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Mr. Asamenaw is the founder and CEO of MAY Engineers LLC and has over 20 years of national and international experience executing large-scale civil and water resources engineering projects in public and private industries. These projects cross a broad spectrum of water resources, including dam safety inspections and rehabilitations, dam safety risk assessments, hydrology, and hydraulic modeling for dams, flood control structures, hydropower, and water supply dams, flood impact assessment, reservoir operation, levee, and dam failure/impact assessments. He has an in-depth knowledge of numerous Hydrology and Hydraulics modeling and simulation tools such as Arc-Hydro, PC-SWMM, XPSWMM 1D/2D, HEC-GeoHMS, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, HEC-GeoRAS, GAMS, SITES, USGS Peak FQ, HydraFlow, BOSS DamBreak, HydroFlow, MODFLOW, and ArcGIS suite applications, and has extensive experience using various 2-dimensional hydrodynamic Hydrology and Hydraulic models, including HEC-RAS 1D/2D, FLO-2D, and XPSWMM-2D. He has provided technical oversight for over 50 large-scale (HUC-10 and HUC-8) HEC-RAS 2D BLE and Detailed Study models for GLO, TWDB, the City of Austin, LADOTD, FEMA Region 6, and The State of Utah Department of Public Safety Division of Emergency Management.

Before returning to consulting, Mr. Asamenaw served as a regional hydrology and hydraulic expert for the Division of Dam Safety and Inspection at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Atlanta Regional Office (ARO), where he reviewed PMF studies and spillway capacities studies in support of dam safety and hydropower license requirements and compliance. While at FERC, he represented the Commission in the Regional Probable Maximum Precipitation (PMP) studies for Mississippi, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana.

Mr. Asamenaw has been featured in the 125 Anniversary Edition of Marquis Who is Who is America for his contribution in the Water Resources Engineering: Seyoum Ayele Asamenaw, PE, D.WRE, PMP, CFM Celebrated for Dedication to the Field of Water Resources Engineering (24-7pressrelease.com).

Related Job Trainings

Managing Federal Projects, (24 hours) July 31-Aug 1,2018
HEC-RAS 2D, West Consultants, (24 hours) April 11-13,2017
Flow-3D Training, (24 hours) January 21-23, 2015
National Dam Safety Program Technical Program, FEMA February 18-19, 2015
Risk-Informed Decision Making, FERC, (28 hours) November 4-7, 2014
Seepage and Piping Training, FERC, (24 hours) April 13-17, 2014
Probability in Dam Safety Workshop, FERC, (10 hours) April 1-2, 2014
Project Management Training, Skill Port, (38 hours) February 2013
XPSWMM 1D and 2D Modeling Training (24 hours) April, 2012
Dam Breach Analysis Using HEC-RAS (24 hours) July 12-14, 2006
Marquis Who is Who in America 2023
FERC Quality Service Award 2015-2018
US President Community Service Award 2012
Dewberry’s Spotlight Award for Business Development Excellence 2011
Dewberry’s Spotlight Award for Project Excellence 2010
Dewberry’s Spotlight Award for Mentoring Excellence 2009
UNEP Visiting Fellowship 2005
National Dean’s List, The University of Texas at Austin 2004
UT College of Engineering Graduate Fellowship 2003-2005
Fulbright Graduate Fellowship, US State Department 2003-2005
Chancellor Gold Medal from Mekelle University 2001

Licenses and Certifications

Professional Engineer (TX #134033) 2019
Professional Engineer (AZ # 50625) 2009
Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) 2021
Project Management Professional (PMP) 2019
Diplomate of the American Water Resources Engineering (D.WRE) 2014

Educations

MS, Geotechnical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology 2019
MBA, Management and Strategy, Western Governors University 2012
MS, Water Resources Engineering, University of Texas – Austin 2005
Bachelor of Science (BS), Geological Sciences, Mekelle University 2001

Selected Project Experience

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) NRCS Region 4- States of Arkansas, Mississippi, and Louisiana (2024-2029):

Seyoum is a Program Manager for the NRCS Region 4 IDIQ contract. The work being performed under this contract includes Architect and Engineering (A&E) services for various functions in a variety of fields for a wide range of projects, performed through the full range of programs within the USDA-Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) in the states of Arkansas, Mississippi, and Louisiana; defined as Region 4. The primary services being performed under this contract include Dam Assessments, Watershed Rehabilitation Planning, Watershed Planning , and Engineering Design.

