Hydropower

With renewed interest in sustainable energy resources, hydropower is once again viewed as an attractive source for clean, domestic energy production. However, as noted by the American Society of Civil Engineers which supports the development and use of hydropower, care must be taken to be sure it is done in a way that minimizes potential environmental impacts, maximizes safety and balances the use of resources.

Lawson-Fisher Associates has extensive experience working with municipal agencies on a diversified group of projects, each requiring special skills and insights to achieve the best possible outcome. Many of these projects have involved enhancing natural or man-made barriers in ways that reduce risk and enhance performance. Our resume includes the following types of projects and services:

Hydroelectric plant design
Feasibility studies
Rehabilitation/modernization services
Emergency Action Plan (EAP) development
Operations and maintenance plan development
FERC Part 12 dam safety inspection
Potential Failure Modes Analysis (PFMA)
FERC licensing/re-licensing
Broad range of agency required studies/plans
Dam and levee analysis, design and rehabilitation
State-required dam safety inspections
Decommissioning and dam removal
Levee inspection and studies