Ogden Dam Statutory Inspection
Equinox Construction Services was mandated by the owner of dam X0002706 to undertake a Statutory Inspection of the dam, including a visual analysis of all the components, including but not limited to, the piers, the spillways, the toe of the dam, the rail systems and the intake, the upstream impoundment along with the downstream stretch.
Following this inspection, ECS prepared a Statutory Inspection Report which included, among other aspects, a description of how the inspection was carried out, ECS' observations on annotated photographs, our recommendations with respect to the dam's current condition and status, and finally a preliminary estimate of the construction costs associated with our recommendations.
During the inspection, particular attention was given to elements such as Public Safety Around Dams, environmental protection measures and the structural elements.
- Statutory dam inspection
- Dam condition assessment
- Visual inspection and documentation
- Structural element assessment
- Public safety around dams
- Environmental protection measures
- Maintenance and repair recommendations
- Construction cost estimating
- Dam condition attestation
Timeline
2021
Cost
Confidential
Professional fees
$3,400
Assessing a Dam Without Previous Inspection Records
One of the main challenges of the mandate was the absence of previous inspection records. ECS was therefore required to establish an attestation of the dam's current condition based on the site inspection and available information, while developing recommendations for future maintenance and repair work.
The inspection required a comprehensive visual review of the dam and its associated components and systems. ECS assessed the condition of the piers, the spillways, the toe of the dam, the rail systems and the intake, the upstream impoundment along with the downstream stretch.
The condition of the intake presented an additional challenge. The intake was significantly clogged, which limited the precision of certain observations and consequently the level of detail that could be provided in some recommendations.
The inspection also required consideration of public safety around dams and environmental protection measures, alongside the assessment of structural elements and general dam condition.
Intervention by Equinox Construction Services
Equinox Construction Services carried out a site visit at dam X0002706 in Ogden to visually inspect the dam and assess the health and status of its various components and systems.
ECS documented its observations using annotated photographs and incorporated these findings into a Statutory Inspection Report. The report described how the inspection was conducted, documented the observed condition of the dam and identified recommended actions based on the findings.
ECS also prepared preliminary estimates of the associated construction and repair costs, together with an anticipated timeline for the recommended work.
Because no previous inspection records were available, ECS was also required to provide an attestation of the dam's current condition based on the findings of the inspection.
The clogged intake limited the precision of certain observations; this constraint was taken into account when developing the recommendations and assessing the dam's condition.
Services Provided
- Site visit at dam X0002706 in Ogden
- Visual inspection of the dam
- Analysis of the health and status of the various components and systems of the dam
- Preparation of the Statutory Inspection Report
- Development of a list of recommendations
- Estimation of the construction and repair costs along with a timeline
- Attestation of the dam's current condition
Team
Additional Resources
Printable project sheet