P.E., US Army Corps of Engineers 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM Chelan 4 Constitution and Bylaws Committee 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM Exhibit Hall 4E Welcome Reception and Lightning Talks
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AGENDA - TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM Fall’s Suite Speaker Preview Room Open
Tuesday General Session Discussion of Lessons to be Learned from the 2017 Oroville Dam Spillway Incident
7:30 AM – 5:30 PM Skybridge 4D Registration Open 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM Exhibit Hall 4E Continental Breakfast with the Exhibitors 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM Meet at Level One Convention Place bus pickup area for departure Whale Watching Guest Tour 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM Hall 4F General Session - Tuesday General Session
In its final report, the Independent Forensic Team (IFT) for the 2017 Oroville Dam spillway incident identified a number of lessons to be learned from the incident. This session will be a discussion of some of those lessons to be learned with a panel of regulators and dam owners. For each lesson to be discussed, John France, the leader of the IFT, will explain the team’s thoughts on that lesson, and then ask each panel member to comment. Questions will also be taken from the audience.
Discussion of Lessons to be Learned from the 2017 Oroville Dam Spillway Incident Moderated by John W France, P.E. Speakers and Panelists: Ted E. Craddock, P.E., California Department of Water Resources, O&M Division; David E. Capka, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission; Sharon K. Tapia, P.E., California Division of Safety of Dams; Roger L. Raeburn, Pacificorp; Bill McCormick, P.E., P.G., Colorado State Engineer’s Office; and Darren J. Brinker, P.E., Denver Water 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM Exhibit Hall 4E Refreshment Break 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Tahoma 1-2 Concurrent Session: 9 - Spillway Condition Assessment Moderated by: Gregory S. Paxson, P.E., Schnabel Engineering Observations and Lessons Learned from FERC’s Spillway Inspection Initiative Douglas Johnson, Regional Engineer, Portland Office, Justin Nettle, Senior Engineer, and Eric Kennedy, Senior Engineer, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
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AGENDA - TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 Observed Trends during Spillway Assessments Katherine Maher, Project Engineer, Cory Miyamoto, Project Engineer, and David Gutierrez, Senior Geotechnical and Water Resources Engineer, GEI Consultants, Inc. Iron Gate Stilling Basin Rehabilitation Kelcy T. Adamec, Civil Engineer, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission; and Nathan Higa, Civil Engineer, and Roger L. Raeburn, Chief Dam Safety Engineer, PacifiCorp 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Tahoma 3 Concurrent Session: 10 - Levees Moderated by: Jared D. Deible, P.E., Michael Baker International Use of Fat Clays in Design of Levees Ray E. Martin, Owner, REM, LLC; George Sills, Manager, George Sills Geotechnical Engineering Consultant, L.L.C LLC; and David Williams, President, David T. Williams and Associates Deformation-based versus Limit Equilibrium Analyses to Assess the Effect of Repeated Rise and Fall of Water Level on the Stability of Princeville Levee Rowshon Jadid, Graduate Student, Brina Montoya, Assistant Professor, and Mo Gabr, Professor, North Carolina State University; and Victoria Bennett, Assistant Professor, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Applying New Probabilistic Framework to Capture Extreme Uncertainty in Risk Management for Levee System Safety Azadeh Mostofi, PhD Candidate, University of Texas at Austin 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Tahoma 4 Concurrent Session: 11 - Post Tensioning Moderated by: Stan Boyle, Ph.D., P.E., Shannon & Wilson, Inc. Installation and Verification Monitoring of High Capacity Multi-Strand Tendons for Dam Anchoring Mark Sinclair, Manager Engineering & Technical, Traylor SRG LLC Post-Tensioned Anchor Load Distribution for Gated-Spillway Lift Joint Stabilization Matthew W. Drewek, Ph.D., P.E., Senior Structural Engineer, and William H. Walton, P.E., S.E., F.ASCE, D.GE, Vice President / Senior Practice Leader, GEI Consultants, Inc.; and David R. Tripp, P.E., Dam Safety Engineer / Generation Engineer, Upper Peninsula Power Company 3D Geologic Modeling and Probabilistic Stability Analyses Support a Rock Face Stabilization Project at Boundary Dam, Pend Oreille River, Washington State Robert Cannon, P.G., Senior Vice President, Frederic Snider, P.G., Associate Scientist, Alex Rutledge, P.G., P.E., Associate Scientist, and John Gagnon, P.G., Senior Staff Scientist, Schnabel Engineering; Dam Safety 2018 • Seattle, WA
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AGENDA - TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 and Andre Ball, P.E., Dam Safety Engineer, and Kimberly Pate, P.G., P.E., Chief Dam Safety Engineer, Seattle City Light 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Tahoma 5 Concurrent Session: 12 - Don’t Just Sit There! Let’s Talk About Dam Security Moderated by: John H. Moyle, P.E., New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection U.S. Bureau of Reclamation Embankment Vulnerability Studies Nathan Nakamoto, Technical Specialist, Bureau of Reclamation Research Update on Dams Sector Topics: Following the Trail of Innovation Yazmin Seda-Sanabria, Program Manager, Critical Infrastructure Protection and Resilience Program, and Michael K. Sharp, Ph.D., Technical Director for Civil Works Infrastructure, U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center Cybersecurity Capability Maturity Model and Pilot Study Michelle Yezierski, Civil Engineer, US Department of Homeland Security; and Kavita Mak, US Department of Homeland Security 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Chelan 4 Young Professionals Interest Group Attend this short and informal meeting to learn about ASDSO’s Young Professional Interest Group (under 40) and how you can become connected to YP’s from across the dam and levee safety community. 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM Lunch On Own and Dine Around Sign up in the registration area to reserve your seat. 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM Off-site Technical Journal Editorial Committee 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM Tahoma 1-2 Concurrent Session: 13 - Non-Breach Flows Moderated by: Arthur C. Miller, Ph.D., P.E., AECOM Dam-Induced Flooding: Scenarios, Consequences, and Difficult Choices for NRCS Dam Rehabilitation Projects Stephen Durgin, P.E., National Design Engineer, USDA – NRCS 26
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AGENDA - TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 WinDAM, A Dam Safety Engineering Tool for Breach and Non-Breach Flood Events Sherry L. Hunt, Research Leader and Research Civil Engineer (Hydr), Darrel M. Temple, Research Leader (Retired), and Ronald D. Tejral, Agricultural Engineer, USDA - ARS; Stephen Durgin, P.E., National Design Engineer, and Karl Visser, Civil Engineer (Hydr), USDA - NRCS; and Abdelfatah Ali, Post-doctoral Research Associate, ORISE/ORAU Innovation in Colorado: High Hazard Dam Release - Downstream Floodplain Impacts Database and Tools Amanda J. Hess, H&H Group Manager, Gannett Fleming, Inc.; and Bill McCormick, Chief, Dam Safety, and Kallie Bauer, Dam Safety Engineer, CO Division of Water Resources 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM Tahoma 3 Concurrent Session: 14 - Geologic Issues Moderated by: Keith Mills, P.E., G.E., Oregon Water Resources Department Assessment of Rock Mass Failure Modes Related to Block 18/19 Movement, Upper Baker Dam, Puget Sound Energy Rex Whistler, Geological Engineer, Robert Clark, Senior Associate Civil Engineer, and Will Hultman, Vice President, Geological Engineer, Shannon & Wilson, Inc.; and Robert Romocki, Chief Dam Safety Engineer, Puget Sound Energy Geologic and Geotechnical Considerations for Condition Assessments of Unlined Granitic Spillways in the Sierra Nevada, California Robert A. McManus, Principal Geotechnical Engineer, PG&E; and Drew Kennedy, Principal Geologist, SAGE Engineers, Inc. 3D Geological Modeling as a Tool for Evaluating Dam Foundations Cameron Bartsch, P.Geol, Structural Geologist, Terrane Geoscience Inc.; Robert Romocki, Chief Dam Safety Engineer, Puget Sound Energy; Todd R. Kincaid, Ph.D., Hydrogeologist, GeoHydros; and William Hultman, P.E., Vice President, Shannon & Wilson Inc. 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM Tahoma 4 Concurrent Session: 15 - Applying Practical Knowledge/Lessons Learned Moderated by: Fred R. DeLeon, Jr., ATC Group Services, LLC Colorado’s Comprehensive Dam Safety Evaluation process uncovers long history of dam safety concerns and prompts immediate action at Marshall Lake Dam Ryan Schoolmeesters, P.E., Dam Safety Engineer, and John Hunyadi, P.E., Dam Safety Engineer, CO Division of Water Resources Practical Experience with Development and Implementation of Effective Construction Monitoring Plans Joseph Kudritz, P.E., Water Resource Engineer, Brian Afek, P.E., Project Manager, and Jacob Bench, E.I., Civil Associate, Michael Baker International Dam Safety 2018 • Seattle, WA
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AGENDA - TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 A Review of the Historical Design of Concrete Dams Holding the Middle Third Kevin Griebenow, Civil Engineer, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM Tahoma 5 Concurrent Session: 16 - Risk Moderated by: Anthony L. Fernandes How Joining Asset and Dam Safety Risks Provides Greater Insight into Management Decisions - Assessment of Nine Dams on the Waikato River, New Zealand M. Jonathan Harris, National Practice Leader for Dam Safety and Risk, Schnabel Engineering; Will Oxley, Strategic Asset Planner, Mercury; and Murray Gillon, Senior Consulting Engineer, Damwatch Engineering Ltd. Third Time’s the Charm: South Carolina’s Dam Safety Program’s experience with Hurricane Irma, the state’s third significant storm event in three years. Jill Stewart, P.E., Director, Dam Safety and Stormwater Permitting Division, John McCain, P.E., Manager, Dam Safety Section, and Shawn Frazer, Associate Engineer, SC Department of Health and Environmental Control Inches of Flood Risk Reduction, Miles of Community Benefits – Balancing Goals & Interests Through a String of Dam Removal Projects on the Pawcatuck River Nils S. Wiberg, P.E., CFM, Associate/Chief Water Resources Engineer, Fuss & O’Neill, Inc. 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm Chelan 1 Technology Task Group 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm Exhibit Hall 4E Refreshment Break 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM Tahoma 1-2 Concurrent Session: 17 - Decade Dam Failures Part One Moderated by: Mark Rothbauer, P.E., Nicholson Construction Company 110th Anniversary of Hauser Dam Failure, Montana Stephen Durgin, P.E., National Design Engineer, USDA – NRCS A Review of the September 23, 1938 Fort Peck Dam Construction Slide Charles Redlinger, Senior Geotechnical Engineer, and Laila Berre, Dam Safety Program Manager, Northwest Division, US Army Corps of Engineers; and Keith Ferguson, Vice-President, HDR 28
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AGENDA - TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 Hold Back The Dam, Boys! -The Story of the Minnedosa Spillway Failure Jonathan Pittman, P.E., Senior Associate, Schnabel Engineering 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM Tahoma 3 Concurrent Session: 18 - Get Out! Moderated by: Stephen L. Whiteside, P.E., CDM Smith Is It Time to Update Federal Guidelines for Dam Safety, FEMA 64 EAPs Robert Beduhn, Director, Dams, Levees and Civil Works, HDR The Human Element: Warning and Evacuation During the Oroville Dam Incident Gregory Richards, P.E., CFM, Project Engineer, and Jesse Pope, P.E., CFM, Hydraulic & Hydrologic Engineer, Gannett Fleming, Inc.; and Jason T. Needham, Consequence Specialist, US Army Corps of Engineers A Comparison of Risk and Resilience Interpretations of the Crisis at Oroville Lucien Hollins, Undergraduate Researcher, Daniel Eisenberg, Ph.D., and Thomas Seager, Associate Professor, Arizona State University 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM Tahoma 4 Concurrent Session: 19 - Hydrology/PMP Moderated by: Brian M. Crookston, Ph.D., P.E., Schnabel Engineering My 23-year Perspective of PMP and Precipitation Frequency Estimates for Dam Safety Applications in the United States Tye W. Parzybok, President/CEO and Chief Meteorologist, MetStat, Inc. Hydrologic Analysis Used to Update the Rainfall from the July 1942 “Smethport” Storm-Important Applications for Dam Safety and Design Bill Kappel, President/Chief Meteorologist, and Doug Hultstrand, Senior Hydrometerologist, Applied Weather Associates; and Joe Bellini and Peter Masopust, Aterra Solutions Uncertainty in Hydrologic Estimates Arthur C. Miller, Science Practice Leader, AECOM 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM Tahoma 5 Concurrent Session: 20 - Seepage and Grouting Moderated by: Randall P. Bass, P.E., Schnabel Engineering
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AGENDA - TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 A DAM Innovative Solution: Cutoff Walls and Pressure Grouting at Georgia’s Richland Creek Dam Brian D. Barkauskas, P.E., Business Development Director, Raphael Delhaye, Assistant Project Manager, and Eloy Ramos, P.E., Project Manager, Nicholson Construction Company; and H. Craig Robinson, P.E., Piedmont Geotechnical Consultants Grouting in Dams and Levees: The Fundamentals Dr. Donald A. Bruce, President, Geosystems, L.P. Using Technology to Better Understand Seepage at the Laurel Bed Dam in Virginia Thomas I. Roberts P.E., C.F.M, Regional Dam Safety Engineer, VA Department of Conservation and Recreation; Don Sipher, P.E., F.A.C.E.C., President, Froehling & Robertson, Inc.; Ryan Blanchard, Vice President of Business Development, Keith Wall, Director of Business Development, and David Bierman, Staff Geophysicist, Willowstick Technologies 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM Chelan 2 Peer Review Info Session Attend this short and informal meeting to learn about ASDSO’s Peer Reviews and their benefits for state dam safety regulatory and (all types of) dam owner organizations, including those licensed by FERC. Also learn how you can apply or nominate a colleague to become part of the panel of peer reviewers eligible to participate in ASDSO peer review or independent audit projects. 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Exhibit Hall 4E Reception in the Exhibit Hall and Door Prize Drawings 5:15 PM – 6:30 PM Tahoma 5 USACE Town Hall Meeting
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AGENDA - WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM Fall’s Suite Speaker Preview Room Open 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM Skybridge 4D Registration Open 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM Exhibit Hall 4E Continental Breakfast with the Exhibitors 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM Tahoma 1-2 Concurrent Session: 21 - Public Safety and Outreach Moderated by: Andy Peters, Pacific Netting Products Low Head Dams - Addressing Safety AT Dams Manuela Johnson, State of Indiana Silver Jackets Lead, Indiana Department of Homeland Security How Multiple Dam Table Top Exercises is a Win-Win Situation Natalie Rogers, P.E., CFM, Water Resources Engineer, FTN Associates Ltd.; and Marc Johnson, P.E., CFM, Principal Water Resources Engineer, FTN Associates Ltd. Implications of updating inundation mapping for use in Emergency Action Plans: Sutherlin Dams Edward George Robison, Senior Project Manager, and Nathan Cox, Hydraulic Engineer, McMillen Jacobs Associates; and Meghan Walter, State Hydraulic Engineer – Oregon, USDA - NRCS 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM Tahoma 3 Concurrent Session: 22 - Spillway Rehabs Moderated by: Chad R. Davis, P.E., HDR Engineering, Inc. The Floating Bulkhead: A Practical, Flexible, and Economical Approach to Dewatering Gates Christopher T. Goodwin, P.E., Water Resources Manager, and Todd M. Rudolph, Water Resources Engineer, Ayres Associates Lake Delhi Dam Reconstruction – A Good Dam Story William Holman, Senior Project Manager, Stanley Consultants, Inc. Fine Tuning a Piano Key Weir Randall P. Bass, P.E., Principal, Schnabel Engineering LLC
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AGENDA - WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM Tahoma 4 Concurrent Session: 23 - Internal Erosion Moderated by: Robert R. Bowers, P.E., OBG Hyatt Dam - Challenges of Modifying a 96-Year Old Embankment Dam to Address Internal Erosion Risk Elizabeth Ouellette, P.E., Geotechnical Engineer, Brandt Demars, P.E., Regional Construction Engineer, and Tara Schenk McFarland, P.E., Program Manager, Bureau of Reclamation Martin Reservoir Failure Case History - Revisited Mark Pabst, Consultant; and John W. France, AECOM Embankment Breach Research: Observed Internal Erosion Processes Abdelfatah K. Ali, Post-doctoral Research Associate, ORISE/ORAU; Sherry L. Hunt, Research Leader and Research Civil Engineer, Ronald D. Tejral, Agricultural Engineer, and Darrel M. Temple, Research Leader (Retired), USDA - ARS 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM Tahoma 5 Concurrent Session: 24 - PMP Moderated by: Douglas L. Johnson, P.E., Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Use of Stochastic Storm Transposition Methods for Developing the PMF for FERC-regulated Bear River, Utah Hydroelectric Project Alyssa Hendricks Dietrich, Senior Hydrometeorologist, Victoria Sankovich Bahls, Senior Hydrometeorologist, and Tye Parzybok, President/CEO, Chief Meteorologist, MetStat, Inc.; Christopher Bahner, WEST Consultants, Inc.; and Roger Raeburn, Chief Dam Safety Engineer, PacifiCorp Temporal Distribution of Probable Maximum Precipitation Joseph Wilson, Civil Engineer, Dam and Reservoir Safety Program, MO Department of Natural Resources Updating PMP Analysis Through Collaboration-The Colorado-New Mexico Regional Extreme Precipitation Analysis, Setting a new Standard of Practice Bill Kappel, President/Chief Meteorologist, Doug Hultstrand, Senior Hydrometeorologist, and Geoff Muhlestein, Senior GIS Analyst, Applied Weather Associates 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM Chelan 5 Tailings Dams Regulatory Committee
