Grading and Drainage Plans
Surf City Hydraulic Engineering provides grading and drainage plans for residential and commercial projects. We have developed grading and drainage plans for projects throughout California.
Flood Risk Management and Drainage Design
Surf City Hydraulic Engineering has extensive experience in urban drainage and flood engineering. We offer the following services:
- Grading and drainage plans for residential and commercial projects
- Bridge scour analysis
- Channel and stream bank stabilization
- Culvert and pipe sizing
- Civil site design
- Fluvial geomorphology
Hydrologic and Hydraulic Modeling
Surf City Hydraulic Engineering is highly proficient in using HEC-RAS to prepare one-dimensional (1D) and two-dimensional (2D) hydraulic models. We have experience preparing various hydraulic assessments, including floodplain delineation studies (FEMA LOMRs and CLOMRs), design support and analysis for land development projects, hydraulic structure evaluations, and dam break inundation studies.
Green Infrastructure Design and Planning
Green infrastructure (GI) has become increasingly popular because it is an effective way to address flooding while, at the same time, providing a myriad of other benefits such as enhanced soil health, shade, and overall community enhancement. The multitude of benefits associated with GI allows for creative funding opportunities for communities who want to incorporate more GI into their master plans.
At Surf City Hydraulic Engineering, we understand that GI is much more than what is printed on construction drawings. We believe that good design and planning means considering maintenance, monitoring, and funding.
We offer services that help our clients with the planning, design, construction (administration), maintenance, and monitoring of GI.
Stormwater Management
Surf City Hydraulic Engineering has a wealth of experience designing stormwater Best Management Practices (BMP) and low impact development (LID) for land development projects. We leverage our expertise to help clients with the following:
- Water Quality Management Plans (WQMPs)
- Standard Urban Storm Water Mitigation Plan (SUSMP)
- Stormwater Quality Urban Impact Mitigation Plans (SQUIMP)
- Hydromodification Assessment and Management
- Erosion and Sediment Control Plans
- Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Preparation
- Post-Construction Stormwater Best Management Practice (BMP) Design
Geospatial Analysis
Surf City Hydraulic Engineering personnel have extensive experience using geographic information systems (GIS) to support watershed planning and identify opportunities for stormwater management projects.
Rainwater Harvesting Design
At Surf City Hydraulic Engineering, we believe rainwater harvesting plays a vital role in shaping a resilient future! That is why we have, through extensive training and experience, developed the expertise needed to ensure the success of your rainwater harvesting project. As a certified Rainwater Catchment Systems Designer (ASSE 21120 Certification No. 53828), the company's founder, Paige, has actively contributed to numerous rainwater harvesting projects across California. Furthermore, in March 2023, she successfully completed the rigorous Water Harvesting Certification program offered by the Watershed Management Group in Tucson, Arizona.