Williamson County Detailed Flood Study and Mapping, Texas (2023):

Seyoum reviewed and provided technical guidance more than 180 HEC-RAS models for the Willamson County Atlas 14 Floodplain Mapping Project for Brushy and Yegua Creek watershed extents. The project is part of the development of georeferenced hydrologic (HEC-HMS) and 1096 stream miles Zone A and Zone AE hydraulic (HEC-RAS) models for existing and fully developed land use conditions for selected storm frequencies based on NOAAA Atlas 14 rainfall data.

Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LADOTD) District 05 Off System Bridge Replacements. Morehouse Parish, Louisiana (2023-now):

Seyoum is a Sr. Engineer for the replacement of Olen Hughes Over Bayou Bonne Idee and Oscar Lum Road Over Williamson County in LADOTD District 05. The project consists of design hydrology frequency, hydraulic design, and scour analysis, and hydraulic reports.

Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LADOTD) District 04 Off System Bridge Replacements. Various Parishes, Louisiana (2023-now):

Seyoum is a Sr. Engineer for the replacement of Olen Hughes Over Bayou Bonne Idee and Oscar Lum Road Over Williamson County in LADOTD District 05. The project consists of design hydrology frequency, hydraulic design, and scour analysis, and hydraulic reports.

Arkansas Black Mayor Association (ABMA) Watershed Plan Environmental Assessment for the City of Pine Bluff, AR (2023-2024).

Seyoum is a project manager for the development of a Watershed Plan and Environmental Assessment for the City of Pine Bluff, AR. The Watershed Plan-EA documents the NRCS planning process, compliance with the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act, and requirements of the Principles and Requirements for Water Resources and Interagency Guidelines (PR&G). Coordinated the development 9 HUC-12 watersheds 2D HEC-RAS model, performed quality control and flood mitigation alternative analysis development.

Arkansas Black Mayor Association (ABMA) Watershed Plan Environmental Assessment for the Cities of Stamps and Lewisville, AR(2023-2024).

Seyoum is a project manager for the development of a Watershed Plan and Environmental Assessment for the Cities of Stamps and Lewisville, AR. The Watershed Plan-EA documents the NRCS planning process, compliance with the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act, and requirements of the Principles and Requirements for Water Resources and Interagency Guidelines (PR&G). Coordinated the development 9 HUC-12 watersheds 2D HEC-RAS model, performed quality control and flood mitigation alternative analysis development.

Riverside Duplex FEMA Hydrology and Hydraulic Modelling and CLOMR/LOMR Permitting (2024)

Seyoum is performing FEMA Hydrology and Hydraulic Modelling and CLOMR/LOMR Permitting services to Vista Town Homes Austin, LLC, for a proposed bridge crossing at a duplex project in Williamson County, TX.

Concepcion Creek Drainage Project (San Antonino, Tx):

Seyoum was the lead engineer for the Concepcion Creek Drainage project. The project is divided into multiple phases. Phase 1 focuses on detention ponds, Phase 2 will involve channel reconstruction, and Phase 3 will include underground drainage systems. The project included modelling of more than 500 pipes stormwater pipes using XPSWMM, HEC-HMS and HEC-RAS model updates, and development of preliminary engineering report. Proposed solutions included structural and non-structural solutions such as existing bridge crossings/culvert improvements, channel improvements, floodwalls, detention, and/or property buyouts. This is the largest drainage projects since the San Antonio River flood diversion tunnel and outlet structures were constructed from 1993 to 1995.

Design fee: $1.0 mil

Texas General Land Office (GLO) Flood Study Combined River Basins West Region (2022-2023).

As a Technical Advisor/ Quality Control Lead, Seyoum developed the hydrology and hydraulic approach training materials. He has also provided technical oversight for the 25% modeling submittal for the McCoy Creek-Guadalupe River (1210020204) study area. This 25% submittal includes a description of the study area, data available to support modeling, and details of the strategy for model setup.

FEMA Region 6 BLE Models Review (2022-2023) Various cities, OK: Quality Control Manager:

Seyoum provided technical oversight and quality control for large BLE models for the City of Shattuck Wolf Creek, Fort Supply Lake Wolf Creek, Lower and Upper - Town of Calumet, Town of Fort Supply Beaver River, Town of Mutual North River, Town of Mutual South River, Lower Black Creek, Pond Creek, Upper Black Bear Creek, and Upper Red Rock Creek. The BLE models were developed using HEC-RAS 2D Version 6.3 spatially varied precipitation and infiltration options.

