van buren levee FEMA certification CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSASFNI performed a FEMA certification of the 22-mile Van Buren and Crawford County Levee system for FEMA mapping purposes. The levee system was found compliant, and the certification report was accepted by FEMA. The levee system is currently accredited.

Levees and Embankments

Freese and Nichols (FNI) has been one of the nation’s premier water resources firms since 1894, when founder John Hawley became one of the first independent water and sewer engineers in Texas. Our nationally recognized firm is the region’s most experienced engineering consultant for levees, dams and earthwork, designing more than 150 major levees, embankments and dams during our history.

FNI’s continuing commitment to client service and our multi-discipline approach to cost-effective dam and levee projects have earned us long-term relationships with river authorities, water districts, municipalities and other clients throughout the Southwest.

Our professionals provide all-encompassing consulting services for your levee projects. We design levees and embankments associated with a variety of project types, including pipelines, pump stations, treatment plants, roadways and bridges, drainage, and more. In addition, we provide technical representation to local and federal agencies, including the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). We are experienced in coordinating with agencies on existing and new levee projects.

Innovative approachesPractical resultsOutstanding service

riverdale levee FEMA certification RIVERDALE LEVEE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT, ARKANSASFNI performed a FEMA certification of the 2.9-mile Riverdale Levee for FEMA mapping purposes. The project included geotechnical analysis, inspection of two stormwater pump stations and overall evaluation of the levee.

clearfork main street bridge design and levee coordinationCITY OF FORT WORTHFNI’s bridge design included coordination with the USACE through the evolving 408 permitting process on both an existing levee and a future levee. The design team provided a 15-foot clearance over the existing levee, designed bridge columns outside the levee template and accounted for clearance over the future levee.

Freese and Nichols has provided innovative engineering solutions for Texas since 1894, when founder John Hawley became one of the state’s first independent water and sewer engineers. We are a multi-discipline engineering, architecture, environmental science, construction services and master planning firm with offices across Texas to better serve our clients.Offices Across Texas • www.freese.com

operations assessment project mapFORT BEND COUNTY LEVEE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (LID) #2

levee FEMA certificationCADDO LEVEE DISTRICT, LOUISIANAFNI performed FEMA certification and FEMA coordination activities for about 90 miles of levees within Caddo Levee District.Project Highlight:

Operations Assessment for Fort Bend County Levee Improvement District (LID) #2FNI reviewed the LID’s policies and procedures for levee operations and made recommendations for compliance with the USACE Levee Owners Manual, customizing issues to the District’s needs and looking for efficiencies.

The Operations Assessment included the following:

� Performing an audit of existing records for completeness and relevance to current needs and operations

� Reviewing documentation of operations for roles and responsibilities, facility maps, existing inspection reports

� Providing for a cursory inspection of existing facilities

� Identifying and classifying issues of concern

� Assisting Fort Bend LID #2 in effectively managing risks and reducing consequences

FNI’s report detailed how the LID’s existing policies, procedures and practices compare to standard and accepted levee operations – including emergency procedures. FNI evaluated existing practices and management structure for current needs. The team used USACE and FEMA regulations and guidelines as benchmarks in the process.

inspection and assessment

design

rehabilitation

geotechnical � Seepage � Settlement � Stability Analysis

fema levee compliance assessments

closure structures analysis and design

embankment armoring design

design flood and breach analysis

emergency action plan and operations plan development

risk analysis

siphon design

interior drainage system analysis and design

� Pump Stations � Pipelines � Stormwater/

Drainage � Pipeline Crossings

and Penetrations � Overflow

Structures

other � Environmental

Permitting � CLOMR/LOMR

Permitting � Hydrologic and

Hydraulic � Structural Design

and Assessment � Mechanical/

Electrical/Plumbing � Funding

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