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Cardinal Strategies, based in Wylie, Texas, has professional engineering services for flood studies and downstream assessments. The firm partners with private developments and local municipalities on riverine flooding and storm drain infrastructure flooding on new land development, as well as already developed area.
More information is available at https://www.cardinalstrategies.com/engineering.
The service guides decision makers to understand existing flood-prone areas and potential future floodplain areas that are created from new land development. Cardinal offers clients solutions to maximize the development potential of the property, while satisfying local, state and federal requirements.
As weather events change, effective flood prevention and storm drain infrastructure is more important than ever before. Downstream assessments are critical for protecting downstream properties from increased flooding due to upstream development.
For larger sites or developments that have the potential to dramatically impact downstream areas, the importance of a downstream assessment is critical.
The assessment extends from the outfall of a proposed development to a point downstream where the discharge from a proposed development no longer has a significant impact, in terms of increased flooding or high velocities above allowable, on the receiving stream or storm drainage system. It is important to consult the local jurisdiction to obtain records and maps related to the National Flood Insurance Program.
Assessments should include a hydrologic analysis of the pre- and post-development watershed conditions. A drainage path that defines the extent of the analysis should also be included. As well, it should include a capacity analysis of all existing constraint points along the drainage path, such as existing floodplain developments, underground storm drainage system culverts, bridges, tributary confluences, or channels.
Cardinal’s services can provide resources for projects relating to floodplain analysis and management, watershed management, runoff conveyance, geomorphic assessments, stream restoration and erosion & sediment control design.
Cardinal serves a wide range of clients including home builders, civil engineers, land developers, government, Homeowner Associations, and residential clients among others.
For more information about Cardinal Strategies visit their website at https://www.cardinalstrategies.com/engineering or call 469-547-1281.
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