Greater Sevier Watershed Base Level Engineering, Various Cities, UT (2022-2023). Quality Control Manager.

Seyoum provided technical oversight and quality control for over thirty HUC-10 BLE models for the State of Utah Department of Public Safety Division of Emergency Management. The BLE models were developed using HEC-RAS 2D Version 6.3 spatially varied precipitation and infiltration options.

FEMA Region 6 Jemez River Watershed New Mexico 2D BLE (2022-2023) Jemez Springs, NM. Quality Control Manager.

Seyoum provided technical oversight and quality control for the Jemez River Watershed (HUC8 # 13020202). The study area has a 1041 sq. mi drainage area, and the BLE models were developed using HEC-RAS 2D Version 6.3.1 spatially varied precipitation and infiltration options.

City of Austin, 2020 Stormwater Mapping and Modeling Rotations (2022-2023):

Project Manager for the Atlas 14 floodplain Study- boggy Creek, Buttermilk Branch, fort Branch, Little Walnut Creek, Tannehill Branch, and Walnut Creek Watersheds under the 2020 Stormwater Mapping and Modeling Rotations. The project includes performing project management, community engagement and project outreach, natural valley analysis – crystal brook floodwall, developing hydrology and hydraulic data, and performing independent QA/QC for the work completed by subconsultants. This study will consider hydrology for the entire 70 square miles of watershed and will update and extend the hydraulic analysis for the associated tributaries. Fee: $2.4M.

Texas Water Development Board, 2B Baseline Engineering (BLE), Austin, Texas (2021).

Deputy Project Manager and Technical Lead for the development of HEC-RAS 2D BLE models, floodplain mapping, CNMS, and Flood Decision Support tools (FDST) for Double Mountain Fork Brazos (HUC8- 12050004), Paint (HUC8- 12060103), Lower Clear fork Brazos (HUC8- 12060104), and Hubbard (HUC8- 1206105) Watersheds. Fee: $932K [AECOM].

Texas Water Development Board, 2B Baseline Engineering (BLE), Austin, Texas (2021).

Deputy Project Manager and Technical Lead for the development of HEC-RAS 2D BLE models, floodplain mapping, CNMS, and Flood Decision Support tools (FDST) of the Upper Nueces (HUC 8 # 12110103) and Upper Frio (HUC 8# 12110106) watersheds. [Prior to AECOM] Fee: $1.9M [Stantec].

Onion Creek Detailed Flood Study and Mapping, City of Austin, Texas (COA) (2022):

Seyoum was responsible for performing an Independent Technical Review (ITR) of the hydrology model developed by a partner consultant. The review includes six hundred watersheds, time of concentrations, stream alignments, and the HEC-HMS model. The Onion Creek watershed study is part of the City of Austin’s compressive effort to update floodplain modeling and mapping based on the new NOAA Atlas 14 data. [AECOM].

Williamson County Detailed Flood Study and Mapping, Texas (2022-2023):

Seyoum is a Technical Director for Williamson County Atlas 14 Floodplain Mapping Project for Brushy and Yegua Creek watershed extents. The project includes the development of georeferenced hydrologic (HEC-HMS) and 1096 stream miles Zone A and Zone AE hydraulic (HEC-RAS) models for existing and fully developed land use conditions for selected storm frequencies based on NOAAA Atlas 14 rainfall data. Fee $2.8M [AECOM].

Kentucky NRCS Dam Breach Analyses 40 dams, various locations Kentucky (2022-2023):

Seyoum managed 5 engineers and 1 GIS specialist to provide NRCS with the engineering expertise needed to meet NRCS and state of Kentucky regulations and requirements to complete the Dam Breach Analysis, prepare a report of findings and submit to NRCS for 16 dam locations. This included but not be limited to reviewing previous dam assessment reports, available as-built drawings, LiDAR maps, performing LiDAR survey, where required, dam inspections, hydraulic and hydrologic analysis and modeling, dam breach analysis and preparation inundation maps and reports. This project provided the extent of flood damage due to possible dam breach downstream of the dams and complying with NRCS and state of Kentucky requirements for safety and performance commensurate with the dam’s hazard classification. This project was completed 3 months ahead of the approved schedule. Task areas include data collection, hydrologic analysis, dam breach analysis, inundation mapping, and project management. Task areas include data collection, hydrologic analysis, dam breach analysis, inundation mapping, and project management. Fee: $250K [AECOM].