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AGENDA - WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM Exhibit Hall 4E Refreshment Break 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Tahoma 1-2 Concurrent Session: 25 - Spillway Assessment Moderated by: Meghan Walter, P.E., USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service “You Don’t Know What You Don’t Know” - Inspecting Spillways and Assessing Potential Failure Modes Paul Schweiger, Vice President, Manager of Dams and Hydraulics Section, and Robert A. Kline, Vice President, Gannett Fleming, Inc. Application of a Systematic Integrated Framework for Spillway Inspection and Assessment Ali Reza Firoozfar, Hydraulic Engineer, Kenwarjit S. Dosanjh, Hydraulic Structures Section Manager, Keith C. Moen, Northwest Hydropower Engineering Manager, Edwin T. Zapel, Dam, Hydro, Civil Works, Hydraulic Design Lead, and William R. Fiedler, Dam Safety/Risk Senior Technical Advisor, HDR Folsom Dam Auxiliary Spillway and Oroville Flood Control Outlet Spillway – How the Offspring Differs from the Parent Cecily M. Nolan, P.E., Civil / Structural Engineer, Ethan Thompson, P.E., Lead Hydraulic Engineer, Kenneth R. Pattermann, P.E., G.E., Geotechnical Engineer, and Michele K. Louie, P.E., Civil / Structural Engineer, US Army Corps of Engineers; and Nathan C. Cox, P.E., Hydraulic Engineer, McMillen Jacobs Associates 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Tahoma 3 Concurrent Session: 26 - Levees Moderated by: Emily Schwartz, P.E., Black and Veatch Zero to Thirty in Sixty Days - Critical Levee Repair Sites Rehabilitation Effort, Central Valley, California Richard Millet, P.E., G.E., Vice President, Water Resources, Rob Nixon, P.E., G.E., Loren Murray, P.E., and Armando Lopez, Project Manager/Construction Manager, AECOM; Kent Zenobia, P.E., Supervising Engineer Specialist, Division of Flood Management, and David Wheeldon, P.E., Supervising Engineer, Division of Flood Management, CA Department of Water Resources Where’s the Risk? An Analysis of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Levee Risks Hollie Ellis, Senior Vice President, Shannon & Wilson, Inc.; Larry Roth, ARCADIS; and Erin Mullin, P.E., Delta Stewardship Council Hurricane Harvey: analyzing and preventing floods inside a levee Phil Martin, Asst. General Manager, Fort Bend County Levee Improvement District No. 2
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AGENDA - WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Tahoma 4 Concurrent Session: 27 - Monitoring and Inspection Moderated by: Joe Witczak, P.E., Washington State Department of Ecology Scanning Sonar Applications for Dam Inspections and Bathymetric Surveys Tracy B. Vermeyen, Hydraulic Engineer, Bureau of Reclamation Dam Drone Inspections – Low Cost, High Value Data The New Exchequer Dam Story George Meister, P.E., Senior Engineer/UAS Coordinator, and Chad Masching, P.E., Senior Engineer, GEI Consultants, Inc. Preserving Instrumentation at New Waddell Dam Aaron L. Ashcroft, Sr. Civil Engineer, Reliability, Central Arizona Project 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Tahoma 5 Concurrent Session: 28 - Cracking and Blasting Moderated by: John A. Bove, AECOM Designing Geotextiles to Span Open Cracks in Embankments Benjamin C. Doerge, Geotechnical Engineer, M & E Consultants/USDA - NRCS (Retired); and Karl K. Visser, Hydraulic Engineer, USDA – NRCS Will My Filter Crack? Testing 1, 2, 3. Evaluation of the Suitability of Sand Material for Filters in Dams Daniel Frechette, Principal Geotechnical Engineer, Wood Environment & Infrastructure Solutions, Inc.; and Stephen Brown, Senior Geotechnical Engineer, Flood Control District of Maricopa County Dam Safety Branch Criteria for Controlled Close Proximity Blasting at the Oroville Dam Spillways and Flood Control Structure John Lemke, President, Geodaq, Inc.; Mike Driller, Mark Schultz, Supervising Engineer, Division of Safety of Dams, and Amin Islam, Engineer, CA Department of Water Resources; and Gordon Revey, Revey Associates Inc. 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM Exhibit Hall 4E Lunch with the Exhibitors and Door Prize Drawings 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM Chelan 5 Committee on Educational Outreach
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AGENDA - WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM Chelan 4 Dam Design & Construction Committee 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM Tahoma 1-2 Concurrent Session: 29 - Soapbox Session: Toward Industry-Wide Use of Best Technical Practices Facilitated by: Mark E. Baker, P.E., Dam and Levee Safety Officer, National Park Service This Soapbox will explore whether the current dam safety industry’s use of technical practices/ guidelines is working well or if improvements are needed. The audience will have an opportunity to contribute to the discussion. 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM Tahoma 3 Concurrent Session: 30 - Zoned Embankments and Deformation Moderated by: Mark Thompson, Black & Veatch Corp. Use of FLAC Modeling and Other Factors for Assessing Operational Risk at Ritschard Dam Don Meyer, P.E., Senior Water Resources Engineer, and Ray Tenney, P.E., Deputy Chief Engineer, Colorado River Water Conservation District; and Tiffany Adams, Ph.D.., P.E., Geotechnical Engineer, AECOM Design of a High Hydraulic Asphalt Core Rockfill Dam for Colorado Donald Montgomery, Principal Engineer, Taylor Scott, P.E., Civil Engineer, and Dr. Christine Weber, Senior Associate, Stantec; and Joe Donnelly, Project Manager - Water Resource Engineer, Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District Evaluation of Liquefaction Resistance of Gravelly Soil Using the Dynamic Cone Penetrometer Kyle M. Rollins, Professor, and T. Leslie Youd, Professor Emeritus, Brigham Young University; and Michael Talbot, Project Engineer, US Bureau of Reclamation 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM Tahoma 4 Concurrent Session: 31 - Risk and Hydrology Moderated by: Ellen Faulkner, P.E., Ayres Associates Risk-Informed Hydrologic Design using Stochastic Models Joseph Wright, Supervisory Hydraulic Engineer, and Amanda Stone, Hydrologic Engineer, Bureau of Reclamation, Technical Services Center Use of Annual Maximum Streamflow Records for Low-Probability Flood Estimation Joseph V. Bellini, P.E., PH, D.WRE, CFM, Vice President and Principal Water Resources Engineer, Aterra Solutions Dam Safety 2018 • Seattle, WA
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AGENDA - WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 Improving Watershed Precipitation Frequency Estimates for Risk-Informed Decision-Making Debbie Martin, Senior Hydrometeorologist, Katie Ward, Senior Meteorologist, and Jason Caldwell, Chief Hydrometeorologist, MetStat, Inc.; and Mel Schaefer, MGS Engineering Consultants, Inc. 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM Exhibit Hall 4E Refreshment Break 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM Tahoma 1-2 Concurrent Session: 32 - Decade Dam Failures Part Two Moderated by: Dana Miller, Colorado Division of Water Resources 70th Anniversary of the Columbia River Dike Failure Stephen Durgin, P.E., National Design Engineer, USDA – NRCS The Mud Pond / Lake Lee Dam Failures – A Story of Mistakes in Two Centuries R. Lee Wooten, P.E., Principal, GEI Consultants, Inc.; William C. Salomaa, Director, Paul Marinelli, P.E., Dam Safety Engineer, and Edward M. Connor, Dam Safety Engineer, Office of Dam Safety, MA Department of Conservation and Recreation; and Alon Dominitz, P.E., Section Chief – Dam Safety, NY Department of Environmental Conservation 40th Anniversary of the Palagnedra Dam Failure Alon Dominitz, P.E., Chief, NY Department of Environmental Conservation; and Johnathon Atkins, Dam Safety Division, MS Department of Environmental Quality See What’s New at DamFailures.org! Gregory Richards, P.E., CFM, ASDSO DamFailures.org Subcommittee Chair, Gannett Fleming, Inc. 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM Tahoma 3 Concurrent Session: 33 - Regulatory Guidance Moderated by: Charles F. Cobb, P.E., Alaska Department of Natural Resources Environmental Consequence Classification of Mine Dam Failures: Updating the Canadian Classification System Lee Nikl, Principal/Senior Environmental Scientist, and Julia Steele, Golder Associates Ltd.; Lindsay Robertson, Klohn Crippen Berger; Scott Davidson, New Gold Inc.; and Rob Schryburt, Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry Introducing NRCS Design Guidance for Articulated Concrete Block Armored Spillways Jon Fripp, Stream Mechanics Civil Engineer, Karl Visser, Hydraulic Engineer, and Stephen Durgin, P.E., National Design Engineer, USDA-NRCS 36
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AGENDA - WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 FEMA Public Assistance (PA) Disaster Funding for Dams Preston W. Wilson, Civil Engineer, and Lujuana Richardson, Section Chief, Federal Emergency Management Agency 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM Tahoma 4 Concurrent Session: 34 - Hydraulic Modeling Moderated by: Jonathan D. Keeling, Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. Physical Modeling of Air Demand at Cedar Cliff Dam Using 1:8 and 1:19 Scale Models Dan Gessler, Vice President, Andy Johansson, Director, Hydraulic Modeling, and Chris Miller, Engineer II, Alden Research Laboratory, Inc.; John Eddy, PMC Hydro Program Engineer, and Brad Keaton, Chief Dam Safety Engineer, Duke Energy; and Hasan Kocahan, Manager, Hydroplus Inc. What Happens When Spillway Gates Can’t be Opened Damian M. Gomez, Water Resources Engineer, and Kevin Miller, Civil/Water Resources Engineer, Gomez and Sullivan Engineers, DPC Quantification and Mitigation of Uplift on a Non-Ogee Shaped Spillway Crest: Numerical and Physical Hydraulic Modeling of Mathis Dam Joe Orlins, Director, Hydraulic Modeling and Consulting, Zach Taylor, and Dan Gessler, Vice President, Alden Research Laboratory, Inc.; and Todd Barber, Senior Engineer – SCG Hydro Services, Southern Company 3:30 PM - 7:00 PM Exhibit Hall 4E Exhibitor Move Out
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AGENDA - THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 7:30 am – 3:30 pm Tahoma Foyer Workshop Registration Desk Open
Workshop Participants
7:30 am – 8:30 am Tahoma Foyer Coffee Break for Workshop Participants 8:00 AM - 4:15 PM Meet at Level One Convention Place bus pickup area for departure Field Trip - Mud Mountain Dam See page 44 for details
Please use The Conference Center main entrance on the North side of Pike Street, next to the Wild Rye Cafe Bakery. Take the escalator up two floors to the Tahoma Level.
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM Tahoma 5 Technical Workshop Dam-Break Flood Modeling/Mapping Using DSS-WISE Lite Mustafa S. Altinaker, Ph.D., Director and Research Professor; Marcus McGrath, Research and Development Engineer; and Vijay Ramalingam, Ph.D., Research Scientist, National Center for Computational Hydroscience and Engineering (NCCHE), University of Mississippi See page 46 for details 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM Tahoma 1-2 Technical Workshop On-Site Response Guidance for Seepage and Internal Erosion Incidents Doug Yadon, P.E., G.E., P.G., CEG, Senior Consultant/Engineering Geology and Geotechnical Engineering, AECOM; Jennifer Williams, P.E., Dams Market Sector Leader, AECOM; Jason Boomer, P.E., Geotechnical Team Manager, AECOM; Michele Lemieux, P.E., Dam Safety Program Manager, Dam Safety Section, MT Department of Natural Resources and Conservation; Bill McCormick, P.E., Chief, Dam Safety, CO Division of Water Resources See page 45 for details 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Meet at Level One Convention Place bus pickup area for departure Field Trip - Masonry Dam and Cedar River Watershed See page 43 for details
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POSTER PRESENTATIONS Poster Displays are located in the Exhibit Hall 4E. Don’t miss the Poster Lightning Talks, which will be held on Monday, September 10 from 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM and from 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM. Critical Infrastructure and Flood Risk Management Innovation for Dam Safety Monitoring Glen Alexander, Dam Safety and Floodplain Compliance Supervisor, Kentucky Division of Water; and Katherine Osborne, Project Manager, Stantec 20th Anniversary of the Archusa Dam Failure Johnathon Atkins, E.I.T, MS Department of Environmental Quality Probabilistic Flood Hazard Assessment for Risk Analysis of a Rockfill Dam using SEFM Bruce Barker, Principal, MGS Engineering Consultants, Inc.; Matthew Muto and John Dong, Southern California Edison; Jason Caldwell and Katie Ward, MetStat, Inc; and Nicole Novembre, Brava Engineering Electric Lake Dam – Physical Modeling of the Morning Glory Outlet Works Kirsten Blezy, P.Eng, Hydraulic Engineer, and Brian Hughes, P.Eng., Principal, Northwest Hydraulic Consultants Ltd.; and Roger Raeburn, P.E., Chief Dam Safety Engineer, PacifiCorp Use of Fragility Analyses on Dams for use in Informing Design Michael Boone, Geotechnical Engineer, Black & Veatch; and Alidad Hashemi, Structural Engineer, Bechtel Corporation NOAA’s National Water Model: Providing the Nation with Actionable Water Intelligence Edward Capone, NOAA/NWS Northeast River Forecast Center Eastvale Dam Emergency Repair: A Collaborative Approach Jared Deible, Technical Manager, Pete Logsdon, Civil Engineer, and Scott Zang, Technical Expert Geotechnical, Michael Baker International; and Jonathan Conville, Acting Chief of Dam Safety, PA Department of Environmental Protection Lessons Learned from Over 53 NRCS Dam Breach Analyses Using HEC-RAS 2D Sunit Deo, Senior Water Resources Engineer, and Kelley Rich, Water Resources Engineer, HDR The use of 2D High-Resolution Dam Break Flood Maps on the Implementation of Emergency Action Plans Reinaldo Garcia, Director of Model Development and Applications, Hydronia LLC; and Pully Torres and Rafael Rosa, Torres-Rosa Consulting Engineers Inexpensive Model Dam Building Provides a Wealth of Firsthand Experience Megan G. Garrett, P.G., Dam Safety Program Manager, and Thomas Child, P.E., Civil Engineer, US Army Corps of Engineers A Review of the Historical Design of Concrete Dams Holding the Middle Third Kevin Griebenow, Civil Engineer, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Dam Safety 2018 • Seattle, WA
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POSTER PRESENTATIONS Trunnion Transition Plate Modeling Techniques and the Resulting Strut Behavior in Radial Gate Finite Element Analyses Kevin Gerst and Christopher Buller, Peterson Brustad Inc.; and Roger Raeburn, Chief Dam Safety Engineer, PacifiCorp Assessment of Potential Tree Root Impacts on the 2017 Oroville Dam Spillway Incident Leslie F. Harder, Senior Professional Associate, HDR Geotechnical Applications of Unmanned Aerial System Surveys for Inspection and Investigation Michael Hughes, Senior Project Manager, Ty Moyer, Commercial UAS Director, and Rob Nixon, Senior Project Manager, AECOM Labyrinth Weir Foundation Design on Highly Expansive Soil Shawn Hutcherson, Geotechnical Engineer, Marc T. Miller, and Dustin Mortensen, Freese and Nichols, Inc. Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD) Disaster Recovery Program Kevin Kiniry, Engineer, and Rolando Ayala, Engineer, Freese and Nichols, Inc.; Alan Black, Director of Engineering Division, and Jason Brock, Director of Maintenance Engineering, Harris County Flood Control District; and Chris Fenner, Vice President, Stuart Consulting Group, Inc. Lower Baker Dam – 2: Evaluating Erodibility, Mitigating Leakage, and Addressing Potential Failure Modes at a Concrete Arch Dam through Groundwater Modeling Todd Kincaid, Ph.D., President, GeoHydros, LLC; Robert Romocki, Chief Dam Safety Engineer, Puget Sound Energy; Brent Meyer, Hydrogeologist, EA Engineering, Science, and Technology, Inc., PBC; George Annandale, Dr.-Ing, P.E., Consultant, George W. Annandale, Inc.; Henry Falvey, Dr.- Ing, President, Henry T. Falvey & Associates, Inc.; and William Hultman, P.E., Vice President, Shannon & Wilson, Inc. Modernization of a Dam Safety Inspection and Instrumentation Program Benjamin Phillips, Dam Safety Civil Inspection Engineer, Tennessee Valley Authority Opportunity to Restore Fish Passage at a Small Coastal Dam Matthew Prociv, P.E., Civil Engineer, HDR; and Darrin Raines, City AdministatorAdministrator, City of Cosmopolis New Case Studies with Texas’ New PMP Tool - Small and Large Dam Watersheds, Comparisons to HMR 51/52, and Dilemmas Kelley Rich, Water Resources Engineer, Cris Parker, Senior Water Resources Engineer, and Sunit Deo, Senior Water Resources Engineer, HDR Uncertainty Analysis of Dam Breach Flooding Extents Using FEMA DSS-WISE Lite Hui-Ming (Max) Shih, Senior Water Resource Engineer, CDM Smith; and Charles Thompson, Bureau Chief, and James D. Head, Dam Safety Engineer, NM Office of the State Engineer, Dam Safety Bureau 40
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POSTER PRESENTATIONS Zoned Earthen Embankment Dam Construction Techniques and Approaches Benjamin Toby Sisco, Project Engineer, EIT, Phillips & Jordan, Inc. Hard Rock vs. Heavy Metal – an Innovative Sediment Bypass Tunnel Armoring Solution Richard E. Smith, Dam Safety Program Manager, and Ellen Engberg, Civil Engineer, US Army Corps of Engineers; and Terry Gilliland, Senior Project Manager, Garney Companies, Inc. The influence of the reservoir geometry input approach on the dam breach outflow hydrograph La Plata Dam Breach Analysis, Toa Alta, PR Pully A. Torres, Co-Founder, and Rafael Rosa, Co-Founder, Torres-Rosa Consulting Engineers, PSC Striking a Better Balance: Value Engineering of Native American Dams Throughout the U.S. Matthew Young, P.E., CFM, Safety of Dams Engineer, Flood Hydrology Coordinator, and Lee Mauney, P.E., CFM, Safety of Dams Engineer, Early Warning Systems Coordinator, U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs; and Allison Knaak, Ph.D., Technical Writer, Managed Business Solutions, LLC (Contractor to U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs) Earthen Levee Breach Analyses in South Florida Everglades Protective Areas Sheng Yue, Civil Engineer, IMC/US Army Corps of Engineers
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KICK OFF EVENT Seattle Space Needle Sunday, September 9 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Join fellow conference attendees for a private reception on the Skyline level of this national landmark. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres and cocktails and take in the panoramic views of mountain ranges covered in Douglas Firs, Elliott Bay’s bustling waterfront, and the lights of downtown Seattle. Visit the newly renovated Observation Deck with floor-to-ceiling glass and an unparalleled 360-degree view of the Puget Sound. Registration Fee: $95 per person includes reception-style buffet, beverages, and admission to the space needle and its new observation deck, Atmos. Transportation on Own: Registered attendees are encouraged to ride the Seattle Monorail from the Westlake Center Mall Station (5th and Pine) to the Seattle Center Station, located adjacent to the Space Needle. The monorail departs approximately every 10 minutes, and the round-trip fare is $5.00 per person. Guests driving their personal vehicles may either utilize the valet parking service or the KOMO4 self park garage across the street from the space needle (charges may apply).
