Strontia Springs Dam

About This Project

The Strontia Springs Dam reservoir’s emergency reservoir drawdown system (ERDS) rapidly releases water in an emergency scenario through a 50 foot long tunnel that runs through the base of the dam. The thrust nut on the ERDS control gate was damaged and required replacement 200 feet below the reservoir’s surface. Partnering with Ballard, we determined that the implementation of an effective dredging plan and careful execution of a massive bulkhead installation was pivotal to the success of the project.