Water is the foundation of civil infrastructure. Desert Springs Civil Engineering brings 14+ years of experience in stormwater, irrigation, and floodplain engineering to every project.


Stormwater Management

Design and analysis of drainage systems to manage runoff effectively and meet regulatory requirements.

  • Detention/retention pond design
  • Storm drain systems
  • Low impact development (LID) solutions
  • MS4 permit compliance
  • Green infrastructure integration

Hydrology & Hydraulic Studies

Site analysis for water impacts, flood modeling, and drainage assessments.

  • Watershed delineation
  • Peak flow calculations (rational method, SCS/NRCS methods)
  • Flood routing analysis
  • Channel hydraulics (HEC-RAS)
  • Culvert sizing and analysis

FEMA Floodplain Permitting

Navigate federal floodplain regulations with expert guidance.

  • LOMR/CLOMR applications
  • Floodplain development permits
  • No-rise certifications
  • Floodway analysis
  • Base flood elevation determination

Irrigation Design

Optimize water delivery systems for agricultural and residential applications.

  • Gravity irrigation systems
  • Pressurized irrigation design
  • Water rights analysis
  • System efficiency improvements
  • Lateral and mainline sizing

Well & Septic Systems

Design services for rural and residential water and wastewater systems.

  • Well site evaluation
  • Septic system design
  • Soil and site analysis
  • Permitting support (DEQ coordination)

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