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FIELD TRIPS Masonry Dam and Cedar River Watershed Field Trip Thursday, September 13 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
This fieldtrip has filled. Please check at registration to see if any spots have opened. The Cedar River Watershed and Masonry Dam are located 35 miles southeast of Seattle. The 90,638-acre watershed supports a diverse ecosystem and provides about 70% of the drinking water to 1.4 million people in the greater Seattle area. From the Cedar River Watershed, melting snow and rain drain to the Chester Morse Lake and the Masonry Pool reservoirs created by the Masonry Dam. Listed in order from upstream to downstream, the project facilities consist of a roller compacted concrete (RCC) dam (Overflow Dike), a 210 foot high cyclopean concrete gravity dam (Masonry Dam), and a power tunnel and penstocks for transport of water to the powerhouse located approximately 2 river miles downstream of the Masonry Dam. RCC dam, (overflow dike) splits the reservoir at lower water elevations between Chester Morse Lake and the Masonry Pool. This dam helps minimize water losses from the Masonry Pool due to seepage through the glacial moraine forming the right abutment during times when water storage is more important. Below the powerhouse, the water is released back into the river and continues flowing to the Landsburg diversion dam. At Landsburg, a portion of the water is diverted from the river into two large pipelines which run over seven miles to Lake Youngs in Renton. From Lake Youngs, water is pumped a short distance to the Cedar Water Treatment Facility. At Landsburg the water is screened and chlorinated on the way into the pipelines. Seattle Public Utilities built a fish hatchery at Landsburg as part of the Habitat Conservation Plan. This 2.5-hour bus tour includes driving through the historic townsite of Cedar Falls, walking across the Masonry Dam, seeing Chester Morse Lake, and visiting the RCC dam and the Morse Lake Floating Pump Stations, which are deployed in times of drought. Along the way, your guide will share stories and pictures. Ability to walk up to 1/4 mile across uneven surfaces is necessary on this tour. Registration Fees: $95 per person includes motorcoach transportation, guided facility tours, box lunch and beverages. Safety and Security Requirements: Participants should wear sturdy walking shoes (no sandals) and long pants. The air temp in the watershed could be as much as 20 degrees warmer than in downtown Seattle, so please wear layers and bring sunscreen, sunglasses and hats. Registered Attendees: Meet at the Washington State Convention Center on Level One at the Convention Place bus pickup area for departure.
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FIELD TRIPS Mud Mountain Dam Field Trip Thursday, September 13 8:00 AM - 4:15 PM
Mud Mountain Dam is a critical flood risk management project of the United States Army Corps of Engineers, Seattle District. Completed in 1948, after the establishment of the 1936 Flood risk management Act, it is a 432 foot tall earth embankment dam in a narrow canyon on the White River on the boundary between King and Pierce Counties in Washington State. The embankment itself is a rock-fill dam with concrete cutoff wall in an earth core with a crest elevation of 1,257 feet. The width at the base of the embankment is 1600 feet which tapers off to 25 feet at the crest. The 1,200 long spillway has a capacity of moving 245,000 cubic feet of water per second and is designed as an uncontrolled chute to protect the dam in the event a flood risks overtopping the embankment. The intake and tunnel structures include a 9-foot (sediment bypass tunnel) and 23-foot (fish and flood flow passage tunnel). The tunnels are designed to pass normal river flows through the project (averaging 1,429 cubic feet per second) to include any sediment bed load and downstream fish passage as juvenile fish migrate to the Puget Sound. Registration Fees: $95 per person includes motorcoach transportation, guided facility tours, box lunch and beverages. Safety and Security Requirements: This tour includes some physical activity, including the climbing scaffolding style stairs to access the tunnel. In addition, since this tour includes two active construction areas (sediment bypass tunnel and the fish passage facility), the following personal protective equipment (PPE) is required for each participant: Hard hat, Safety vest, Safety glasses*, and Steel toed boots*. The USACE Seattle District will be able to provide hard hats and safety vests for those participants who are unable to bring their own. However, *attendees are required to bring your own safety glasses and steel toed boots for the tour. By registering for this activity, you are agreeing to arrive prepared for the tour with safety glasses and steel toed boots. Attendees who arrive without these items will not be permitted to board the bus. The USACE security protocol requires that all attendees carry a photo id with them. Registered Attendees: Meet in the Washington State Convention Center on Level One at the Convention Place bus pickup area for departure.
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TECHNICAL WORKSHOPS On-Site Response Guidance for Seepage and Internal Erosion Incidents Thursday, September 13 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
This workshop has filled. Please check at registration to see if any spots have opened. Responding to uncontrolled seepage that has initiated internal erosion of an embankment or foundation can be especially challenging. The conditions leading to mechanisms of seepage and internal erosion of earthen dams are reasonably well understood by experts who specialize in these topics. Ongoing research and experience with actual dam incidents are further increasing and refining that understanding. However, a missing link appears to be how to translate that knowledge into specific guidance for real-world emergency response during an uncontrolled seepage and internal erosion event. Instructors: Doug Yadon, PE, GE, PG, CEG, Senior Consultant/Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geologist, AECOM Technical Services, Inc.; Jennifer Williams, PE, Dams Market Sector Leader AECOM Technical Services, Inc., Jason Boomer, PE, Geotechnical Team Manager, AECOM Technical Services, Inc., Michele Lemieux, PE, Dam Safety Section Dam Safety Program Manager, Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation, Bill McCormick, PE, Chief, Dam Safety, Colorado Division of Water Resources, Dam Safety Program Registration Fees: $200 per person includes all course instruction and materials as well as beverage breaks. Professional Development Hours: Up to 4 professional development hours are available for attending the full workshop. Attendees will receive a form on which to record contact hours for continuing education credits.
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TECHNICAL WORKSHOPS Dam-Break Flood Modeling/Mapping Using DSS-WISE Lite Thursday, September 13 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
DSS-WISE™ Lite is a web-based, automated two-dimensional dam- and levee-break flood modeling and mapping capability developed at the National Center for Computational Hydroscience and Engineering, the University of Mississippi with funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). It is accessible via DSS-WISE™ Web platform providing access to a secure, webbased environment consisting of a graphical user interface and a map server. The system is available 24/7 and free of charge to registered users. The graphical user interface (GUI) DSS-WISE™ Lite Prep Tool with real-time error checking allows the user to set up and run dam and levee breach scenarios resolutions from 20 ft. to 200 ft. extremely quickly in 12 intuitive easy steps. The data entry by the user is minimal. The preparation of the input data for the numerical model, based on the userprovided scenario, is fully automated. Parallelized computational engine of DSS-WISE™ Lite solves full dynamic shallow water equations efficiently using a state-of-the-art, shock capturing upwind scheme, and provides the results quickly. In 70% of the cases, the GIS compatible final-results files are returned to the user within half an hour accompanied by an automatically generated final report. DSS-WISE™ Lite is used by federal agencies and state dam safety offices for dam safety studies and preparing emergency action plans. Because of its exceptional speed, it has also been used for operational modeling and emergency response planning efforts. DSS-WISE™ Lite provides a rich set of results files. As the simulation is being computed, the user can monitor the propagation of the flood and the inundation extent on a secure web page. A post-processing module generates flood danger maps, provides daytime and nighttime populations as a function of flood propagation, and carries out loss of life analysis based on the new USBR methodology. Instructors: Dr. Mustafa S. Altinakar, Director and Research Professor; Marcus McGrath, Research and Development Engineer and Ph.D. Candidate; and Dr. Vijay Ramalingam, Research Scientist, National Center for Computational Hydroscience and Engineering (NCCHE) of the University of Mississippi Registration Fees: $300 per person includes all course materials as well as beverage breaks. Professional Development Hours: Up to 8 professional development hours are available for attending the full workshop. Attendees will receive a form on which to record contact hours for continuing education credits.
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EXHIBITOR LISTING - ALPHABETICAL 502 ACF Environmental Inc. 409 AECOM 124 Alert Geomatics 315 ASI Construction LLC 823 ASI Marine 225 Associated Underwater Services, Inc. 716 Axter Coletanche, Inc. 522 Ayres Associates 508 Ballard Marine Construction 710 Barnard Construction Company, Inc. 221 Barr Engineering Co. 110 BAUER-Pileco Inc. 626 BDI 226 Bureau of Reclamation 607 Campbell Scientific, Inc. 317 Canary Systems, Inc. 603 CARPI USA 504 Cascade Drilling L.P. 318 CDM Smith 108 Center Rock Inc. 714 CH2M 604 Clarion North American Energy Hydro Group 627 CMI 424 ConeTec, Inc. 421 Contech Engineered Solutions LLC 427 Contour Sierra Aebi 621 Crofton Industries 715 Crux Subsurface, Inc. 601 DeWind One-Pass Trenching LLC 120 Dyrhoff, Inc. 326 Emagineered Solutions, Inc. 809 Exponent 323 Federal Emergency Management Agency, National Dam Safety Program 702 Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Division of Dam Safety and Inspections 223 Federal Signal 625 FLOW-3D 307 Gannett Fleming, Inc. 50
328 GCP Applied Technologies (DeNeef) 314 GEI Consultants, Inc. 718 Geocomp 214 GeoEngineers, Inc. 624 Geokon, Inc. 721 GEOSLOPE International Ltd. 526 Geotechnics 208 Global Diving & Salvage, Inc. 727 Golder 118 Gomez and Sullivan Engineers, DPC 623 Great Lakes Environmental & Infrastructure 525 Griffin Dewatering 128 GZA GeoEnvironmental Inc. 322 Hayward Baker - Bencor 509 HDR 209 Holt Services, Inc. 703 Hydrogeophysics Inc. 527 Hydronia, LLC 423 Hydroplus Inc. 803 Imdex Limited 114 International Association of Emergency Managers 422 J.F. Brennan Company, Inc. 112 JAFEC USA 321 Kleinschmidt Associates 821 McMillen Jacobs Associates 609 Measurand Inc. 622 Michael Baker International 817 Moretrench 717 Morgan Corp. 222 Nicholson Construction Company 106 Norse Technologies, Inc. 825 Northwest Hydraulic Consultants 713 Obermeyer Hydro, Inc. 628 Olson Engineering, Inc. 722 OneRain Incorporated 216 Pacific Netting Products 313 Phillips & Jordan, Inc. 528 Portland Cement Association
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EXHIBITOR LISTING - ALPHABETICAL 521 Propex GeoSolutions 807 QSP Packers, LLC. 801 Quabbin, Inc. 815 Rite Geosystems 122 RIZZO International, Inc. 126 Robertson Geologging 608 Roctest 704 RST Instruments Ltd. 827 Ruen Drilling 602 SAGE Engineers, Inc. 407 Schnabel Engineering 215 Sensemetrics, inc. 813 Shannon & Wilson, Inc. 707 Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. 723 Tetra Tech 116 The International Journal on Hydropower & Dams 213 The Reinforced Earth Company 708 Traylor SRG LLC 725 Underwater Acoustics International 325 US Army Corps of Engineers 228 US Department of Homeland Security 224 USDA - Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and Agricultural Research Service (ARS) 227 USEngineering Solutions Corp. 324 Vertical Access LLC 524 W.W. Wheeler & Associates, Inc. 501 Watershed Geosynthetics, LLC 728 WEST Consultants, Inc. 523 Willowstick Technologies 507 Wood 217 Worldsensing 401 Worthington Products Inc.
Door Prize Program ASDSO’s Door Prize Program is designed to help you meet and interact with conference exhibitors and sponsors throughout the Exhibit Hall. Drawings will be held in the Resource Center on Tuesday evening from 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm during the reception and on Wednesday from 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm during lunch with the exhibitors. Drop your business card into the participating exhibitor’s collection bowl for a chance to win. Remember, you MUST be present to win. Here is just a sampling of what you could win! • AECOM - TREKZ Titanium Wireless Earbuds • ASI Construction LLC - Nikon COOLPIX W100 (waterproof camera) • Ayres Associates - 6-month craft beer membership • GEI Consultants, Inc. - I-Pad and other goodies • GeoEngineers, Inc. - A year of Washington wines or craft beer (your choice!) • Rizzo International - Amazon Echo • Schnabel - Pike Place Fish Market Pacific Northwest Gift Pack • US Army Corps of Engineers - Beaver T-Shirt Check out the conference app for a complete listing of giveaways. Good luck!
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EXHIBITOR LISTING - BOOTH NUMBER 106 Norse Technologies, Inc. 108 Center Rock Inc. 110 BAUER-Pileco Inc. 112 JAFEC USA 114 International Association of Emergency Managers 116 The International Journal on Hydropower & Dams 118 Gomez and Sullivan Engineers, DPC 120 Dyrhoff, Inc. 122 RIZZO International, Inc. 124 Alert Geomatics 126 Robertson Geologging 128 GZA GeoEnvironmental Inc. 208 Global Diving & Salvage, Inc. 209 Holt Services, Inc. 213 The Reinforced Earth Company 214 GeoEngineers, Inc. 215 Sensemetrics, inc. 216 Pacific Netting Products 217 Worldsensing 221 Barr Engineering Co. 222 Nicholson Construction Company 223 Federal Signal 224 USDA - Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and Agricultural Research Service (ARS) 225 Associated Underwater Services, Inc. 226 Bureau of Reclamation 227 USEngineering Solutions Corp. 228 US Department of Homeland Security 307 Gannett Fleming, Inc. 313 Phillips & Jordan, Inc. 314 GEI Consultants, Inc. 315 ASI Construction LLC 317 Canary Systems, Inc. 318 CDM Smith 321 Kleinschmidt Associates 322 Hayward Baker - Bencor
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323 Federal Emergency Management Agency, National Dam Safety Program 324 Vertical Access LLC 325 US Army Corps of Engineers 326 Emagineered Solutions, Inc. 328 GCP Applied Technologies (DeNeef) 401 Worthington Products Inc. 407 Schnabel Engineering 409 AECOM 421 Contech Engineered Solutions LLC 422 J.F. Brennan Company, Inc. 423 Hydroplus Inc. 424 ConeTec, Inc. 427 Contour Sierra Aebi 501 Watershed Geosynthetics, LLC 502 ACF Environmental Inc. 504 Cascade Drilling L.P. 507 Wood 508 Ballard Marine Construction 509 HDR 521 Propex GeoSolutions 522 Ayres Associates 523 Willowstick Technologies 524 W.W. Wheeler & Associates, Inc. 525 Griffin Dewatering 526 Geotechnics 527 Hydronia, LLC 528 Portland Cement Association 601 DeWind One-Pass Trenching LLC 602 SAGE Engineers, Inc. 603 CARPI USA 604 Clarion North American Energy Hydro Group 607 Campbell Scientific, Inc. 608 Roctest 609 Measurand Inc. 621 Crofton Industries 622 Michael Baker International 623 Great Lakes Environmental & Infrastructure
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EXHIBITOR LISTING - BOOTH NUMBER 624 Geokon, Inc. 625 FLOW-3D 626 BDI 627 CMI 628 Olson Engineering, Inc. 702 Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Division of Dam Safety and Inspections 703 Hydrogeophysics Inc. 704 RST Instruments Ltd. 707 Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. 708 Traylor SRG LLC 710 Barnard Construction Company, Inc. 713 Obermeyer Hydro, Inc. 714 CH2M 715 Crux Subsurface, Inc. 716 Axter Coletanche, Inc. 717 Morgan Corp. 718 Geocomp 721 GEOSLOPE International Ltd. 722 OneRain Incorporated 723 Tetra Tech 725 Underwater Acoustics International 727 Golder 728 WEST Consultants, Inc. 801 Quabbin, Inc. 803 Imdex Limited 807 QSP Packers, LLC. 809 Exponent 813 Shannon & Wilson, Inc. 815 Rite Geosystems 817 Moretrench 821 McMillen Jacobs Associates 823 ASI Marine 825 Northwest Hydraulic Consultants 827 Ruen Drilling
Resource Center The Resource Center is the networking hub of the exhibit hall. Located in the center of the hall, it’s the perfect place to network with other dam and levee safety professionals, relax in the lounge and recharge your phone, or take a look at the Poster Presentations. While there, don’t forget to pick up the latest ASDSO publications as well as publications from some of our partners. For more information on activities taking place in the Resource Center, including the ASDSO Prize Drawing Program, review the listing of Special Activities in the Exhibit Hall.
