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)