Folsom Dam Raise
Partnering with Shimmick Construction, among other contractors, the Folsom Dam Raise Project is a major flood risk management initiative led by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District. This effort provides system-wide flood damage reduction benefits when combined with the common features efforts within the Sacramento Valley.
The key project features Main Dam Spillway work on all eight Tainter gates which includes structural retrofits to the trunnion anchorage system, structural reinforcing to strengthen gates, “top seal” structural headwalls installed above each gate, concrete pier extensions, new elevated hoist platforms, and new cable hoist system with new electrical controls.
Also, key is the Left and Right Wing Dams work which includes the construction of a reinforced L-shaped concrete floodwall (3.5-feet height) above existing ground level, embankment work, relocation of utility and security features, and a removable stoplog system approximately 20 feet wide will be framed and installed through the concrete flood wall near the tie-in location between the Main Dam and the Left Dam.
Shimmick Construction reached out to HMH for our land survey and construction staking expertise. The oversight of precise staking—establishing horizontal and vertical control—guided earthwork and grading for raising the dikes and dams. This staking, used for ongoing quality control, culminated in as-built surveys documenting the final project configuration. Field crews expertly scheduled and collaborated closely with clients to ensure the accurate placement of the raised sections and new features, such as gate modifications, guaranteeing enhanced flood protection capabilities were achieved according to specifications.
