MBK Engineers

The practice conducts detailed analyses and modeling of flood-related concerns to support regulatory compliance and flood management initiatives.

• Flood Hydrology Analysis

  Analyzes rainfall and runoff patterns to determine flood flows and assess watershed behavior.

• Hydraulic Modeling

  Develops riverine and floodplain models to simulate water flow and evaluate potential impacts.

• Dam Failure Inundation Mapping

  Simulates dam breach scenarios and prepares maps depicting potential downstream flooding.

• Reservoir Operations Analysis

  Evaluates and optimizes reservoir storage and release strategies to manage water supply and flood risks.

• Web Applications

  Develops custom web-based tools and interfaces to assist clients with real-time water data visualization and analysis.

Provides advanced planning and operational support for large-scale water systems and reservoirs.

• Forecast Informed Reservoir Operations

  Applies meteorological and hydrological forecasts to optimize reservoir storage and release decisions.

• Flood Operations Planning

  Formulates strategic plans and response protocols to manage high-flow events and minimize flood risks.

• Water Control Manual Updates

  Revises official operating documents and guidelines to incorporate modern forecasting and management techniques.

• Coordinated Reservoir Operations

  Coordinates operations across multiple reservoirs to maximize basin-wide safety and efficiency.

Conducts specialized studies, hydraulic modeling, and water operations analyses within the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta.

• Delta Hydraulic Modeling

  Simulates complex tidal flows, salinity intrusion, and channel hydraulics in deltaic systems.

• Delta Water Operations Analysis

  Evaluates the impacts of regulatory constraints and water transfers on delta water supply and quality.

Assists clients with water rights investigations, regulatory compliance, litigation support, and historical use analyses.

• Water Rights Investigations

  Researches and documents water availability, historical use patterns, and legal entitlements.

• Regulatory Compliance Support

  Helps water users navigate reporting requirements and maintain compliance with state and federal water regulations.

• Litigation Support

  Provides expert witness services and technical analysis for legal disputes involving water allocation and rights.

Supports local agencies and reclamation districts with flood risk planning, levee evaluations, and emergency response coordination.

• Levee Evaluation and Design

  Assesses the structural integrity of flood control levees and provides engineering support for improvements.

• Emergency and Disaster Services

  Assists communities and agencies with flood fight coordination and emergency response planning.

• Reclamation District Engineering

  Serves as the designated engineer for local districts, managing infrastructure maintenance and flood control operations.