Water retention dams

Water retention dams

Tetra Tech Coffey’s specialists bring dam safety review expertise and a strong understanding of subsurface conditions and their existing limitations.

Ensuring dam safety and integrity demands robust and often innovative solutions. Our experts understand the importance of dam safety reviews, maintenance, and upgrades of existing water retention dams to not only meet regulations, but also improve storage and operate at high safety levels.

Our experience at the forefront of geotechnical site limitations shapes proposals that reduce cost and increase safety. We provide clear geotechnical modelling of the foundation conditions, paramount to safety and performance for years to come.

We provide solutions for all types of dams, including:

  • Earth and rock-fill
  • Concrete-faced
  • Roller-compacted
  • Concrete

Our services include:

  • Comprehensive dam safety review
  • Surveillance programs
  • Upgrades and maintenance works programs
  • Geotechnical investigation
  • Design and construction
  • Foundation solutions for all concrete dams

Tetra Tech Coffey is an associate member of the Australian Commission on Large Dams, Canadian Dam Association, and International Commission on Large Dams. Our team participates in various world forums discussing state-of-the-art design and construction practices to drive continuous improvement and better solutions for our clients.

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