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EXHIBIT HALL - SPECIAL ACTIVITIES Monday, September 10
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Reception
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Exhibit Show Opening & Poster Lightning Talks Always a popular event, the Lightning Talks provide an opportunity to learn as many exciting ideas about the poster topics as possible in a short, lively manner. Don’t miss these insightful and entertaining minipresentations, which will inspire you to visit the Poster Forum for more in-depth information on the topics that interest you the most.
6:15 PM - 6:30 PM ASDSO Door Prize Program Join us in the Resource Center as ASDSO will announce some of the Prize Drawing Program winners! Remember you MUST be present to win. For more details check out the conference app.
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Book Signing in the Resource Center Floodpath: The Deadliest Man-Made Disaster of 20th Century America and the Making of Modern Los Angeles by Jon Wilkman
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM Continental Breakfast
Exhibit Hall Open 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Exhibit Hall Open 7:30 AM - 6:30 PM 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM Continental Breakfast 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM Refreshment Break
Exhibit Hall Open 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM Refreshment Break
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM Welcome Reception & Poster Lightning Talks Whether you’re a first time attendee or a seasoned veteran the Welcome Reception is a great place to network with colleagues from across the dam and levee safety industry.
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Wednesday, September 12
12:00 PM- 1:30 PM Lunch with the Exhibitors Join us for lunch and networking with the exhibitors. Plus, don’t forget to stick around and see if you won one of the great exhibitor prizes being given away. 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM ASDSO Door Prize Drawing Program Join us in the Resource Center as ASDSO will announce some of the Prize Drawing Program winners! Remember you MUST be present to win. For more details check out the conference app. 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM Refreshment Break
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EXHIBITOR PROFILES ACF Environmental Inc., Booth #502 James Nadeau 34 Vine St Bangor, ME, 04401 (207) 659-6993 jnadeau@acfenv.com www.acfenvironmental.com At ACF Environmental, we understand that every minute on a project means money. So, our team of geosynthetic experts focuses to solve your project challengesfrom the first phone call to the last detail. We have a wide range of solutions from the best suppliers and a network of warehouses to deliver them when you want. Plus, ACF offers technical and job site support, and custom products if thats what is needed. We are in an industry that needs answers, not more questions. Getting the job finished quickly and effectively makes all the difference. Theres work to do. LETS GET IT DONE.
covers the full range of dam safety activities including risk assessments, dam inspections, dam safety analysis, dam rehabilitation design and construction, environmental impact studies, and permitting. AECOM has supported the advancement of dam safety technology by organizing and presenting numerous ASDSOsponsored training courses and workshops. Alert Geomatics, Booth #124 Derek Inglis 36 Topple Drive Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, B3B 1L6, CA (902) 444-7650 sales@alertgeo.com www.alertgeo.com Autonomous GNSS Simplified. Alert Geomatics, a division of Xeos Technologies Inc., was formed to develop new geomatics products that combine the latest in OEM GNSS receivers with advanced telemetry and embedded systems. Focusing on precise position monitoring, these products are used for subsidence monitoring, structural monitoring as well as for science applications including polar ice and volcano monitoring.
AECOM, Booth #409 Ed Toms 6200 S. Quebec St Greenwood Village, CO, 80111 (303) 204-8294 ed.toms@aecom.com www.aecom.com AECOM offers a wide range of planning, design, and program and construction management services, with nearly 85,000 employees serving clients in more than 150 countries. Across all components of the in-project cycle design, build, finance and operate, AECOM is a leader in dam and levee services and was ranked No. 1 for Dams in ENR for 2017. The firms experience
ASI Construction LLC., Booth #315 1880 Office Club Pointe, Suite 2000 Colorado Springs, CO, 80920 (719) 647-2821 info@asidams.com www.asidams.com ASI Construction LLC (ASI) is a self-performing, heavy-civil contractor specializing in the construction and rehabilitation of dams, hydroelectric and renewable energy facilities, pipelines, and other major water resource projects.
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EXHIBITOR PROFILES ASI provides our clients innovative and costeffective solutions to their complex projects. Sophisticated engineering and construction technologies, an honest commitment to fair business dealings along with a partnering approach to our work, and a genuine culture of safety and quality management are the foundations that we build on in all of our projects. ASI is a construction leader in the water resources industry, having successfully completed more than 130 dam and dam rehabilitation projects and 30 Roller Compacted Concrete (RCC) dams. ASI Marine, Booth #823 Drew Michel 40 Centre Dr Orchard Park, NY, 14127-4100 (512) 761-0292 dmichel@asi-group.com www.asi-group.com ASI Marine provides industries and governments worldwide with leading-edge underwater services focused on the assessment and maintenance of underwater infrastructure and environments. More specifically, ASI Marine specializes in underwater remotely operated vehicle (ROV) operations, and marine geophysical and hydrographic surveys. Our underwater ROV operations take place in both contained environments (e.g., inside tunnels, pipelines, etc.) and non-contained open water environments (e.g., dock/dam inspections, pipeline/cable route inspections, intake/outfall inspections, target identification, etc.)
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Associated Underwater Services, Inc., Booth #225 Michael Eakin 6706 NE 175th St., # D Kennmore, WA, 98028 (206) 948-3942 michael@ausdiving.com www.ausdiving.com For over 35 years Associated Underwater Services, Inc. (AUS) has been a leader in the commercial diving, marine construction and ROV industries. AUS is a trusted and qualified contractor for the USACE, the USBR, commercial and privately held hydroelectric utilities. Working hand in hand with hydroelectric engineers AUS assists and works with engineers for the design and construction of cofferdams, intake retrofits and fisheries modules. AUS Diving (Associated Underwater Services) is located in Spokane, Washington and Seattle, Washington, provides high quality diving and underwater construction services throughout the Western United States as well as worldwide.
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EXHIBITOR PROFILES Axter Coletanche, Inc., Booth #716 1500 Du College, Suite# 205 Saint-Laurent, Quebec, H4L 5G6, CA (514) 903-1912 administration@axtercoletanche.com www.coletanche.com Axter Coletanche Inc. distributes the Coletanche® bituminous geomembrane. Coletanche® is a composite geomembrane, combining the advantages of a non-woven geotextile reinforced in the structure for mechanical resistance, a glass fleece for thermal stability and a specifically designed bituminous waterproof binder adapted for use on all types of terrain and environments. It is resistant to ageing, mechanical impact, and can be used under concrete and other covers. Coletanche® offers its expertise while being the optimal solution in Dam other civil engineering applications. Coletanche® is manufactured in a controlled environment that offers an integrated quality system and follows ASTM and other international norms. Coletanche is NSF 61 certified for potable water and has a technical team to help find solutions. Ayres Associates, Booth #522 Chris Goodwin 3433 Oakwood Hills Pkwy Eau Claire, WI, 54701 (715) 834-3161 GoodwinC@AyresAssociates.com www.AyresAssociates.com Innovative solutions for your dam safety challenges, including regulatory compliance; dam safety inspections and potential failure mode analyses; dam break modeling and inundation mapping; stability analysis; EAP development; hydro operation and hydrology studies; gate system design and inspection;
dam alignment surveys; lidar and digital terrain models; and reservoir soundings. We provide engineering solutions to reduce construction costs with our hinged floating bulkhead, an award-winning design. The hinged floating bulkhead is much easier to install than a traditional bulkhead and can be moved from spillway to spillway. Ayres Associates representatives will be in Booth 522 to discuss these and other innovations. Ballard Marine Construction, Booth #508 Melissa Philpott 727 S 27th St Washougal, WA, 09867 (360) 695-5163 melissa.philpott@ballardmc.com www.ballardmc.com Ballard Marine Construction (Ballard) is a specialty marine and underwater contractor. For over 40 years, Ballard has provided turnkey infrastructure construction, rehabilitation and maintenance solutions on projects worldwide for our clients in the energy, industrial and maritime industries. Ballard provides highly technical services to our local, national, and international customers with assets located in or around reservoirs, lakes, rivers, harbors, and in coastal areas. Ballard self performs underwater welding, inspection, concrete repair and a variety of mechanical services. We have the technical capabilities and resources necessary to minimize or eliminate downtime with proper decontamination protocols and practices.
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EXHIBITOR PROFILES Barnard Construction Company, Inc., Booth #710 Kevin Schneider 701 Gold Avenue Bozeman, MT, 59715 (406) 586-1995 kevin.schneider@barnard-inc.com www.barnard-inc.com
as aging concrete and steel components, stability and settlement concerns, seepage modeling, discharge capacity, and hydropower licensing. We also design, inspect, and analyze a wide variety of gate and hoist systems. Our clients projects take us across the Midwest, throughout the Americas, and around the world.
Barnards people are the reason for our success tackling complex and challenging heavy-civil construction projects. With a bonding capacity of over $2 billion, Barnard takes on complicated projects under a variety of contract types. We specialize in dam, reservoir and hydropower construction and rehabilitation, power transmission, tunneling, and pipeline projects. BAUER-Pileco Inc., Booth # 110 Dan Dragone 680 Conroe Park West Dr. Conroe, TX, 77303 dan.dragone@bauerpileco.com www.bauerpileco.com Barr Engineering Co., Booth #221 Kayla Terwey 4300 MarketPointe Drive, Suite 200 Minneapolis, MN, 55435 (952) 842-3692 kterwey@barr.com www.barr.com
BAUER-Pileco Inc. is a leading global provider of foundation equipment and service to the construction industry. Recognized for its technological advances and innovation, BAUERPileco Inc. and its network of dealers represent the BAUER Group across North America.
Barr has five decades of dam and hydroelectric project experience, working with power and mining companies, federal and state agencies, and municipalities. From planning through final design and construction, we know every aspect of dam engineering. That includes inspections, evaluations, feasibility studies, licensing, permitting, dam-removal, and fish passage design. We are particularly adept at projects involving complex issues such 58
BDI, Booth #626 Diana Schen 740 S. Pierce Ave, Unit 15 Louisville, CO, 80027 (303) 494-3230 DianaS@bditest.com www.bditest.com BDI is a unique small business established in 1989 that offers expert diagnostic testing, structural monitoring, and nondestructive
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EXHIBITOR PROFILES evaluation services around the world. Our core team is comprised of experts in civil engineering, physics, instrumentation design, and nondestructive testing. Since we develop and manufacture instruments, provide expert installation and evaluation services along with safe and secure data management, we are the partner that you can trust. With over a thousand successful projects around the world, we measure our own success through the satisfaction level of our partners, end users, and stakeholders. We believe that a reliable infrastructure can be realized by providing an advanced understanding of performance. Bureau of Reclamation, Booth #226 Karen Knight PO Box 25007 Denver, CO, 80225 (303) 445-3044 kknight@usbr.gov www.usbr.gov The Bureau of Reclamation, established in 1902, is best known for the dams, power plants, and canals it has constructed in the 17 Western States. Reclamation’s Dam Safety Program was implemented in 1978 to ensure that Reclamation’s water storage facilities do not present unreasonable risks to the public, property, the environment, or cultural resources. The Program inspects, monitors, and evaluates 363 high hazard dams and dikes at 243 facilities, assesses potential impacts from dam incidents, and takes necessary actions to reduce risk.
Campbell Scientific, Inc., Booth #607 Josh Brown 815 W 1800 N Logan, UT, 84321 (435) 227-9627 jbrown@campbellsci.com www.campbellsci.com Campbell Scientific provides turn-key systems and individual hardware components for the instrumentation and monitoring of major dams worldwide. Campbell Scientific has earned a reputation for manufacturing rugged and reliable low-powered dataloggers for longterm, stand-alone monitoring. Campbell dataloggers and vibrating-wire analyzers link with many sensors to measure pore water pressure, tilt, acceleration, settlement, temperature, displacement, load, vibration, soil moisture, water level, flow, turbidity, and other parameters. Data can be stored onboard or transferred via radio, cellular, or satellite directly to the office. Built on 42 years of proven history and successful deployments, Campbell Scientific will meet your needs for reliable measurements. Canary Systems, Inc., Booth #317 Peter Zimmerman 7151 Lee Highway, Suite 600 Chattanooga, TN, 37421 (423) 661-3661 peter@canarysystems.com www.canarysystems.com We are experts in designing, integrating, maintaining and analyzing all aspects of your dam safety monitoring projects, whether automated or manual. Our off-the-shelf MultiLogger Suite software platform provides seamless integration of all your monitoring data, and our proprietary technology data acquisition systems are a cost-effective way to improve or expand your project. Enjoy complex
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EXHIBITOR PROFILES charting and calculations, powerful alarms and notifications configuration, one-click custom reporting, georeferenced layers, field entry of data, integration with virtually every sensor and data type, and more.
the Sonic system for numerous dam/earthen embankment and geotechnical construction projects globally in support of both design and construction efforts.
CARPI USA, Booth #603 Debbie Freeman 4370 Starkey Rd Ste 4D, P.O. Box 20787 Roanoke, VA, 24018 (540) 776-7727 carpifreeman@aol.com www.carpitech.com Carpi specializes in waterproofing of hydraulic structures--including dams, canals, tunnels, reservoirs, and intake structures--with flexible impermeable geomembranes. In operation since 1963, Carpi provides turnkey services on the patented systems, including design, materials, installation, as well as a full comprehensive warranty, and has completed more than 1350 projects worldwide, including 150 dams. The maintenance-free waterproofing systems are appropriate for new construction, as well as rehabilitation, to address seepage through structures. Seepage reduction can be monitored to verify improvement. If dewatering is not feasible, Carpi is highly experienced at meeting the challenges of underwater seepage repair. Cascade Drilling L.P., Booth #504 Steven Bratton 1010 Greene St Marietta, OH, 45750 (614) 402-1808 sbratton@cascade-env.com www.cascade-env.com Cascade Drilling is a worldwide provider of drilling services specializing in the application of our Sonic drilling system for geotechnical professionals. We have applied 60
CDM Smith, Booth #318 Stephen Whiteside 5400 Glenwood Ave Ste 300 Raleigh, NC, 27612 (919) 325-3556 whitesidesl@cdmsmith.com www.cdmsmith.com As a full-service engineering and construction firm, CDM Smith delivers exceptional client service, quality results and enduring value across the entire project life cycle. With more than 5,000 professionals in over 100 offices worldwide, CDM Smith maintains a global network of offices and affiliations. Our multi-disciplined staff provides our clients with an integrated services approach to meet each projects specific needs. CDM Smith has extensive experience in providing engineering services for water supply dams, flood control dams and levees, water management structures, hydroelectric power dams, and ecosystem restoration. We are a leader in providing innovative, sustainable solutions, including safety inspections for dams and levees; embankment and RCC dam design; planning and permitting; emergency action plans; and construction management.
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EXHIBITOR PROFILES Center Rock Inc., Booth #108 Tonya Conn 118 Schrock Dr, PO Box 307 Berlin, PA, 15530 (814) 267-7100 ext.101 tconn@centerrock.com www.centerrock.com
environmental consulting and programme management, CH2M in 2016 became the first professional services firm honored with the World Environment Center Gold Medal Award for efforts advancing sustainable development.
Center Rock Inc. is a USA based manufacturer located in Berlin Pennsylvania. We serve the global drilling industry with specialty drilling products including but not limited to; downhole drills & bits from 3.5 up to 36 in diameter, LP canister drills from 24 up to 144, ROTO LOC under reamer systems for casing advancement, Wassara water hammers, hole openers, and many more. Center Rock prides itself in affording its customers the best value possible. Utilizing a consultative approach, we can satisfy your drilling product needs by designing and manufacturing a product for you in a matter of days not months. CH2M, Booth #714 Richard Riker 300 Hunter Ave, Suite 300 St. Louis, MO, 63124 (541) 768-3576 Rick.Riker@ch2m.com www.ch2m.com CH2M leads the professional services industry delivering sustainable solutions benefiting societal, environmental and economic outcomes with the development of infrastructure and industry. In this way, CH2Mers make a positive difference providing consulting, design, engineering and management services for clients in water; environment and nuclear; transportation; energy and industrial markets, from iconic infrastructure to global programs like the Olympic Games. Ranked among the Worlds Most Ethical Companies and top firms in
Clarion North American Energy - Hydro Group Booth #604 Matt Downing 1421 S. Seridan Rd Tulsa, OK, 74112 (918) 231-0688 mdowning@pennwell.com www.hydroevent.com/index.html The Hydro Group is the trusted voice connecting professionals world-wide in hydro, marine energy, and dams/civil markets with an unparalleled volume and distribution of market-related solutions, news, and insights. We create opportunities that foster professional development and cultivate innovation to keep market momentum. HydroVision International, the world’s largest hydropower event, brings together over 3,133 attendees and more than 320 exhibiting companies from around the world. HydroVision International provides a week of informative hydropower focused meetings including perspectives on the role of hydropower and issues affecting hydro resources. It will also help participants develop a vision to meet challenges and ensure the future sustainability of hydro.
