As dams age, owners and communities face difficult and complicated decisions as to whether they should continue to repair and maintain the structure or remove it and restore the river. Princeton Hydro excels in the design of dam restoration and repair, as well as in the investigation and implementation of dam removals.
In the case of dam restoration or repair, our in-house geotechnical, hydraulic and civil engineers will inspect the dam to determine the appropriate course of action and then produce all necessary documents for structure's rehabilitation that is fully compliant with applicable regulations.
When a dam has outlived its useful life and no longer provides the economic justification for repair, the structure's removal is a most effective way to restore riverine functions and values. Our projects look to balance the needs of the community and the needs of the riverine ecosystems.
Our dam related services encompass:
Dam inspections, including geotechnical assessments
