West Yost routinely conducts accurate hydrologic/hydraulic
evaluations. This includes using dynamic 2-dimensional surface
flow modeling to more accurately predict results and to
graphically demonstrate solutions. Recent projects include the
Alamo Creek 2D Flood Study for the City of Vacaville, and 2D
modeling for a 4,000 acre alluvial fan flooding analysis in the
Mojave Desert for the Ivanpah Solar Facility project.
West Yost provided planning, analysis, environmental review,
permitting, design, and construction management services for the
Dry Creek WWTP Levee Relocation. This project included the
hydrologic and hydraulic analyses of Dry Creek in the vicinity of
the WWTP. The project provides 100 year protection of the
wastewater storage ponds while enhancing the flow carrying
capacity of Dry Creek in an environmentally sensitive manner.
West Yost prepared a 2-dimensional storm drainage model for a
proposed 400 MW solar power project covering 4,000 acres in
the Ivanpah Valley in the Mojave Desert in California. The
project is situated on an alluvial fan located at the base of the
Clark Mountain Range. Flood flows from the mountains are
initially confined in incised channels, but once arriving on the
alluvial fan, the flood flows are less confined and can take
random paths across the fan.
