Hurricane Harvey Devastates Texas
By now, we’ve all heard of the disaster of Hurricane Harvey and its affects on numerous southern states, specifically that of Texas. Record accumulation of rainfall is affecting south-east Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi while tropical storm force winds affecting primarily Texas and Louisiana has produced massive flooding throughout Texas. Search and rescue by boat and ...
Flood Protection in Boise Idaho
Damitdams was contacted by the city of Boise, Idaho to supply cofferdams for flood protection for one of the city buildings that is uses for monitoring traffic control in the city of Boise. The building is roughly 100 yards from the Boise River, which is a tributary for of the snake river. The river, which ...
Cofferdams and Caissons
A Caisson is a watertight structure used for retaining water in order to work on the foundations for bridges, piers, and other structures. Generally speaking, the water is pumped out to create a completely dry work environment. Some caissons can be open-air caissons, whereas others may use compressed air to keep the mud and water ...
Are Sandbags the Right Solution for You?
Are Sandbags the Right Solution for You? The Environmental Agency of the UK, as well as many experts in the field of flood protection agree that sandbags are ineffective for groundwater flooding, and are only useful when combined with plastic sheeting.Sandbags are time consuming and difficult to handle, and are susceptible to seepage and leakage. ...
Flood Mitigation Strategies
Adding Cofferdams to Your Flood Mitigation Strategies Flooding affects more homeowners than and other natural disaster, according to FEMA. As of 2015, the average claim for damage caused by a flood was over $46.000. Flood mitigation strategies are necessary for those who wish to protect their home. How Can I Protect My Home? There are ...
Using Cofferdams for Dewatering
During the course of a construction project, it may become necessary to employ a dewatering method remove the water from the area, therefore allowing the project to move forward. This can be done several different ways. In this article, we will focus on water filled dams (or cofferdams.) Typically, a cofferdam is a temporary enclosure ...
Madison, WI
Boat Ramp Location: Madison, WI Cofferdam Size: 4′ high x 200′ longWater Depth: 2′Installation Time: 4 hours Project Description: A Dam-It Dams cofferdam was used to de-water the work site to allow for a new concrete boat ramp to be poured. The installation or repair of boat ramps and docks often requires a dry work ...
Dundee, MI
Cofferdam Sizes: 8′ high x 100′ long Water Depth: 5-6′ Installation Time: 8 hours Project Description: A Dam-It Dams cofferdam was used to temporarily block water flow in a river to allow installation of a new 36″ gas main. River Crossing Spanning a river above or below water often requires a dry work environment. The ...