Dam and Lake Level Control Services
Spicer Group is proud to have served Michigan communities since 1944 with a team of water resource professionals that are known throughout the state for their expertise in all things watershed, lake, and dam related. In the past 16 years, our team has completed more than 180 dam safety and lake level reports. This talented pool of experienced professionals can help you navigate the complex maze of local, state and federal regulations and regulatory agencies efficiently. Spicer Group’s knowledgeable staff provides each client with personalized service and attention to detail – no matter if the project is a short report or complex design.
What can Spicer Group do?
Spicer Group has a talented pool of employees that can handle all aspects of dam and lake level control services, in addition to:
Nutrient Budget Studies
Lakebed Contour Mapping
Sediment Characterization
Depth of Sediment Mapping
Dredging Plans
Dam and Lake Level Inspections
Dam Structural Repairs and Upgrades
Dam Removals
Environmental Assessments
Lake Level Assessment Districts
Lake Developments and Lake Design
Lake Front Development For Communities
Lake Monitoring
Permitting and Regulatory Assistance
3-D Design Laser Scan Survey
Hydrographic Surveys
Mapping of Lake Bottoms
Lakescaping
Lake, River, and Stream Management Plans
Watershed Management Plans
Water Quality Testing
New Drone Technology
The CHASING M2 is designed for professional applications and has eight thrusters that allow easy movement underwater in all directions. It comes equipped with a built-in 4K and 12 megapixel EIS image stabilization camera, and 4000 lumen LED lights. It also has attachments such as a claw and a laser scaler that are especially useful in measuring various deficiencies on a dam’s surface.
Dam Inspections
The Michigan Department of Environment Great Lakes, and Energy requires dam inspections every three to five years. Spicer Group can inspect your dam and complete all the required report and analyses to comply with the Dam Safety portions of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act. Your report will tell you the dam’s condition, spillway capacity, operational adequacy and structural integrity, along with the deficiencies identified that could lead to the failure of the dam and recommendations for maintenance, repair, and improvements.
Lake Level Control and Inspections
Lake Level Control inspections are required every three years and must be completed by a professional engineer. Spicer Group can assist you with developing a legal lake level and completing lake level inspections as part of the Inland Lake Levels portion of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act.
