Morgan City Levee
As part of a post-hurricane Katrina effort to improve storm surge and hurricane protection in South Louisiana, the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority and St. Mary Parish funded improvements for the Morgan City Levee. HydroTurf® was chosen over rock riprap to protect the levee due to its versatility, performance and durability. The levee, situated beneath […]
Gerwig Lane Spillway
The Gerwig Lane embankment dam located in Howard County, Maryland was the first high hazard dam approved by Maryland Dam Safety utilizing HydroTurf®. The Gerwig Lane Pond is a SWM pond in the Patuxent River Watershed. The Gerwig Lane embankment dam is classified as a High Hazard dam due to its risk of flooding roadways. […]
Lake Apopka Pump Stations & Water Intake
St. John’s River Water Management District (SJRWMD) works to ensure clean drinking water and maintain the health of natural water resources in 18 Florida counties. Due to the high levels of phosphorus at Lake Apopka in Mt. Dora, Florida, SJRWMD began restoring the water quality by managing the stormwater runoff into the lake. These stormwater […]
Tonkawa Dam at Hilltop Lakes
The Tonkawa Dam in Hilltop Lakes, TX is part of a string of spring fed lakes within the community. The existing dam had a deteriorating steel bulkhead which compromised the dams integrity. With the increased population density and this being a recreational area with boat and personal craft traffic, the dam became more critical. The […]
Crosley Lake Dam
Upper Ottawa Public Works Yard
Trillium Valley Park
Pump Road Dam
The Pump Road Dam (also known as the Canterbury Lake Dam) was recently upgraded to meet current Dam Safety Regulations. Henrico County selected the HydroTurf® advanced revetment technology for overtopping protection to comply with these regulations. Cost savings, ease of installation, elimination of road and lane closures, and aesthetics all played a role in their […]
Village Creek Water Reclamation Facility
Recent upgrades to the award-winning Village Creek Water Reclamation Facility include using HydroTurf® for erosion protection in a large dam spillway. Owned and operated by the City of Fort Worth, the Village Creek Water Reclamation Facility was built in 1958 and has been expanded over the last 60 years. Its original treatment capacity of 5 […]
Victory Lakes Dam Restoration
A local community rallied to save two lakes which were in jeopardy of being drained as mandated by NJDEP Dam Safety. The residents formed a non-profit in order to preserve and restore the lakes and adjoining dam. HydroTurf® was selected as a cost-effective, low-maintenance and long-term solution which preserved the outdoor recreational space and its […]