Webb Chapel Road Reconstruction Project, City of Dallas (03/2022):

Seyoum performed an Independent Technical Review (ITR) of the drainage report and 100% design plan for the Webb Chapel Road Reconstruction Project. The City of Dallas is overseeing the design and reconstruction of 1550 linear feet of six lanes divided roadway consisting of 11-inch-thick concrete pavement. Other services included in this contract are replacing the curb and gutter, median, sidewalks, and pavement markings. [AECOM].

Graveyard Wash FRS Dam Breach, Stafford, Arizona (03/2022):

Seyoum performed an independent technical review of the dam break model and breach hydrographs for Graveyard Wash FRS Dam. The dam is an NRCS dam, and the project was completed to meet the NRCS and Arizona Division of Water Resources requirements. The dam breach was completed using Flow-2D. [AECOM].

Dallas Water Utilities, Bachman Lake Dam and Spillway Improvements, Dallas, Texas (2020-2021).

Seyoum managed design-related services for the phase 1 Bachman Lake Dam Rehabilitation project, including hydrology and hydraulics modeling and design, dam-break modeling using HEC-RAS 2D and determination of design flood, watershed reconnaissance, freeboard calculation, sediment and debris management system design, alternative spillway analysis, service spillway design, TCEQ hazard classification evaluation, and completion of a potential failure mode analysis (PFMA) workshop with the DWU team. Design Fee: $1.2M [Stantec].

Gwinnett County Department of Water Resources, Dam Outlet Works Maintenance, Lawrenceville, Georgia (2020-2021).

Hydraulic modeling and calculations lead to the repair and rehabilitation of 10 outlet control structures (OCSs) and associated principal spillway pipes. The team supported rehabilitation improvements at 10 NRCS watershed dams. The project consisted of engineering, permitting, bid support, and engineer of record services during construction and associated principal spillway pipes. Previous work included structural inspections for 15 dams. The rehabilitation consisted of in-kind replacement/repairs to extend the service life of the structures, including re-lining the PSPs, gate replacements, concrete repairs, and access improvements. Fee: $900K [Stantec].

US Army Corps of Engineers, C-11 Impoundment Design, Destin, Florida (2020-2021).

Hydrology and hydraulics discipline design manager for design and preparation of the construction plans and specifications, design documentation report, design calculations, and other documentation for the Broward County water preserve areas, C-11 impoundment Project. Design Fee $16.5 M [Stantec].

Gwinnett County Department of Water Resources, Gwinnett County Dam Break Modelling, Georgia (2011-2013),

Senior water resources engineer led the development of unsteady flow dam break analysis, inundation mapping, and risk map analysis. Also provided senior technical oversight for very complex models and served as an independent reviewer for externally performed models and maps. The project included a dam breach inundation modeling and mapping project for 84 dams across the county, building on the dam breach modeling and mapping that had been completed previously for 20 county-owned high hazard dams. Fee: $200K [Dewberry].

Natural Resources Conservation Service, Ellijay River Watershed Structure No. 1, Atlanta, Georgia (2006-2008).

Responsible for conducting SITES analysis and DAMBRK simulations for this NRCS structure. This dam rehabilitation study focuses on evaluating the status of the watershed structure by performing dam inspections, dam breach analyses to classify the structure according to the NRCS TR-60 and State of Georgia design criteria, and hydrologic and hydraulic studies to assess compliance with the applicable design criteria. [Golder].

Natural Resources Conservation Service, Pumkinville Sub watershed Structure No. 1, Atlanta, Georgia (2006-2008).

Responsible for conducting SITES analysis and DAMBRK simulations for this NRCS structure. This dam rehabilitation study focuses on evaluating the status of the watershed structure by performing dam inspections, dam breach analyses to classify the structure according to the NRCS TR-60 and State of Georgia design criteria, and hydrologic and hydraulic studies to assess compliance with the applicable design criteria. [Golder].

Natural Resources Conservation Service, Little River Watershed Structure Nos 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 30, 31, 34, and 40, Atlanta, Georgia (2006-2008).

Responsible for conducting SITES analysis and DAMBRK simulations for 11 NRCS structures and identified the structures whose embankment was likely to breach during the design storms. The study includes dam classification, dam breach analysis for sunny dam and PMP scenarios, and analysis for the freeboard requirements. Prepared breach inundation maps for those structures using ArcGIS and evaluated remedial options to bring the structures into compliance with the NRCS and State of Georgia design criteria. The dam rehabilitation studies focus on evaluating the status of the watershed structures by performing dam inspections, dam breach analyses to classify the structure according to the NRCS TR-60 and State of Georgia design criteria, and hydrologic and hydraulic studies to assess compliance with the applicable design criteria. [Golder].

