The analysis and design of facilities to control drainage and flooding is a key element of almost every project. Drainage and flood control engineering is an active, evolving science. The engineers at Harris Kocher Smith keep abreast of current trends, modeling techniques and technology in this area. We understand that these facilities can oftentimes exist harmoniously with active or passive recreation facilities or pedestrian facilities and should be integrated in site engineering to maximize land use while not compromising performance. Our services include:

• Drainage studies for site engineering
• Drainage master planning
• Floodplain delineation
• Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) studies, including:

- Flood Insurance Studies
- Conditional Letter of Map Revision (CLOMR) studies
- Letter of Map Revision (LOMR) studies

• Flood routing and storage analysis and design
• Water quality and Best Management Practices (BMP) design
• Expert with the CUHP, HEC-RAS, TR-20, UD Sewer and SWMM computer models
• Design of rehabilitative drainage improvements for existing facilities or developed sites

Current and past clients include the Urban Drainage & Flood Control District, FEMA, US Army Corps of Engineers, and most of the counties and cities in the Colorado Front Range.

Visit the Featured Projects page to learn more about HKS Drainage and Flood Control services.