Dams, Levees, and Hydropower

GZA brings together dam and levee safety, dam monitoring systems, geotechnical engineering, water resources, civil and structural engineering, and natural resources services. This integrated approach allows our teams to address the technical, regulatory, environmental, and constructability considerations that shape each project.

GZA is a sustaining member of the Association of State Dam Safety Officials and the U.S. Society on Dams and an active member of the National Hydropower Association. GZA has supported inspections, investigations, engineering analyses, seismic evaluations, remedial design, and construction administration for more than 1,000 dams across the United States.

GZA provides comprehensive services to municipal and regional water suppliers, lake associations, hydropower producers, private owners, and public agencies, including the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Our multidisciplinary teams include geotechnical, structural, civil, and water resources engineers with extensive experience in water-retaining structures. We support projects from inspection and investigation through analysis, design, permitting, construction administration, resident engineering, and long-term surveillance and monitoring.

GZA has extensive experience identifying, applying for, and managing funds from state, federal, and private foundation sources to support dam repair and removal projects.

We work with state and local governments, nonprofit agencies, private dam owners, and small businesses to develop funding strategies that match eligibility and matching requirements with project goals.

GZA combines grant expertise with engineering, environmental, planning, and construction management capabilities to develop competitive applications that are technically sound, strategically aligned, and responsive to funding agency requirements.

GZA’s Senior Grant Specialist works closely with the project team to prepare and submit grant applications and manage grant reporting and administration throughout the award period to keep your project moving forward.