Natural Resources Conservation Service, Yellow River 15 (Y-15) Rehabilitation, Atlanta, Georgia (2006-2008).

Responsible for the hydraulic and geotechnical design of the spillway upgrade for NRCS Structure Y-15 in Gwinnett County. The spillway upgrade consisted of an RCC spillway placed over the top of the dam embankment. Provided construction monitoring and testing services throughout the duration of the project. Prepared monthly construction reports to document the status of the project for compliance with the Georgia Safe Dams Program. [Golder].

California DWR, Central Valley Floodplain Evaluation and Delineation, Central Valley, California (2011-2012).

Senior engineer/lead engineer for the Central Valley Floodplain Evaluation and Delineation, CA. The project included the development of complex hydraulics models using the unsteady-state HEC-RAS model in the San Joaquin watershed of the Central Valley of California. Parallel to the HEC-RAS modeling effort, the project included the development of FLO-2D models of shallow overland flooding behind levees for comparison and calibration purposes. [Dewberry].

Georgia Department of Natural Resources | Georgia, Cleveland County Physical Map Revision, Norman, Oklahoma (2009-2010).

Project engineer responsible for hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, delineation of the 1-, and 0.2-percent-annual-chance floodplains, and floodway modeling and mapping. Responsibilities also included preparation of hydrology and hydraulics Report and Appendix M formatted deliverable Geospatial files. The project was a 13.8 stream mile of detailed hydrologic and hydraulic analysis for 7 streams in Cleveland County, Oklahoma for FEMA. Fee: $700K [Dewberry].

Gwinnett Department of Water Resources, Gwinnett County Stormwater Infrastructure System Analysis, Lawrenceville, Georgia (2012-2013).

Project engineer accountable for developing a hydrologic and hydraulic model for a watershed-wide stormwater system analysis and enhanced inventory database. Responsibilities also involved completion of a stormwater pipe infrastructure invert level estimation and easement analysis for the Level Creek and Lower Yellow River watersheds. The scope included a spatial analysis that estimated pipe inverts based on the terrain and measure down data collected at the inlet and outlet of each pipe, an estimate of the maximum depth of each pipe that identified critical infrastructure and assess impacts to structures based on potential trench width, and SWMM model that established design capacity level of service analysis for each pipe that included recommended pipe upgrades to achieve a 25-year capacity level of service. Fee: $3M [Dewberry].

Department of Natural Resources, CTP FY09 Risk MAP Project, Atlanta, Georgia (2009-2010).

Project manager led the hydrology and hydraulic modeling for 37 miles of the Chattahoochee River from Buford Dam downstream to Morgan Falls Dam through Gwinnett, Forsyth, Fulton, and Cobb Counties. The UCRB project involved conducting a comprehensive restudy of flooding risk within the basin. The focus was an updated hydrology and hydraulics study for 107 miles of the Chattahoochee River from Buford Dam to Coweta County, including updated studies in select high-priority sub-basins within Forsyth, Gwinnett, Cobb, Fulton, DeKalb, Coweta, and Douglas counties. The project revised 2,500 miles of stream with updated approximate, limited detail, and detailed studies. In addition to new studies, 600 miles of the existing detailed study were remapped based on updated topographic data. Fee: $1M [Dewberry].

Gwinnett County Department of Water of Resources, Gwinnett County Capital Improvement Projects (CIPs), Georgia (2010-2011).

Project engineer responsible for the development of Capital Improvement Project (CIP) Studies in Gwinnett County. Geospatial models offered an efficient means to identify bridges and culverts that overtopped from flooding during a 1-percent annual chance flood event. Developed CIPs for approximately 200 bridge/culvert crossings, which are stored in a geodatabase, which allows for sustainable long-term capital planning. CIPs' designs were developed and ranked based on the depth/frequency of flooding, structure condition, road classification, and availability of alternate routes. This enabled the CIP projects to be prioritized identifying those most critical for construction. Fee: $1.5M [Dewberry].

City of San Antonio, Old Fredericksburg Road, San Antonio, Texas (2020).