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EXHIBITOR PROFILES CMI, Booth #627 1165 Northchase Pkwy SE, Suite 300 Marietta, GA, 30067 www.cmisheetpiling.com CMI is the worldwide expert in the synthetic sheet piling, offering vinyl, composite and aluminum products as alternatives to steel, concrete and wood sheet piling structures. CMI has the world’s largest vinyl sheet piling fabrication facility, specifically designed to incorporate new advancements in manufacturing technologies. The advanced materials process reduces the carbon footprint of manufacturing and increases the level of quality control. CMI is the only vinyl sheet piling manufacturer to be tested and approved by the United States Army Corps of Engineers and the NRCS. Our products are American made and our research team has patented over two dozen new products and technologies. ConeTec, Inc., Booth #424 Bruce Miller 436 Commerce Lane, Unit C West Berlin, NJ, 08091 (856) 767-8600 bmiller@conetec.com www.conetec.com ConeTec is an international site investigation company with offices in Canada, United States and South America. ConeTec specializes in the design and use of in situ soil testing equipment and in the interpretation of in situ test data. ConeTec operates a wide range of CPT equipment, groundwater sampling systems, and seismic equipment.
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Contech Engineered Solutions LLC., Booth #421 9025 Centre Pointe Dr Ste 400 West Chester, OH, 45069 (800) 338-1122 info@conteches.com www.ContechES.com Contech Engineered Solutions is a leading provider of site solutions for the civil engineering industry. Contechs portfolio includes bridges, drainage, erosion control, retaining wall, sanitary, and stormwater treatment products. With erosion control systems for any need in any application. Our engineered systems provide performance-tested solutions for a wide variety of applications including channel lining, shoreline protection, dam crests and spillways, energy dissipation, pipeline and cable protection, bridge and abutment protection, boat ramps, low water crossings, outfall protection, wave attack protection and more. Contour Sierra Aebi, Booth #427 Steve Rankin 17317 Coyote Ln Anderson, CA, 96007 steve@contoursierra.com www.contoursierra.com Contour Sierra is the Western Distributor of the Aebi product line. Aebi tractors are the ultimate solution for maintaining steep difficult terrain. Crofton Industries, Booth #621 Camille Cherry 16 Harper Rd Portsmouth, VA, 23707 (757) 397-1131 camcrofton@crofton.com www.crofton.com
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EXHIBITOR PROFILES Established in 1949, as a commercial diving company, Crofton has expanded into a diverse and complimentary group of services to include commercial diving, marine construction, crane rental & rigging, barge & tug services, and engineering. We leverage our experience to execute unique projects with safety, service, integrity, and innovation in a wide range of industries including ship building, construction, transportation, maritime shipping, and salvage & recovery. Crofton Industries has become a leading resource for dam and water resource management professionals through years of successful project performance and partnerships. Our team includes skilled divers, superintendents, project managers, and engineers who have years of specialized training and practical experience in underwater assessment, civil structure rehabilitation, and flow control structures. Crux Subsurface, Inc., Booth #715 Sydney McNeal 4308 N Barker RD Spokane Valley, WA, 99027 (509) 789-7747 smcneal@quantasubsurface.com www.cruxsub.com Crux is a geotechnical firm, providing engineering and drilling services to some of the most logistically challenging projects in North and South America. With experience on a range of water management projects, we provide clients with a broad understanding of data acquisition for dam upgrades, dam raises, pumped storage facilities and intake structures. Our customized drill rigs are designed to be transported by helicopter, crane or track rig, allowing us to access vertical faces, steep slopes, and sites without road access. Relevant capabilities include longrange horizontal drilling, high core recovery, instrumentation and testing, downhole
geophysics, and specialty grouting programs. DeWind One-Pass Trenching LLC., Booth #601 Steve McCullick 9150 96th Ave Zeeland, MI, 49464 (616) 875-7580 steve@dewindonepass.com www.dewindonepasstrenching.com DeWind One Pass Trenching is the Designers, Builders & Sole Operators of a fleet of the largest, most powerful Deep One-Pass Trenching Machines in the world. In the 30 years DeWind has been in the construction business they have developed an impressive list of services. Their one-pass technology gives them unmatched precision, and speed during installations. All installations are executed under the static water table in one pass, eliminating the need for open excavations. Our services include: Dam and Levee remediation up to 125 feet deep, water storage reservoir containment walls, In-situ cement soil mixing applications with cement and or bentonite, large diameter HDPE pipe installations, and more. Dyrhoff, Inc., Booth #120 Donald Mason 354 W Boylston St Ste 222 West Boylston, MA, 01583 (508) 852-5090 donmason@dyrhoff.co.uk www.dyrhoff.com Dyrhoff has over 25 years’ experience in the design and supply of rubber dams. Available in heights of up to 6 metres and lengths up to 100 metres, our rubber dams are perfectly suited to hydropower applications. Key benefits include low cost, clean operation and ease of maintenance.
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EXHIBITOR PROFILES Emagineered Solutions, Inc., Booth #326 Grant Waring President 527 NW Elm Ave, Ste 3-405 Redmond, OR, 97756 (541) 504-0416 grant.w@emagineered.com www.emagineered.com
Federal Emergency Management Agency, National Dam Safety Program, Booth #323 Kristina Orsini 2521 Riva Rd # P1 Annapolis, MD, 21401 571-213-4885 korsini@e3federal.com www.fema.gov/dam-safety-0
Since 1998, Emagineered SolutionsŽ has expertly serviced concrete gravity dams and navigation locks experiencing waterstop leakage. Our CYLutions™ System for waterstop repair represents the optimal solution for dam leakages due to failed cast-in-place monolith joint waterstops.
For 30 years, the federal government has used the National Dam Safety Program (NDSP) to protect Americans from dam failure. The NDSP is a partnership of the states, federal agencies, and other stakeholders that encourages individual and community responsibility for dam safety.
Exponent, Booth #809 Angela Meyer, PhD, PE 149 Commonwealth Dr Menlo Park, CA, 94025 (888) 656-3976 ameyer@exponent.com www.exponent.com
Vision: The benefits and risks of dams are understood and risks are managed to improve public safety; economic strength, national security, and sustain the environment.
Exponent is an engineering and scientific consulting firm providing solutions to complex technical issues. We employ a diverse, multi-disciplinary team of geotechnical engineers, engineering geologists, geologic engineers, civil engineers, surface hydrologists, structural engineers, mechanical engineers, corrosion engineers, and materials engineers that provide for a complete and thorough evaluation of feasibility, design, construction, performance, and rehabilitation studies or root cause failure analysis of dams, basins or levees. 20 US and 6 international offices.
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Mission: Reduce risks to life, property, and the environment from dam failure by guiding public policy and leveraging industry best practices across the dam safety community. The NDSP is a partnership of the states, Federal agencies, and other stakeholders that encourages individual and community responsibility for dam safety. The NDSP is comprised of multiple databases, tools, and materials to educate the public and assist decision makers. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Division of Dam Safety and Inspections, Booth #702 Shante Collier 888 First St NE Washington, DC 20426 (202) 502-8061 shante.collier-haygood@ferc.gov www.ferc.gov
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EXHIBITOR PROFILES Federal Signal, Booth #223 Gabriella Rago 2465 Federal Signal Drive University Park, IL, 60466 GRago@fedsig.com www.fedsig.com
years. Since our founding by Farley Gannett in Pennsylvania in 1915, we have grown to be a nationally recognized firm with resources and capabilities to provide a full range of engineering services for dams and levees throughout the United States and worldwide. Our employee-owned firm is client-focused and strives to be our client’s trusted advisor by being responsive, competent, innovative, and by delivering excellence on every project. We have a long track record of partnering with our clients to make their projects successful.
FLOW-3D, Booth #625 Amanda Ruggles 683 Harkle Rd Santa Fe, NM, 87505 (505) 982-0088 amanda@flow3d.com www.flow3d.com FLOW-3D is a powerful and highly accurate computational fluid dynamics software specializing in free surface flows. FLOW-3D provides accurate simulation of a wide range of issues facing the water & environmental industry, from large hydroelectric power projects to small municipal wastewater treatment systems. Simulation can play a crucial role for testing design options, helping to reduce complexity and focus efforts on optimized solutions.
Gannett Fleming, Inc., Booth #307 Paul Schweiger, PE, CFM PO Box 67100 Harrisburg, PA, 17106 (717) 763-7212 x2504 pschweiger@gfnet.com www.gannettfleming.com
GCP Applied Technologies (DeNeef), Booth #328 Scott Anderson 62 Whittemore Ave Cambridge, MA, 02140 (203) 233-0061 scott.anderson@gcpat.com www.deneefusa.com De Neef Products, offered by GCP Applied Technologies, has over 40 years experience in chemical grout manufacturing. De Neef has built a strong presence as a world leader in the manufacturing of Polyurethane and Acrylate Grouts. Our cutting edge technology and dedicated Technical Services Team have proven invaluable to our success and the success of our clients. Come visit us at our booth, where we can introduce you to the most effective preventative and remediation products for water intrusion, including urethanes, acrylates and microfine cements. Leaks Stop Here. FAST, PROVEN, DURABLE.
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EXHIBITOR PROFILES budget and safety priorities? iSite Central from Geocomp couples over 35 years of infrastructure and risk management experience with a simple Google Maps like interface and unlocks the door to understanding and communicating your systems in context so that engineers, technicians, and the public can access the information they need in terms they understand. By making it easy to collect and interpret data, iSite Central makes it easy to reduce risk, communicate value, and operate efficiently. iSite. Central.
GEI Consultants, Inc, Booth #314 Elizabeth Lewis 2868 Prospect Park Drive, Suite 400 Rancho Cordova, CA, 95670 (916) 631-4585 elewis@geiconsultants.com www.geiconsultants.com Dam and levee safety and engineering related services have been a core practice at GEI Consultants for over 40 years. We have inspected, analyzed, planned, and designed projects for a wide variety of clients across the country. GEIs experts offer a full complement of services and are ready to help with your most pressing projects and challenges, including project management, design, regulatory, environmental, and construction support. Geocomp, Booth #718 Aaron Epstein 125 Nagog Park Acton, MA, 01720 (404) 787-4983 aepstein@geocomp.com www.geocomp.com What if it was as easy to see the condition of your dam as it is to check the time or the temperature? What if you could use artificial intelligence to continuously look for correlations between seemingly unrelated events separated by time and space? What if you could use data to make decisions about 66
GeoEngineers, Inc., Booth #214 Lindsay Flangas 2101 4th Avenue, Suite 950 Seattle, WA, 98121 (425) 861-6000 lflangas@geoengineers.com www.geoengineers.com GeoEngineers is an employee-owned, earth science, engineering and technology consulting firm with 14 offices nationwide, that offers a variety of services related to dams, levees and dikes. Our geotechnical engineers and scientists are skilled at analyzing problems and developing creative and practical solutions. We also offer technology services related to designing, installing and monitoring instrumentation programs related to many types of engineering projects. By combining our expertise, we can address the range of dam safety engineering and environmental issues on any project. We have provided clients with solutions that have resulted in significant cost
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EXHIBITOR PROFILES savings, reduced permitting requirements, mitigated risks and reduced maintenance costs. Geokon, Inc., Booth #624 Joelle Lang 48 Spencer Street Lebanon, NH, 03766 (603) 448-1562 jlang@geokon.com www.geokon.com Geokon Incorporated, The World Leader in Vibrating Wire Technology(TM), manufactures a complete line of high-quality geotechnical instrumentation suitable for monitoring the safety and stability of earth and concrete dams, tunnels, underground powerhouses, foundations, ground water remediation schemes and the like. Our complete selection of Geotechnical Instrumentation includes extensometers, piezometers, strain gages, crackmeters, jointmeters, load cells, settlement sensors, pressure cells, inclinometers, and dataloggers. Geokons elegant and rugged sensor designs exhibit excellent long-term stability, accuracy and reliability even in the most adverse conditions. Geokon has been awarded ISO 9001:2008 registration from both ANSIANAB, USA and UKAS of Great Britain. GEOSLOPE International Ltd., Booth #721 Janet Wu 1200, 700 - 6 Ave SW Calgary, Alberta, T2P 0T8, CA (403) 269-2002 sales@geo-slope.com www.geo-slope.com GEOSLOPE International Ltd. develops, markets and supports the GeoStudio software suite for geotechnical and geo-environmental modeling. Our objective at GEOSLOPE is
to create software that is both technically comprehensive and easy to use, making geotechnical modeling accessible and practical for all geotechnical engineers. This dedication to software development includes a firm commitment to continually upgrade and enhance the software. We constantly seek to improve its engineering capabilities and remain current with the rapid changes in the computer industry. This makes acquiring GEOSLOPE software a profitable, long-term investment. Geotechnics, Booth #526 Randy O’Rourke 544 Braddock Ave East Pittsburgh, PA, 15112 (412) 823-7600 rorourke@geotechnics.net www.geotechnics.net Slurry Cut-off Wall Testing Before it Became Trendy. With beginnings rooted in the coal refuse impoundments of Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia, Geotechnics has been at the forefront of Dam related geotechnical testing for over 30 years. In working with numerous utilities, consultants, the US Energy Market, Europe and the Middle East Geotechnics has developed a deep understanding of the challenges associated with complex testing programs for Dam Designs, Slurry Cut-off Walls, Failure Analysis studies and more. In addition, Geotechnics specializes in geosynthetics testing and field services. Three facilities located in Pittsburgh, PA, Raleigh, NC and Nashville, TN have various agency and Army Corps accreditations.
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EXHIBITOR PROFILES Gomez and Sullivan Engineers, DPC., Booth # 118 Jerry Gomez 288 Genesee St Utica, NY, 13502 (315) 724-4860 jgomez@gomezandsullivan.com www.gomezandsullivan.com
Global Diving & Salvage, Inc., Booth #208 Frank Immel 3840 W Marginal Way SW Seattle, WA, 98106 (206) 623-0621 info@gdiving.com www.gdiving.com Global has more than 30 years of underwater construction experience and expertise in deepwater infrastructure work that is unmatched in the industry. We meet the needs of customers in both public and private sectors; creating custom solutions for complex problems with our extensive engineering and fabrication capabilities. We have the knowledge and resources to complete the most challenging projects reliably and safely.v Golder, Booth #727 Gregg Hudock 5170 Peachtree Road, Building 100, Suite 300 Atlanta, GA, 30341 (770) 496-1893 Gregg_Hudock@golder.com www.golder.com Golder is a leading, specialized, global employee-owned engineering and consulting firm with over a half century of successful service to its clients. Golder’s 6,500 professionals offer unique skills to address the ever-evolving challenges that earth, environment and energy present to clients and their projects across the world’s major industries.
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Gomez and Sullivan Engineers, DPC has been providing specialized engineering, environmental science, and data management solutions to the water resource and energy sectors since 1993. Our staff of approximately 50 individuals based in New York (Utica, Williamsville, Albany) and New Hampshire (Henniker) includes water resource, civil, structural, mechanical, geotechnical, electrical, and environmental engineers, as well as environmental scientists, regulatory specialists, ecologists, fisheries biologists, hydrogeologists, geologists, geomorphologists, land use planners, and GIS specialists. Our core services include engineering, hydropower licensing, environmental studies, hydrology and hydraulics, fisheries and fish passage, stream and habitat restoration, and information management and geographic information systems. Great Lakes Environmental & Infrastructure, Booth #623 2122 York Rd Oak Brook, IL, 60523 (916) 462-6400 info@gleis.com www.glei.com Great Lakes Environmental & Infrastructure (Great Lakes E&I) is one of the largest environmental contractors in the United States with a national presence offering thoroughly integrated environmental remediation and infrastructure technology services to private
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EXHIBITOR PROFILES and public clients. Our services include In Situ/Ex Situ Stabilization (ISS/ESS); CCR Pond Closure Solutions; Hydraulic, Mechanical and Sed-Vac Dredging; Sediment Remediation; MGP Site Remediation; Slurry Walls; Specialty Civil Construction; Mine Reclamation; Soil Stabilization/Ground Improvement; Dam and Levee Rehabilitation; and Habitat and Wetlands Restoration. Griffin Dewatering, Booth #525 John Elmer 5306 Clinton Dr Houston, TX, 77020 (713) 581-4725 John.elmer@griffindewatering.com www.griffindewatering.com
GZA GeoEnvironmental Inc., Booth #128 Patricia Brady 249 Vanderbilt Ave Norwood, MA, 02062 (781) 278-3700 patricia.brady@gza.com www.gza.com
Since 1934, Griffin has provided expert groundwater control services and equipment to the construction industry. Griffin’s experience with dams and levees, and our extensive operational knowledge, are the key to our success. We offer products and services to meet the needs of a wide range of pumping application including dewatering, bypass, open pumping and hydraulic submersible pumping. Griffin offers a one-stop ground water control shop with experienced personnel and a wide range of equipment and services. We have offices throughout the country to help meet your needs.
