Our team thrives at the intersection of human infrastructure and water

Our team brings decades of experience in hydrology and hydraulics as well as dam safety related engineering. We have developed dam site hydrology (HEC-HMS), analyzed hydrologic and dam failure flood hydraulics (HEC-RAS 1D, 2D), prepared inundation mapping, and prepared consequences analyses based on population at risk (PAR) and loss of life (LOL) estimates for inflow design flood (IDF) determination.  Our engineers regularly perform incremental flood hazard assessments, probable maximum precipitation and flood analyses, and spillway hydraulic analyses. Our work is delivered in accordance with FEMA, BIA, Bureau of Reclamation, and State Dam Safety guidance requirements.

The Bodwé Group has provided alternative analysis, engineering design, permitting, and construction oversight for seven dam modifications and/or removals over the past decade. We have developed partial and full removal designs and provided natural restoration for miles of existing streams in and around dams to improve the ecological functions and ensure a stable and naturalized stream remains.  Our team also brings experience in the areas of river ecology, ecosystem-based habitat restoration, state and federal permitting, and public presentation.

Bodwé assists both private and public entities, from municipalities and counties to the Bureau of Indian Affairs, on projects related to dam safety and inspections of existing dams. Our staff has extensive experience with the State of Illinois Dam Safety Program and inspection requirements. We currently provide annual dam safety inspections for dams throughout northeast Illinois.

The Bodwé team of stormwater engineers works with both public and private sector clients nationwide to investigate and develop designs to resolve localized flooding and drainage issues. Our diverse project experience includes simple and practical approaches as well as highly complex modeling to mitigate flooding and drainage issues.

Bodwé Group water resources engineers deliver flood studies and floodplain related analysis and design projects for both private and public clients nationally. We understand the scope and intricacies of providing accurate flood studies and floodplain mapping updates, including CLOMR, LOMR, and LOMA applications, based upon concerns from communities as well as continued development. We employ state-of-the-practice processes and models to meet state and Federal (FEMA) requirements.

Our team ensures understanding of the permitting requirements within each of the areas we work. We develop permittable projects, and we have also been instrumental in the development and updating of various stormwater management and floodplain ordinances in our client geographies. We take the time to thoroughly understand the required review agency regulations and objectives, and how they relate to development within the community.

We perform stream assessments to identify accelerated erosion on stream banks, determine streambed stability, rank the severity of erosion, and identify priorities for treatment to provide ecological uplift, enhanced recreation opportunities, and integrated restoration concepts. Our broad experience includes assisting municipalities with flood and erosion mitigation on unique projects such as stream bank stabilization to eliminate erosion as well as aquatic and vegetative restoration and stream re-meandering of an existing channelized creek.