ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøEnhances Safety and Performance at Eucha Dam
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø has been awarded a contract from the Tulsa Metropolitian Utility Authority to rehabilitate the Eucha Dam, a critical infrastructure project aimed at improving the dam's safety and performance. The comprehensive project involves the installation of 96 post-tensioned strand anchors to strengthen and stabilize the structure.
The rehabilitation focuses on three key sections of the dam — the overflow, gated spillway, and non-overflow areas — with anchor depths ranging from 100 to 171 feet. This ambitious effort reflects ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø’s commitment to delivering innovative solutions for complex geotechnical challenges.
Project Scope and Technical Excellence
The project includes a rigorous pre-production verification test program ensuring the anchors meet the necessary safety and performance standards before full-scale implementation.
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø will complete approximately 12,500 linear feet of drilling through the concrete of the Dam and underlying Dolostone requiring advanced drilling techniques and precision execution.
All anchors will undergo performance testing up to 80% of their guaranteed minimum ultimate tensile strength. This thorough testing process is critical to ensure long-term stability and performance of the dam structure.
To facilitate safe and efficient access across the dam, ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø is implementing several innovative temporary measures. A rail cart system will allow for the smooth movement of drill rigs and support equipment across the overflow section. In addition, scaffolding and scaffolding-based working platforms will be installed to provide access to challenging areas, ensuring both safety and operational efficiency.
Overcoming Logistical Challenges
With a length of 1,500 linear feet, the Eucha Dam presents unique logistical complexities. Difficult access points require the construction of specialized platforms, scaffolding, and the use of crane and barge operations on the upstream side. Each anchor installation involves over 37 distinct steps, demanding precise coordination and communication across all project phases.
"This project is a testament to our ability to tackle large-scale, technically demanding infrastructure work," Cody Telgheder, Operations Manager at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø. "Our team is leveraging advanced engineering and logistical strategies to ensure the successful delivery of this critical rehabilitation."
Work on the Eucha Dam rehabilitation began in January 2025 and is expected to be completed by early 2026.
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø has been awarded a contract from the Tulsa Metropolitian Utility Authority to rehabilitate the Eucha Dam, a critical infrastructure project aimed at improving the dam's safety and performance. The comprehensive project involves the installation of 96 post-tensioned strand anchors to strengthen and stabilize the structure.
The rehabilitation focuses on three key sections of the dam — the overflow, gated spillway, and non-overflow areas — with anchor depths ranging from 100 to 171 feet. This ambitious effort reflects ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø’s commitment to delivering innovative solutions for complex geotechnical challenges.
Project Scope and Technical Excellence
The project includes a rigorous pre-production verification test program ensuring the anchors meet the necessary safety and performance standards before full-scale implementation.
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø will complete approximately 12,500 linear feet of drilling through the concrete of the Dam and underlying Dolostone requiring advanced drilling techniques and precision execution.
All anchors will undergo performance testing up to 80% of their guaranteed minimum ultimate tensile strength. This thorough testing process is critical to ensure long-term stability and performance of the dam structure.
To facilitate safe and efficient access across the dam, ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø is implementing several innovative temporary measures. A rail cart system will allow for the smooth movement of drill rigs and support equipment across the overflow section. In addition, scaffolding and scaffolding-based working platforms will be installed to provide access to challenging areas, ensuring both safety and operational efficiency.
Overcoming Logistical Challenges
With a length of 1,500 linear feet, the Eucha Dam presents unique logistical complexities. Difficult access points require the construction of specialized platforms, scaffolding, and the use of crane and barge operations on the upstream side. Each anchor installation involves over 37 distinct steps, demanding precise coordination and communication across all project phases.
"This project is a testament to our ability to tackle large-scale, technically demanding infrastructure work," Cody Telgheder, Operations Manager at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø. "Our team is leveraging advanced engineering and logistical strategies to ensure the successful delivery of this critical rehabilitation."
Work on the Eucha Dam rehabilitation began in January 2025 and is expected to be completed by early 2026.
About ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøhas been both a leader and an innovator in the geotechnical construction industry for more 70 years. With regional offices across the country and headquarters in Pittsburgh, ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøis a nationally renowned specialty contractor, offering proven expertise in the design and installation of deep foundation elements, earth retention systems and ground treatment solutions. We pride ourselves on our ability to consistently provide our clients with innovative, high-quality design-build options for projects of varying size and complexity. ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøis the North American subsidiary of Soletanche Bachy, one of the world’s leading geotechnical contractors, and is part of a global network of unparalleled geotechnical resources and expertise.
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