For over 50 years, GZA has provided singlesource expertise for inspection and design of remedial measures for breaching or rehabilitation of existing dams, emergency action planning, environmental permitting, construction engineering/management, specialty foundation construction, operations/ maintenance planning, instrumentation, and automated data acquisition systems for longterm monitoring. GZA is a FERC Independent Consultant for hydropower facilities and performs feasibility studies leading to retrofit designs. GZA provides safety inspection services, hydrologic/hydraulic and geotechnical evaluations, including application of Risk Based Decision Making methods for dam improvements. GZA utilizes its geospatial capabilities in developing web-based, interactive Inundation Mapping as part of emergency preparedness planning.
Griffin Dewatering provides Deep Well Systems, Wellpoint Systems, Eductor Systems, Filtration and Treatment, and Coal Ash Dewatering.
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EXHIBITOR PROFILES Hayward Baker - Bencor, Booth #322 James Hussin 7550 Teague Rd, Ste 300 Hanover, MD, 21076 jdhussin@kellerfoundations.com www.kellerfoundations.com Keller is the world’s leader in geotechnical construction. Hayward Baker and Bencor are two of the Keller Companies which focus on North America Dam Remediation and Dam Safety. With over 50 offices in the US, Keller is uniquely qualified to combine our global and local experience and knowledge into a solution for your project. Hayward Baker provides geotechnical construction for planned and existing dams and levees. Our applications provide solutions including foundation soil improvement, seepage control, liquefaction mitigation, cutoff walls, sinkhole stabilization and overturning/ sliding stabilization. Bencor provides deep slurry diaphragm walls and a variety of specialized grouting methods to address seepage and stability issues for dams and levees.
HDR, Booth #509 Debra Hempel 4830 W. Kennedy Blvd., Suite 400 Tampa, FL, 33609 (813) 282-2444 debra.hempel@hdrinc.com www.hdrinc.com For more than a century, HDR has partnered with clients to shape communities and push the boundaries of what’s possible. Our expertise spans nearly 10,000 employees, in more than 200 locations around the world — and counting. Our engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services bring an impressive breadth of knowledge to every project. Our optimistic approach to finding innovative solutions defined our past and drives our future. Holt Services, Inc., Booth #209 Maggie Rasmussen 10621 Todd Rd E Puyallup, WA, 98372 mrasmussen@holtservicesinc.com www.holtservicesinc.com Your Environmental, Geotechnical and Clean Water Drilling Professionals in the PNW.
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EXHIBITOR PROFILES Hydrogeophysics Inc., Booth #703 Shawn Calendine 2302 N Forbes Blvd Tucson, AZ, 85745 (520) 591-8859 scalendine@HGIworld.com www.damassessment.com hydroGEOPHYSICS, Inc. (HGI) has over 20 years of experience providing geophysical services to the environmental, engineering, groundwater, mining, earthen dams, and natural resource exploration industries. We represent value and reliability in a geophysical service provider – our geophysicists, geologists, hydrologists and engineers are dedicated to finding solutions using industry-best equipment and customtailored geophysical services with a focus on safety, quality, and innovation. We specialize in the application of 2D & 3D geophysical methods in complex environments, time lapse subsurface monitoring of fluid flow through geologic materials, leak detection & leak location, subsurface characterization, dam seepage mapping, and hazard analysis. Hydronia, LLC., Booth #527 Reinaldo Garcia 18331 Pines Blvd Ste 160 Pembroke Pines, FL, 33029 (954) 251-7130 rey@hydronia.com www.hydronia.com Hydronia is an internationally recognized leader in computer simulation for hydrologic and hydraulic problems including flooding, river and floodplain hydraulics, estuaries and coastal areas.
erosion and deposition assessments, flood emergency planning, and water quality evaluations. RiverFlow2D is an innovative two-dimensional flexible mesh model developed by Hydronia using Graphic Processing Unit (GPU) high performance computation that has demonstrated to be the fastest 2D model in the market. It offers a high performance finite-volume engine for speedy, accurate, and volume conservative computations in all river and estuary projects. Hydroplus Inc., Booth #423 Hasan Kocahan 500 Harbour Place Dr Suite 1211 Tampa, FL, 33602 (813) 223-3081 hkocahan@hydroplususa.com www.hydroplus.com Hydroplus is the developer of the Fusegate System, an ideal application that offers highly flexible and versatile solutions for both existing and new dams. Implemented over 30 countries across five continents since 1991, the Fusegate System allows for cost-efficient and safe modifications to undersized spillways bringing them up to modern standards without any loss in storage capacity and with a reliability degree equivalent to that of an uncontrolled spillway. The system can also provide additional live storage to dams without any impact on the ability of their spillways to pass the inflow design flood.
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EXHIBITOR PROFILES Imdex Limited, Booth #803 Cindi Pilon Ste 510 - 70C Mountjoy St N. Timmins, Ontario, P4N 4VN, CA cindi.pilon@imdexlimited.com www.imdexlimited.com We are a leading global mining equipment, technology and services (METS) company. Our solutions simplify the process of identifying and extracting what is below the earth’s surface for drilling contractors and resource companies. Our AMC and REFLEX technologies provide geological information in real-time or near realtime, supporting critical decision making for exploration, mining and production. Our range of products and services includes quality drilling fluids, drilling equipment, advanced downhole instrumentation, data management, and analytical software for geological modelling via our AMC and REFLEX brands. International Association of Emergency Managers, Booth #114 Clay Tyeryar 201 Park Washington Court Falls Church, VA, 22046 703-538-1795 x7 ctyeryar@iaem.com www.iaem.com The International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM), which has more than 6,000 members worldwide, is a non-profit educational organization dedicated to promoting the “Principles of Emergency Management” and representing those professionals whose goals are saving lives and protecting property and the environment during emergencies and disasters. 72
J.F. Brennan Company, Inc., Booth #422 Craig Bartheld 818 Bainbridge St La Crosse, WI, 54603 (608) 784-7173 ext.227 cbartheld@jfbrennan.com www.jfbrennan.com J.F. Brennan Company, Inc. (Brennan) is a marine construction and environmental remediation firm that specializes in dam construction and repair projects located throughout the inland waters of the United States. We provide quality construction services on several types of dam structures for utility companies, paper mills, municipalities, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and more. JAFEC USA, Booth #112 Rakshya Shrestha 2025 Gateway Pl Ste 180 San Jose, CA, 95110 (408) 467-2240 rshrestha@jafecusa.com www.jafecusa.com JAFEC USA, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of Japan Foundation Engineering Company, Ltd. (JAFEC). It is the exclusive representative of the JAFEC Group outside of Japan. JAFEC was established in 1953. JAFEC USA delivers reliable and economical ground improvement services for liquefaction mitigation, dam and levee stabilization, excavation support and seepage control. Among the ground improvement technologies used by JAFEC USA are Deep Soil Mixing (DMM), Sand Compaction Piles (SCP), Stone Columns (SC), Direct Power Compaction (DPC), Jet Grouting (JG) and Tube Mixing (TM).
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Kleinschmidt Associates, Booth #321 Russ Sanford 141 Main St, PO Box 650 Pittsfield, ME, 04967 (803) 462-5620 russ.sanford@KleinschmidtGroup.com www.kleinschmidtgroup.com
design to operational improvements and decommissioning. Our staff includes civil, structural, geotechnical, hydraulic, and hydrologic engineers with a core group of trained and certified FERC Part12 inspectors. From concrete arch dams to concrete gravity dams, intake structures to bulkheads, turbine supports to flood control structures, we can help your project meet its regulatory requirements.
Kleinschmidt Associates works primarily with energy companies in North America to protect and enhance the environment without compromising performance. We work at the intersection of regulatory requirements environmental science, and engineering solutions. For half a century, Kleinschmidt has been bringing new ideas to the table, offering practical solutions to tough problems and sensitive issues. Our goal is to bring energy, water and the environment into balance. Our team specializes in: Water Infrastructure Engineering, Hydrology & Hydraulics, Dam Safety, Inspections, Dam Decommissioning, Hydropower and Dam Engineering, Fish Passage Design, FERC Licensing and Compliance, and Environmental Studies. McMillen Jacobs Associates, Booth #821 George Robison 1401 W Shoreline Dr Ste 100 Boise, ID, 83702 robison@mcmjac.com www.mcmjac.com
Measurand Inc., Booth #609 2111 Hanwell Road Fredericton, NB, E3C 1M7, CA (506) 462-9119 saasales@measurand.com measurandgeotechnical.com Measurand designs and manufactures ShapeArray, a 3D shape-sensing automated instrument that measures deformation in tunnels, slopes, dams, and other civil structures. Measurand is the industry standard for real-time 3D geotechnical and structural deformation monitoring, with over 85,000 m of ShapeArray installed worldwide. Simple. Integrated. Precise.
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Michael Baker International, Booth #622 Jared Deible 100 Airside Dr, Airside Business Park Coraopolis, PA, 15108 (412) 375-3062 CDavis@mbakerintl.com www.mbakerintl.com Michael Baker International’s dam design and construction experts have extensive experience in dam inspection and assessment, rehabilitation design, hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, geotechnical investigation and analysis, structural analysis and design, emergency action plan development, dam break modeling and inundation mapping, and construction management. Projects involving dams require a number of different services, and that is where Michael Baker International, a full-service, national engineering firm with expertise in water resources and geotechnical, structural, and environmental engineering, can deliver cost-effective solutions by providing all of the engineering services that the client requires in-house. Moretrench, Booth #817 Jon Bennett 100 Stickle Ave Rockaway, NJ, 07866 (973) 627-2100 ext.259 Jbennett@moretrench.com www.moretrench.com
specific design build solutions to meet project objectives and subsurface conditions. We have the experience, expertise and resources to resolve a wide range of dam-related challenges, and the emergency response capability for fast remediation of unanticipated conditions. Our technologies include construction dewatering, high capacity dam anchors, underdam seepage cut-off, foundation and embankment improvement, slide and overturning stabilization, conduit filter and toe-drain installation, and sinkhole stabilization. From strategic regional offices around the country, our seasoned management and field personnel are ready to deliver the remediation and rehabilitation services you need for your next dam project. Morgan Corp., Booth #717 Fares Abdo 704 Polly Place Vestavia Hills, AL, 35226 (205) 370-8883 fabdo@morgan-corp.com www.morgan-corp.com Morgan Corp. has been a recognized leader in site development for over 70 years. Such longevity involves dedication to service, attention to quality, loyalty to customers, employing qualified personnel, and the ability to change. Based in Spartanburg, SC, the company has two additional offices in Charlotte, NC and Savannah, GA. Morgan Corp. area of operations covers southeastern US and Texas with a focus on site development, dams, pavements, heavy highways, underground utilities, and more.
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EXHIBITOR PROFILES Nicholson Construction Company, Booth #222 Gretchen Connelly 12 McClane St Cuddy, PA, 15031 (412) 677-2209 gretchen.connelly@nicholsonconstruction.com www.nicholsonconstruction.com Nicholson has been both a leader and an innovator in the geotechnical construction industry for more than 50 years. With regional offices across the country and headquarters located in Pittsburgh, Nicholson is a nationally renowned specialty contractor, offering proven expertise in the design and installation of deep foundation elements, earth retention systems and ground treatment solutions. We pride ourselves on our ability to consistently provide our clients with innovative, highquality design-build options for projects of varying size and complexity. Nicholson is the North American subsidiary of Soletanche Bachy, one of the world’s leading geotechnical contractors, and is part of a global network of unparalleled geotechnical resources and expertise.
Norse Technologies, Inc., Booth #106 Dee Anderson 5701 Midway Road, Suite A Haltom City, TX, 76117 (817) 820-0500 www.norseinc.com
Norse Technologies, Inc., has designed and engineered a solution to accurately and repeatedly measure the vertical opening height and water discharge rate of a radial tainter gate. The opening height is displayed on a Human Machine Interface and may be electronically communicated over a network. Current usage is for maintaining reservoir pool elevation. One reservoir is using the product for compliance with guaranteed releases per FERC operating permit requirements. Norse is an instrumentation company with more than 30 years of experience providing measurement of flow, pressure, temperature, humidity, vibration and gas detection along with calibration equipment. Northwest Hydraulic Consultants, Booth #825 Malcolm Leytham 12787 Gateway Drive South Seattle, WA, 98168 206-241-6000 mleytham@nhcweb.com www.nhcweb.com Northwest Hydraulic Consultants (NHC) is a firm of consulting engineers and geoscientists specializing in hydrotechnical engineering – hydrology, hydraulics, river engineering, sedimentation, and physical and numerical modeling. Since 1972, NHC has completed over 4,000 consulting assignments in North America and internationally, including numerous assignments for existing and proposed hydropower developments. With 180 employees company-wide, we have offices along the west coast of the United States and in Canada. NHC is an international leader in physical modeling and our physical modeling professionals have assisted clients around the world to develop innovative solutions to complex hydraulic problems. NHC operates physical hydraulic modeling laboratories
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EXHIBITOR PROFILES in Seattle, Washington; Vancouver, British Columbia; Edmonton, Alberta; and Montreal, Quebec. Obermeyer Hydro, Inc., Booth #713 Robert Eckman PO Box 668 Fort Collins, CO, 80522 (970) 568-9844 rde@obermeyerhydro.com www.obermeyerhydro.com Obermeyer Hydro Inc. designs and fabricates the patented Obermeyer Gate System as well as inflatable rubber dams for hydroelectric projects, river diversions, and flood control projects. Olson Engineering, Inc., Booth #628 Dennis Sack 12401 W. 49th Ave Wheat Ridge, CO, 80033 (303) 423-1212 dennis.sack@olsonengineering.com www.olsonengineering.com Olson Engineering, Inc. is a consulting services firm, founded in 1985, specializing in geophysics and non-destructive evaluation and testing (NDE/T). Olsons innovative approach to field services for assessment of infrastructure and critical facilities (e.g., dams, levees, bridges and power plants), and subsurface characterization of complex sites makes them a national leader in the industry. Olson has five offices within the U.S., headquartered in Colorado, and has professional engineering staff currently registered as Professional Engineers in over 27 states. Our professional staff includes registered geophysicists, geologists, and engineers; and, mathematicians and physicists. Olson is capable of performing cutting-edge field investigations on international, Federal, 76
state and local levels. OneRain Incorporated, Booth #722 Fritz Law 1531 Skyway Dr Unit D Longmont, CO, 80504 (303) 774-2033 sales@onerain.com www.onerain.com OneRain provides dam safety monitoring in real time mitigating risk and optimizing operations. Our end-to-end systems integrate an array of real-time monitoring instrumentation and modern telemetry solutions with Contrail, our enterprise data collection and visualization software for 24/7 web-enabled hydrometeorological data management and analysis, and EAP-related alarm management and notifications to provide advanced warnings of potential problems. Since 1992, OneRain has been providing high quality data, visualization solutions and hydrometeorlogical information to customers who make high-value decisions. Let us help you implement a dam safety solution that fits your mission. Pacific Netting Products, Booth #216 George Grant 25993 United Road NE Kingston, WA, 98346 (360) 297-0858 george@pacificnettingproducts.com www.pacificnettingproducts.com Pacific Netting Products designs, manufactures and installs booms and barriers for guidance, collection and exclusion of debris and fish, demarcation, security or ice barriers and other site specific applications.Installations are engineered to provide 50 years installed working life in dams, lakes and rivers or ocean
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EXHIBITOR PROFILES environments. Founded in 1997, based in Kingston, Washington we are committed to the success of our customers through advanced engineering, innovative design and construction of fail-safe products that will help you collect, guide and secure the life that is important to you.
Phillips & Jordan, Inc., Booth #313 Gerry Arvidson 10201 Parkside Dr Ste 300 Knoxville, TN, 37922 (865) 337-0265 garvidson@pandj.com www.pandj.com Since its inception, Phillips & Jordan (P&J) has completed various water resource projects involving the construction of reservoirs, dams, impoundments, canals, and conveyance structures designed for water storage, flood control, hurricane protection, transportation, power generation, and recreation. In addition to new construction, P&J has rehabilitated aging facilities, completed dam embankment seismic stability projects pursuant to federal dam safety guidelines, and worked under varying contract types including traditional competitive bid, design-build, early contractor involvement (ECI), construction manager at risk (CMAR), and privately developed water projects that have been transferred to public entities through public private partnerships (P3).
Portland Cement Association, Booth #528 Wayne Adaska 5420 Old Orchard Rd Skokie, IL, 60077 (630) 730-6552 wadaska@cement.org www.cement.org The Portland Cement Association (PCA), founded in 1916, is the premier policy, research, education, and market intelligence organization serving America’s cement manufacturers. PCA members represent 93 percent of U.S. cement production capacity with facilities in all 50 states. PCA promotes safety, sustainability, and innovation in all aspects of construction, fosters continuous improvement in cement manufacturing and distribution, and generally promotes economic growth and sound infrastructure investment. In the area of dams and water resources, PCA provides technical assistance and promotes the use of cement and concrete for cement-based solutions including conventional concrete, roller compacted concrete, soil-cement, grouting, deep soil mixing and slurry walls. Propex GeoSolutions, Booth #521 Kristina Kaldenbach 4019 Industry Drive Chattanooga, TN, 37416 423-553-2036 kristina.kaldenbach@propexglobal.com www.propexglobal.com Propex GeoSolutions is a global leader in geosynthetic solutions for earth stabilization,
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EXHIBITOR PROFILES located in the United States. As one of the largest Geosynthetic and Erosion Control manufacturers in the world, the Propex portfolio of solutions helps build and rebuild key infrastructure across the globe. Backed by a legacy of innovation, Propex GeoSolutions transcends traditional methods with engineered solutions that stabilize the earth and set the benchmark for long-term performance.
parts for Rodney Hunt and other gate OEMs for 20+ years, and now sell direct to customers. If you system has bent, broken, worn or missing parts, we can help. We make components to fit your existing system, Diagnose your system issues, and provide field service, engineering and startup.