QA/QC manager responsible for reviewing the hydrology and hydraulics models for the flood study and design to replace 1.65 miles of roadway with complex drainage issues. The project scope included modeling of complex external drainage with HEC-RAS 2D for proper accounting of split flows and pond breaches, design of both internal drainage design with ditches and swales, and design of new channels, culverts, and improvements to existing structures. Fee: $500K [Stantec].

City of Arlington, Rush Creek Flood Study, Arlington, Texas (2010).

Hydrologic and hydraulic subject matter expert provided quality control for the review of the Rush Creek floodplain study. Rush Creek exhibits very complex hydrology and hydraulics because of a large diversion channel and numerous man-made channel improvements and hydraulic structures. To model this complex flooding, utilized XP-SWMM 2D, a 2-dimensional hydrodynamic hydrologic and hydraulic application that enables complex overland flow to be modelled in 2-D while coupled with detailed 1-D modeling of hydraulic features including channels and structures. Reviewed both 1-dimensional and 2-dimensional components of the model to ensure that it accurately reflected ground conditions and provided defendable results by accurately identifying flood risk that will be used for mitigation planning, flood insurance rating, and risk communication. Fee: $560K [Dewberry].

City of Roswell, City of Roswell Flood Study/Capital Improvement Program, Georgia (2010).

Project manager responsible for 34 miles of detailed flood study and 36 miles of limited detailed study for the City of Roswell, Georgia. Responsibilities include overseeing the hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, floodplain/floodway delineation and survey scoping, and quality assurance for all studies citywide. Additional responsibilities included technical lead for a Capital Improvement Project (CIP) Plan that identified and ranked all bridges and culverts in the studied floodplain that failed to safely pass the 1-percent annual chance storm without inundating roads for consideration in future capital infrastructure improvement programs. 103 structures were identified and ranked based on the depth of flooding, structure condition, road classification, and availability of alternate routes not impacted by the floodplain, and concept-level designs and cost estimates were developed for 10 CIPs. Fee: $600K [Dewberry].

Georgia Department of Natural Resources and FEMA, Long, Bryan and Liberty County Wide Flood Study, Long, Bryan and Liberty County, Georgia (2012-2013).

Hydrology and hydraulics technical lead for a Federal Emergency Management (FEMA) Risk MAP study for 1,340 square miles of watershed. The project scope includes the development of six complex XPSWMM 2-dimensional flood routing models for the area of Long, Liberty, and Bryan Counties in south-eastern Georgia. The area of Long, Liberty, and Bryan Counties in South-eastern Georgia exhibited complex flow characteristics which included bifurcation and convergence of flow of riverine and coastal streams. Fee: $10M [Dewberry].

Brazos River Authority, Morris Sheppard Annual Dam Maintenance Inspection, North Central Texas, Texas (2020-2021).

Dam safety engineer performed the 2020 annual maintenance inspection at Morris Sheppard Dam (Possum Kingdom Lake) in north-central Texas. The inspection was performed in accordance with the Texas Administrative Code, Title 30, Chapter 299.42(b)(1) and Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) guidelines. Responsibilities involved reviewing operations, maintenance, and inspection records; recent engineering assessment reports; and design drawings. He then performed field visual inspections of the embankment, open channel emergency spillway at the right abutment, and the limestone cliffs at the left abutment. Working with mechanical and structural inspectors, he is preparing an Inspection Report for the condition of the facilities, with recommendations for maintenance actions. Fee: $100K [Stantec].

Brazos River Authority, Sterling C. Robertson Dam 5-Year Inspection, Leon County and Robertson County, Texas (2020-2021).

Dam safety engineer performed the 2020 5-Year Engineering Inspection Sterling C. Robertson (SCR) Dam. SCR Dam impounds Lake Limestone on the Navasota River on the border of Leon County and Robertson County, Texas. The dam is owned, operated, and maintained by the Brazos River Authority (BRA). SCR Dam is classified by TCEQ as a large size, high hazard dam. The inspection was performed in accordance with the Texas Administrative Code, Title 30, Chapter 299.42(b)(1) and Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) guidelines. Responsibilities involved reviewing operations, maintenance, and inspection records; recent engineering assessment reports; and design drawings. Also performed field visual inspections earthen embankments (South and North), low-flow outlet works, and a saddle dam (Dike) on the southern shoreline upstream of the dam. Working with the Stantec dam engineering inspection team, prepared an Inspection Report for the condition of the facilities, with recommendations for maintenance actions. Fee: $100K [Stantec].

Seyoum Asamenaw

PE, BC.WRE, PMP, CFM

Founder & CEO