TOWN OF BRUNSWICK, NEW YORK
VAN DERHEYDEN DAM SAFETY REPAIRS

Laberge Group was retained by the Town of Brunswick to provide services addressing safety and compliance issues at the Brunswick and Van Derhyden Dam. Services included a Safety Inspection Report, an Inspection and Maintenance Plan, an Emergency Action Plan, and a Hazard Classification Evaluation for the Van Derheyden Reservoir Dam. The scope of services included:

• Perform a safety inspection of the dam, Prepare a Safety Inspection Report (SIR) and submit the Report to New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC).
• Prepare an Inspection and Maintenance (I&M) plan for the dam as required by NYSDEC, unless a plan currently exists.
• Prepare an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) for the dam and submit the plan to NYSDEC.
• Evaluate the hazard classification of the dam.

As a continuation of the dam safety work, these additional engineering services were provided:

• Site visit to document condition changes.
• Collect any additional measurements needed for design.
• Perform a Hydrology and Hydraulic (H&H) analysis for each dam.
• Perform a stability analysis for the Van Derhyden Reservoir Dam for compliance with NYSDEC Dam Safety requirements.
• Develop a permit application for Brunswick Dam modifications.
• Develop plans, design report, and permit applications for the Van Derhyden Reservoir Dam for review and approval by NYSDEC and ACOE.
• Prepare an Environmental Assessment Form for State Environmental Quality Review Act compliance for each dam.