QSP Packers, LLC., Booth #807 MARK HARTLEY 2316 INTER AVE. STE D PUYALLUP, WA, 98372 (253) 770-0315 info@QSPPackers.com www.QSPPackers.com
Rite Geosystems, Booth #815 Vikas Srivastavv 772 Brafferton Dr Pittsburgh, PA, 15228 export@encardio.com www.encardio.com
Mfg./Supplier of Inflatable & Mechanical Packers for Pressure Grouting for Bridges, Dams, Deep Foundations, Tube-a-Manchete, and Tunneling. Can also be used As Straddle System for Water Permeability Testing, Ground Water Monitoring. Quabbin, Inc., Booth #801 158 Gov. Dukakis Dr. Orange, MA, 1364 (978) 544-3872 info@quabbininc.com www.quabbininc.com
We are the designated Rotovalve cone valve and Streamseal butterfly valve manufacturing and repair service center for VAG USA. Why choose us? We care about what we do. Our knowledgeable employees and thousands of replacement parts in stock mean excellent customer service, fair prices and short lead times for you. And we are proud to be ISO 9001:2015 certified and veteran owned.
Rite Geosystems is supplier of high quality geotechnical and structural monitoring instruments and data management systems. Reliable vibrating wire and MEMS sensors for pressure, stress, strain and deformation measurement is what Rite Geosystems offers. With our strong design team, extensive manufacturing facilities, past experience and proven expertise, we provide complete monitoring services to our client’s complete satisfaction. Rite Geosystems provide online geotechnical, structural, geodetic and environmental monitoring solutions with cloud platform as well as in-house servers.
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RIZZO International, Inc. Booth #122 Jill Reed 500 Penn Center Blvd Pittsburgh, PA, 15235 (412) 825-2053 jill.reed@rizzoassoc.com www.rizzoassoc.com RIZZO International, Inc. is a woman owned small business engineering and consulting firm, focused in all aspects of the civil engineering and earth sciences fields for the power generation and dams and water resource industries. For over a quarter century, RIZZO employees has worked around the world on unique, challenging, and technically demanding projects. We continually strive to exceed our clients’ expectations by providing innovative and economically smart solutions. We believe successful consulting is achieved through a balance of significant experience, a working knowledge of today’s best practices, and access to cutting edge technology. We offer expertise that goes beyond “state of the practice” to include innovative solutions using techniques usually found in academic and research institutions. Robertson Geologging, Booth #126 Jim Lozano 1809 N Helm Ave Ste 4 Fresno, CA, 93727 (559) 593-2664 jlozano@robertson-geo.com www.geologging.com Robertson Geologging is a major British
Roctest, Booth #608 Ryan Bulatao 680 Birch Ave St. Lambert, QC, J4P 2N3, CA (213) 212-1822 ryan.bulatao@roctest.com www.roctest.com Founded in 1967, ROCTEST is the leading manufacturer of geotechnical and structural health monitoring (SHM) instruments. ROCTEST offers a complete line of sensor-based solutions ranging from traditional vibrating wire technology to state-of-the-art next generation fiber-optic technology used for the measurement and monitoring of geotechnical projects and SHM of critical assets including dams, tunnels, mines, buildings, bridges, nuclear power plants, offshore, LNG facilities, and many others. ROCTEST products are distributed in more than 75 countries through a well-established network of partners. We are committed to high quality service and the highest level of competence and support. RST Instruments Ltd., Booth #704 Jason Luty 11545 Kingston St. Maple Ridge, BC, V2X 0Z5, CA (604) 540-1100 jluty@rstinstruments.com www.rstinstruments.com Since 1977, RST Instruments Ltd. has been offering a complete range of dam monitoring and geotechnical instrumentation products and services. We manufacture piezometers, seepage monitoring systems, crackmeters, extensometers, load cells, inclinometers
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EXHIBITOR PROFILES systems/casings, plumblines, settlement systems and data acquisition systems. RST also provides custom engineering and manufacturing of geotechnical instrumentation, as well as training and technical assistance. The RST Instruments Ltd. management system is ISO 9001:2015 Certified.
and asset management projects throughout California and the western United States. Some of SAGE’s services include: Dam & Levee Evaluation and Design, Setback Levee Design, Stability & Seepage Analysis & Mitigation, Ground Motion Development, Risk Based Analysis, Part 12D, FERC & DSOD Support, Structural Assessment & Repair.
Recently introduced products include the DT2040 Forty Channels VW Datalogger, The RSTAR Radio Array Series, the VW0420 VW Isolated Analog Interface and the MEMS Tilt & Inclination Series with digital bus output. Schnabel Engineering, Booth #407 Thomas Fitzgerald 11-A Oak Branch Drive Greensboro, NC, 27407 (336) 274-9456 tfitzgerald@schnabel-eng.com www.schnabel-eng.com
Ruen Drilling, Booth #827 Gerald Marasovich PO Box 267, Clark Fork, ID, 83811 jerry.marasovich@ruendrilling.com www.ruendrilling.com
SAGE Engineers, Inc., Booth #602 Stephanie Crary 2251 Douglas Blvd., Ste 200 Roseville, CA, 95661 scrary@SAGEengineers.com www.sageengineers.com SAGE Engineers, Inc. (SAGE) is a federallyqualified and California Certified Small Business consulting firm employing 63 professionals. We are world-class technical experts who specialize in water resources, infrastructure, dam and levee safety engineering, hydropower, 80
A nationally recognized firm with a tradition dating back 60 years, Schnabel Engineering is a leading provider of dam, geotechnical and tunnel engineering services. Dam engineering experience includes inspections, evaluation, design, and construction services for nearly 1,000 dams in the past 20 years. Specialized experience includes geotechnical explorations and analyses, hydrology and hydraulics, structural engineering, dam rehabilitation, and design of new dams. Schnabel also provides comprehensive services for levee evaluation and design. With 30% of Schnabels work related to dams, a staff of nearly 100 professionals is dedicated full time to dam engineering.
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EXHIBITOR PROFILES Sensemetrics, Inc., Booth #215 406 9th Ave. Suite 209 San Diego, CA, 92101 (619) 485-0575 info@sensemetrics.com www.sensemetrics.com Sensemetrics is a cloud platform that reduces the cost and complexity of sensor data management and powers smarter decision making for dam safety by aggregating and standardizing all of your sensor data securely in one place. We provide connectivity of sensors into a single software platform where you can manage your sensor data with easy to use visualization, automated reporting, event driven alerting and advanced analytics. Sensemetrics’ platform integrates all types of spatial, structural and geotechnical sensors from the worlds leading sensor manufacturers.
Shannon & Wilson, Inc., Booth #813 Mike Harney 400 N 34th St Ste 100 Seattle, WA, 98103 (206) 632-8020 mdh@shanwil.com www.shannonwilson.com Shannon & Wilson has provided services in support of dam and levee design, repair, and construction on more than 300 dams and levees in 20 states and as many countries. Since 1954, our firm has provided clients with solutions to a broad range of geotechnical, geologic, and environmental issues related to flood and water management structures. Working with federal and state agencies, municipalities, and private owners, our staff has extensive experience in planning,
permitting, and design in support of earth and concrete dams, levees, channels, breakwaters, and related infrastructure. Services include Site selection, Borrow investigations, Embankment design, Stability and settlement analyses, Seepage analysis, Seismic analysis, Foundation preparation, Contract documents preparation, Detailed cost estimation, Plans and specifications, and Construction management.
Stantec Consulting Services, Inc., Booth #707 Katie DuBois 1409 N Forbes Rd Lexington, KY, 40511 (615) 829-5474 katie.dubois@stantec.com www.stantec.com The Stantec community unites approximately 22,000 employees working in over 400 locations across six continents. Our workengineering, architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, surveying, environmental sciences, project management, and project economics, from initial project concept and planning through design, construction, and commissioningbegins at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships. With a long-term commitment to the people and places we serve, Stantec has the unique ability to connect to projects on a personal level and advance the quality of life in communities across the globe. Stantec trades on the TSX and the NYSE under the symbol STN.
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EXHIBITOR PROFILES Tetra Tech, Booth #723 Pete Nix 6530 West Campus Oval, Suite 130 New Albany, OH, 43054 (614) 289-0117 pete.nix@tetratech.com www.tetratech.com Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting, engineering, and technical services worldwide. We are a diverse company, including individuals with expertise in science, research, engineering, construction, and information technology. Our strength is in collectively providing integrated servicesdelivering the best solutions to meet our clients needs. In a complex world with competing demands for limited resources, Tetra Tech offers clear solutions made possible with sound science, understanding, innovation, and industryleading approaches.
The International Journal on Hydropower & Dams, Booth #116 Lukas Port PO Box 285 Little Woodcote, Wallington, UK, 0044 20 8773 7250 sales@hydropower-dams.com www.hydropower-dams.com The International Journal on Hydropower & Dams is a bi-monthly publication, read in 176 countries, dealing with all technical, environmental, social and economic aspects of 82
hydro plants and multipurpose water resources development projects. It combines business news with state-of-the-art technology. Each issue has a regional focus, and special technical themes of interest to engineers in all the related disciplines. The World Atlas & Industry Guide provides a global overview of the industry for successful business planning. Visit www.hydropower-dams.com for more information. The Reinforced Earth Company, Booth #213 Tom Schick 1331 Airport Freeway, Suite 302 Euless, TX, 76040 (817) 283-5503 tschick@reinforcedearth.com www.reinforcedearth.com The Reinforced Earth Company (RECo) has completed over 45,000 MSE precast retaining wall structures in the US, building a reputation for engineering excellence, architectural creativity, and an unyielding focus on quality. With over 45 years of experience, RECo brings structural, geotechnical and economic value to projects. Reinforced EarthÂŽ Mechanically Stabilized Earth (MSE) walls are economical gravity structures having high strength, a limited footprint, the flexibility to distribute loads evenly, and a wide variety of creative architectural finishes.
Traylor SRG LLC., Booth #708 Kim Boyd 3050 E Airport Way Long Beach, CA, 90806 kim.boyd@traylorsrg.com www.traylorsrg.com
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EXHIBITOR PROFILES TRAYLOR SRG LLC was formed to service the dam strengthening market throughout the US and Canada. Traylor SRG are a global market leader in dam strengthening and have developed in-house, the highest capacity permanent ground anchors in the world. Traylor SRG’s strong civil engineering and general contracting background allows us to fully understand project challenges and to develop cost effective, safe and highly productive solutions in cases of difficult access and complex anchoring requirements. Traylor SRG are also equipped to provide a package of relevant disciplines in addition to anchors, such as drilling, access systems and monitoring. Underwater Acoustics International, Booth #725 Sherie Burton 135 Regency Sq Lafayette, LA, 70508 (337) 237-2200 sherie@fenstermaker.com www.fenstermaker.com Helping our clients protect people and assets is our primary focus. Because, when it’s underwater and can’t be seen, it can’t be trusted. From dams and ports to bridges and culverts, our experienced team of underwater acoustic specialists offer clear solutions to invisible problems. Unique methodology and comprehensive deliverables give our clients a complete view of subsurface structural components for making critical decisions. Our Underwater Acoustics team offers a breakthrough technology for the inspection of penstocks, flooded conduits and tunnels. This technique was developed by industry veteran Ken LaBry, our Chief Acoustic Scientist. The revolutionary procedure eliminates the need
to de-water which means less downtime and reduced risk. US Army Corps of Engineers, Booth #325 Rebecca Ragon ATTN: CEAGC-GSC, 7701 Telegraph Road Alexandria, VA, 22315 (703) 428-6820 rebecca.ragon@usace.army.mil www.usace.army.mil The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Dam Safety Program’s objective is to minimize risk to the public by making sure the dams it owns and operates are as safe as possible and relies on continuous and periodic inspections and assessments to make risk-informed management decisions. USACE also maintains the National Inventory of Dams (NID), which includes information on approximately 87,000 dams built by federal, state, local and private agencies. The NID website is nid.usace.army. mil. Non-government users no longer need a user name and password to access the NID database. Government users, however, must still obtain a user name and password should they need access beyond the public site to accomplish their official duties. There are more than tens of thousands of miles of levees across the United States. The National Levee Database (NLD) currently contains 30,000 miles of levees of which 15,000 miles are in the USACE levee portfolio. More than 11 million people currently work or live behind levees with over a trillion dollars of public infrastructure and private homes or businesses also located behind levees within the USACE levee portfolio alone. The NLD shares information about the location, condition, benefit and risk of levees across the United States with federal and states agencies, tribes, levee owners/operations, and communities in a understandable and
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EXHIBITOR PROFILES easy manner. The NLD continues to collect information provided voluntarily from federal, state, and local entities to promote a comprehensive understanding and awareness of the benefits and risks associated with the Nation’s levees. The NLD is located at: levees.sec.usace.army.mil. US Department of Homeland Security, Booth #228 Michelle Yezierski 245 Murray Lane, MS 0608 Arlington, VA 20598 (703) 603-5132 michelle.yezierski@hq.dhs.gov The Department of Homeland Security serves as the Sector-Specific Agency (SSA) for the Dams Sector as outlined in the National Infrastructure Protection Plan (NIPP) which organizes critical infrastructure into 16 sectors designating a Federal department or agency as the lead coordinator - SSA. As such, the Dams SSA serves as the primary Federal interface for sector-specific security and resilience efforts, promotes sector-wide information sharing, and develops products, tools and training for owners and operators. The Department’s mission as outlined in the NIPP is to strengthen the security and resilience of the Nation’s critical infrastructure, by managing physical and cyber risks through the collaborative and integrated efforts of the critical infrastructure community. USDA - Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Booth #224 Steve Durgin 1400 Independence Ave., Room 6131-S Washington, DC, 20250 (202) 720-5858 steve.durgin@wdc.usda.gov www.nrcs.usda.gov 84
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) mission areas include farm agricultural services, natural resources and environment, research, and rural development. These missions lead USDA to be a major planner, designer, financier, constructor, owner, or regulator of more than one-third of the 87,359 dams included in the National Inventory of Dams (NID). These dams provide livestock water, municipal water and wastewater, industrial water, flood protection, irrigation, fish and wildlife habitat, recreation, sediment detention, and manure storage and treatment. The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) www.nrcs.usda.gov/ designs, finances, and constructs dams under its technical and financial assistance programs for individuals, groups, organizations, and governmental units for water storage, sediment detention, and flood protection. NRCS has provided technical assistance for over 29,000 NID-size dams and has provided financial assistance for approximately 12,000 of these dams. NRCS maintains a staff of engineers skilled in all aspects of planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of dams. The Agricultural Research Service (ARS) www. ars.usda.gov/pa/heru conducts internationally recognized research in hydrologic, hydraulic, erosion, and sedimentation processes applicable to dams. As the research arm of USDA, ARS provides the research support required for the development of criteria for design and analysis of NRCS structures. This interagency partnership provides the technology needed to rehabilitate watershed flood control dams as they approach the end of their planned service life.
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EXHIBITOR PROFILES USEngineering Solutions Corp., Booth #227 Joseph Scannell 3 Lewis St Hartford, CT, 06103 (860) 524-9110 ext 100 jscannell@usengineeringsolutions.com www.usengineeringsolutions.com
which allows technicians to input graphical and numerical conditions data and photos directly into CAD drawings while working atheight. Our affiliated contracting company, Alta Access, performs fall protection and lifeline installations, cleaning and other work at heigh services to dam facilities.
USEngineering Solutions (USES) is a softwareas-a-service provider (SaaS) of solutions that enable public officials and emergency managers to monitor, in real-time, their bridge, dam, levee, and other hydrologic infrastructure. USES patented technology BridgeWatch and DamWatch currently enable bridge safety officials in Connecticut, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Pennsylvania, Tennessee and Puerto Rico as well as state dam safety officials in Connecticut, Hawaii, Ohio, USDA officials nationally, and the Military Army Corps of Engineers to proactively monitor over 27,000 bridges and dams, in real-time, to help protect the public. With offices in Hartford, Connecticut; Columbus, Ohio; and Baltimore, Maryland, USES has positioned itself as the leader of a cost-effective real-time solution to the complex and costly challenge of critical infrastructure management.
W.W. Wheeler & Associates, Inc., Booth #524 Steve Jamieson 3700 S Inca St Englewood, CO, 80110 (303) 761-4130 steve.jamieson@wwwheeler.com www.wwwheeler.com
Vertical Access LLC., Booth #324 Kent Diebolt PO Box 4135 Ithaca, NY, 14852 (212) 647-1455 kent@vertical-access.com www.vertical-access.com
W. W. Wheeler & Associates, Inc. has been providing excellent professional engineering services to our valued government, industrial, and private clients for more than 60 years. We specialize in dam engineering, water resources engineering. and geotechncial engineering. Our firm has completed thousands of dam engineering projects in 26 different states. Our professional services services span the spectrum of dam engineering services including dam inspections; emergency planning documents and exercises; risk assessments; dam safety analysis; dam design and construction; permitting support; operations and maintenance evaluations; and dam operator training.
Vertical Access LLC is a specialized inspection firm offering a suite of nondestructive testing and inspection services performed using industrial rope access techniques. Accurate data collection in the field is achieved using in-house software developed for AutoCad called TPASŽ (Tablet PC Annotation System) Dam Safety 2018 • Seattle, WA
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Watershed Geosynthetics, LLC, Booth #501 Brad Cooley 11400 Atlantis Place, Ste 200 Alpharetta, GA, 30022 (423) 605-7477 bcooley@watershedgeo.com www.watershedgeo.com Watershed Geo provides solutions for ongoingproblematic environmental issues. We continually challenge traditional solutions with systems that aresustainable, low-cost and engineered for extreme performance. HydroTurf, our advanced revetment technology is an economical, environmentally-friendly hardened erosion armoring system specifically designed to reduce construction and longterm maintenance costs in applications such as dam overtoppings, channel and streambank stabilization, levees, outfall structures and shoreline/bank protection. It combines engineered synthetic turf with a high friction geomembrane that are locked into place with a specially designed HydroBinder high-strength infill. HydroTurf offers the best of both worldsthe environmental and aesthetic benefits of vegetation as well as the performance and maintenance benefits of hard armor.
WEST Consultants, Inc., Booth #728 Henry Hu 2601 25th St SE Ste 450 Salem, OR, 97302 (425) 646-8806 hhu@westconsultants.com www.westconsultants.com WEST Consultants is a small business firm providing government and private clients with water resources engineering consulting services. The company was formed in San Diego in 1988, and has almost 50 employees in seven offices located in Oregon, Washington, California, and Arizona. We offer services in hydrology, hydraulics, flood warning systems, geomorphology, sediment transport, water quality, and environmental engineering. We are experts in the application of a wide range of hydrologic and hydraulic computer models and software. Our staff is comprised of highly qualified and conscientious engineers and scientists with strong academic backgrounds and diverse water resource engineering project experience. Willowstick Technologies, Booth #523 Shirley Chandler 11814 Election Rd Ste 100 Draper, UT, 84020 (801) 984-9850 schandler@willowstick.com www.willowstick.com
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EXHIBITOR PROFILES Willowstick is a technology company that maps, models and predicts groundwater paths and patterns. We provide quick and nonintrusive technologies that identify the exact location and depth of any leaks through, under or around dams. In almost 15 years, the Willowstick method has been successful in over 270 projects around the world. Willowstick enjoys a high rate of returning customers, many of which are recognized as leaders within their respective industries.
monitoring system, is deployed in various locations all over the world to enable the wireless monitoring of dam stability. Loadsensing is part of Worldsensing, a widely recognized global IoT pioneer. The technology provider delivers Operational Intelligence to traditional industries and cities. With offices in Barcelona, London and Los Angeles, Worldsensing is globally active with customers in over 50 countries.
Wood, Booth #507 Larry Sample 1105 Lakewood Parkway, Suite 300 Alpharetta, GA, 66612 (785) 272-6830 larry.sample@woodplc.com www.woodplc.com Wood is a global leader in the delivery of project, engineering and technical services to energy and industrial markets. We operate in more than 60 countries, employing around 55,000 people, with revenues of around $10 billion. Wood addresses water needs using advanced science, practical approaches and cost-efficient solutions. Our water experts assist at every stage of project delivery; from conceptual assessments to detailed design, implementation and project delivery. Worldsensing, Booth #217 Cristina Lafuente Viriat, 47 10th Floor Barcelona, 08014, Spain +34 93 418 05 85 clafuente@worldsensing.com www.worldsensing.com Reduce the risks of infrastructure failures: connect dams to the Internet of Things (IoT) and remotely monitor how the structure behaves. Loadsensing, the leading wireless
Worthington Products Inc., Booth #401 Jeff Sanger 3405 Kuemerle Ct NE Canton, OH, 44705 (330) 452-7400 jsanger@tuffboom.com www.tuffboom-asdso.com Worthington Products, Inc. is recognized in over 60 Countries as the leading suppliers of Waterway Safety Barriers, Security Barriers, Fish Guidance Systems, Walking Platforms, and Log & Debris Booms. Worthington will design to site specific requirements from anchor point to anchor point or work with you individually in the design of the system. When you purchase a Worthington Barrier, you receive our lifetime commitment of service and support. 15 Years, 59 Countries, ONE COMPANY Worthington Products.
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AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS ASDSO annually honors those individuals and organizations making exemplary contributions to the improvement of dam safety in the U.S. Please join ASDSO and your colleagues for the ASDSO Awards Luncheon on Monday, September 10 to congratulate the following recipients on their noteworthy accomplishments. For more information about each award and winner, please visit DamSafety.org or download the 2018 Dam Safety App.
Honorary Members
The Board of Directors honors individuals who have contributed to the improvement of ASDSO and the advancement of dam safety over a lifetime of work. Class of 2018: • Bruce C. Muller, Jr., Bureau of Reclamation (Retired) • Elaine C. Pacheco, Dam Safety Engineer, Pacheco A&E Consultants • Raul F. Silva, P.E., Deputy Chief Engineer, MA Department of Conservation & Recreation • Timothy G. Schaal, P.E., SD Department of Environment & Natural Resources (Retired)
Memorial Undergraduate Scholarship Recipient Tyler Kleinsasser, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Tyler is a senior studying civil engineering at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, where he serves as an officer in several honor’s societies, including Chi Epsilon and Phi Eta Sigma. In addition, he has volunteered for many different service projects in Haiti, Peru, Jamaica, and Chile. Upon graduation, he plans on pursuing a master’s degree in Construction Engineering & Management.
Student Paper Competition Winners Graduate Winner Deformation-based versus Limit Equilibrium Analyses to Assess the Effect of Repeated Rise and Fall of Water Level on the Stability of Princeville Levee Rowshon Jadid, North Carolina State University Co-Authors: Brina Montoya, Assistant Professor; Mo Gabr, Professor, North Carolina State University; and Victoria Bennett, Assistant Professor, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Undergraduate Winner Robustness and Extensibility for Resilience in the Oroville Dam Crisis of 2017 Lucien Hollins, Arizona State University Co-Authors: Daniel Eisenberg, Ph.D. Candidate; and Thomas Seager, Associate Professor, Arizona State University Dam Safety 2018 • Seattle, WA
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AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS Regional Awards of Merit
A recognition of individuals, companies, municipalities, or other entities that have made outstanding contributions to dam safety on a regional level. Northeast Regional Awards: ASDSO Training Course Evaluators: • Christopher S. Adams, P.E., Principal/Senior Vice President, Civil Dynamics, A Division of GZA • Gary Dale, P.E., Professional Engineer 1 (Civil), Bureau of Design & Construction, Division of Operations, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation • Gregory Daviero, Ph.D., P.E., Principal, Schnabel Engineering • Alon Dominitz, P.E., Section Chief, Dam Safety, NY State Department of Environmental Conservation • Shaun B. Gannon, P.E., P.H., D.WRE, CFM, PMP, Subject Matter Expert / Technical Manager, OBG • Gregory L. Johnson, P.E., PMP, Waterway Structures Practice Leader, Bergmann Associates • John R. Murray, P.E., Associate, Bergmann Associates • Kevin J. Ruswick, P.E., CFM, Senior Associate, Schnabel Engineering • Michael P. Taylor, P.E., Principal, Schnabel Engineering Since 2014, a group of ASDSO members has volunteered to be part of the pool of experts that ASDSO relies on to evaluate course content for ASDSO training seminars and webinars. This rigorous review process allows New York licensed engineers to be eligible for continuing education credit. New York has the strictest policy in the United States regarding what types of training can be approved for continuing education credit for professional engineers. Course evaluators work on tight deadlines and must be trained and certified by the Practicing Institute of Engineering (PIE) to participate. Thanks to these volunteers, every classroom course and webinar since 2014 has been approved for NY continuing education credits. Southeast Regional Award: Water Works Board of the City of Auburn, Alabama The Water Division of Auburn’s Water Resource Management (WRM) Department is responsible for the inspection, maintenance and repair of the major components of the water distribution system. This division, which comprises the Auburn Water Works Board (AWWB), oversaw the design and construction of the new spillway at Lake Ogletree, a 300-acre impoundment that is Auburn’s primary water supply source. Originally constructed in 1941, Lake Ogletree dam showed signs that is was past its prime. A study revealed that in addition to voids beneath the thin shell concrete, the spillway did not have the hydraulic capacity to prevent overtopping during extreme storm events. After working closely with an engineer and evaluating several alternatives, the AWWB approved a solution that replaced the old spillway; raised the lake’s water level by six inches, which increased the stored water volume by 92
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AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS 50 million gallons; and improved the discharge capacity of the structure without raising the dam. Water service to customers was not interrupted during construction. Although the state of Alabama does not currently have codified dam safety standards, the replacement spillway was designed to meet and exceed the safety standards adopted by several other states in the region. In many cases, rehabilitations such as this are only performed when required by a governing regulatory agency. Midwest Regional Award: 2018 Indiana DIRT Committee: • Marco Alvarez-Rengifo, Engineering Geologist, IN Department of Natural Resources • Jennifer Burns, Office Manager, Association of State Dam Safety Officials • Larry Clough, Board Member, Papakeechie Protective Association • George Crosby, Manager, Dam Safety Section, IN Department of Natural Resources • Breagan P. Eicher, P.E., Senior Civil Engineer, Lawson-Fisher Associates, P.C. • Drew Flamion, Project Engineer, Commonwealth Engineers, Inc. • Aaron J. Fricke, P.E., Senior Project Engineer, Christopher B. Burke Engineering, LLC • Kellen P. Heavin, P.E., Project Engineer, Earth Exploration, Inc. • Karla M. Hench, President, Wildwood Dam Conservancy District • Chris Ritz, Civil Engineer, United States Department of Agriculture - Natural Resources Conservation Service • Kenneth E. Smith, P.E., Assistant Director, Division of Water, IN Department of Natural Resources Since 2012, a group of volunteers from the Indiana dam safety community has worked with ASDSO to host an annual training and awareness event known as DIRT (Dam Information Resources and Training). DIRT is a multi-track and multi-speaker conference that was created to bring dam owners and operators together with members of the professional dam safety community and various supporting professions. The DIRT committee that plans this event consists of dam owners, public agency engineers, private engineering consultants, and ASDSO staff. For each year’s event, the committee works for months to develop different and varying topics and speakers. The DIRT 2018 Conference was held on June 12 in Greenwood, IN and topics included: Dams 101 for new owners; a Kelly Barnes Dam failure case study; “the Green Giant” case study of Hidden Valley Lake Dam; life cycle issues of maintaining a dam between inspections; “Dirty Jobs” - geotechnical evaluations; “Go with the flow” 2-D inundation modeling; lessons from the Oroville incident; Death by Sediment – improving lake longevity; small event – big problems and making of a disaster, lessons from a regional flood event; and “Give a Dam All the Distance You Can, covering low head dam awareness. In 2018, a record of 100 participants attended the conference, including owners, emergency response officials, and practicing engineers. Dam Safety 2018 • Seattle, WA
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AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS West Regional Award: New Mexico Department of Agriculture The New Mexico Department of Agriculture (NMDA) created a project to develop inundation mapping and emergency action plans (EAPs) for soil and water conservation dams in New Mexico. The NMDA does not own any dams and it has no responsibility to operate dams or monitor compliance with EAP regulation. It independently evaluated the problem facing dam owners and then developed a project to assist several districts and their communities. Upon project completion in 2017, 24 dams had updated hydrology and inundation mapping and 13 EAPs were developed and approved. Dams in nine New Mexico counties benefitted from this effort. The project also allowed three additional dams to develop EAPs independently based on the mapping provided by it. The NMDA planned and executed the project without the benefit of dam safety professionals on its staff. NMDA staff managed an engineering effort by AECOM to develop the analyses and mapping and worked with the dam safety bureau when needed to achieve regulatory acceptance. NMDA secured additional funding and arranged for EAP exercises to be facilitated in several communities. It worked with the affected communities and provided materials for follow-up activities that will benefit other soil and water conservation district dam owners as they work to prepare EAPs at their facilities.
National Rehabilitation Project of the Year
This award recognizes developers of a unique remedial design that advances the state-of-the-art in the field of dam safety and exemplifies the high professional engineering standards that dam safety requires. Rehabilitation of Hope Mills Lake Dam (Hope Mills, NC) • Town of Hope Mills (Dam Owner) • Schnabel Engineering, Inc. (Designer) • ASI Construction LLC (Designer) Hope Mills Lake is the heart and soul of the town of Hope Mills, North Carolina. The original dam ran cotton mills for the town, generations of families spent time around the lake, and many businesses depend on the seasonal visitors. After the dam overtopped and failed in 2003, a new one replaced it in 2008. Just two years later, a failure through the foundation occurred, emptying the lake for the second time. With the lake gone, the interconnected ecosystems that had surrounded it began to change and the area became an eyesore. Four years later, the town reached a settlement with the designers and builders of the 2008 dam and was ready to restore the lake to its former beauty. Led by Mayor Jackie Warner, the Hope Mills Board of Commissioners and Town Manager Melissa 94
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AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS Adams oversaw the dam rehabilitation project. The Board of Commissioners awarded a contract to Schnabel Engineering and ASI Construction to design and build a new dam, as well as revitalize the lakebed, all within an $8 million budget. The most important goal for the town was to get their lake back, but they also wanted the new dam to avoid and correct the shortcomings of the failed one. A design-build delivery method and recycling materials from the failed dam helped maintain a strict budget. The design solution was responsive to both ordinary function and the possibility of extraordinary weather events. It also quelled vibration (experienced by the previous structure); featured a smaller footprint; was visually appealing; raised the water level; created a deeper swimming area; and incorporated more lakeside recreational amenities. The process reflected a true collaboration between the design-build team of Schnabel and ASI Construction, LLC, town officials, and the Hope Mills Lake Advisory Committee, a citizens’ group. Complete demolition and removal of the old dam, and construction of the new dam—a five-cycle labyrinth spillway design—began in August 2016 and concluded in November 2017. A dedication ceremony took place on January 31, 2018, and the dam was once again the centerpiece of the town.
National Award of Merit
Chosen by the ASDSO Board of Directors, this award honors an individual or entity contributing to dam safety on a national level. Kory L. Honea, Sheriff of Butte County, California Sheriff Honea is being honored and thanked for his unwavering leadership during the Oroville Dam Incident in 2017. During the incident, Sheriff Honea stepped into the emergency working closely with the California Department of Water Resources to understand the various ramifications related to the incident. Under a steep learning curve regarding technical dam issues and under extreme pressure, he made the difficult decision of calling for and managing the evacuation of Butte County to ensure the safety of the citizens. Since the incident, Sheriff Honea has been an advocate for dam safety and increasing communication and preparation between dam safety representatives and emergency officials. He has made a continued effort to share his experiences and lessons learned, including participating in a panel discussion during Dam Safety 2017, which has contributed to an improved understanding of decision making and emergency management within the dam safety profession.
Young Professional of the Year
The Association of State Dam Safety Officials (ASDSO) Young Professional Award recognizes members under 40 years of age working in the dam safety field that have made outstanding contributions to the Association, their respective organization, and/or the dam safety industry in general. The recipient(s) will be announced at the luncheon. Dam Safety 2018 • Seattle, WA
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AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS Terry L. Hampton Medal
The Terry L. Hampton Medal was established in 2007 by ASDSO’s Advisory Committee (AdCom) to recognize Terry L. Hampton’s lifetime achievements in the field of hydrology and hydraulics, and his contribution to the AdCom. Melvin G. Schaefer, Ph.D., P.E. During his career, Mel Schaefer has developed and implemented practical procedures for probabilistic hydrologic analyses. Many of these approaches have become the standard of practice throughout North America and the world. These procedures have allowed for the development of flood magnitudefrequency relationships that has made current hydrologic risk analyses possible. The procedures have withstood the scrutiny of the best minds in statistical hydrology and won the confidence of dam safety managers from federal, state, and local jurisdictions.
ASDSO Beaver Cup
The ASDSO Beaver Cup is the premier competition among ASDSO state members to grow the association and promote the mission and vision of the association. California Division of Safety of Dams
Outgoing Board Members:
In recognition of and appreciation for members of the Board of Directors who have recently retired or whose terms are expiring this month. • Brad Cole, P.E., NC Department of Environmental Quality (former), City of Raleigh, NC • Ann Kuzyk, P.E., CT Department of Environmental Protection • Yohanes Sugeng, P.E., CFM, OK Water Resources Board
Joseph Ellam President’s Award
This award is named in honor of ASDSO’s first president, Joe Ellam of Pennsylvania, and is given annually by the current president. Oroville Dam Spillway Incident Independent Forensic Team • John W. France, PE, D.GE, D.WRE (Team Leader and Geotechnical Engineer) • Irfan A. Alvi, PE (Hydraulic Structures Engineer and Human Factors Specialist) • Peter A. Dickson, PhD, PG (Engineering Geologist) • Henry T. Falvey, Dr.-Ing, Hon.D.WRE (Hydraulic Engineer) • Stephen J. Rigbey (Director, Dam Safety at BC Hydro, and Geological Engineer) • John Trojanowski, PE (Hydraulic Structures Engineer) ASDSO appreciates the in-depth work of the Independent Forensic Team and it’s dedication during 96
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Recognition of Outgoing President Jonathan Garton, P.E., IA Department of Natural Resources President Jon Garton joined the Iowa Department of Natural Resources dam safety program in January 2010 after nine years in consulting engineering, specializing in water resources, including floodplain modeling and dam evaluation and design. Jon graduated from Iowa State University in 2000 with a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering. He also serves on ASDSO’s Dam Failures and Incidents Committee.
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