Quantifying Sediment in a Lake After a Flood Event

The 2013 Colorado floods were a natural disaster resulting from heavy rain and catastrophic flooding. The impact from this event was a large accumulation of sediment in the areas reservoirs.  One of these lakes near Denver had a remarkable amount of soft sediment and rock deposited into the lake.  In order to receive funding for removal of this new sediment, the ownership of the lake was required to provide quantitative proof. The Mapping Network used professional GPS and sonar equipment to survey the existing lake bottom and also locate the original lake bottom.  Our team generated current lake contour maps, sediment maps and also isolated the main problem areas.  3D models of sediment were created to calculate the amount of material needed to be removed.  The end result provided the lake owner the exact information needed to quantify the amount of sediment that needed to be removed and aid in the bid process for removal.

Having an accurate, up-to-date lake survey on file is critical to managing your resource.  Not only will it assist in making management decisions but it serves as a baseline for monitoring changes in sediment over time.

Map showing sediment thickness in the two inlets to the lake.

#hydrographicsurvey, #sedimentsurvey, #bathymetry, #lakemapping #dredging

The Mapping Network is an industry leader in Geographic Information Systems Consulting, Data Conversion, and GPS Data Collection.  We specialize in terrain and sub-surface (bathymetry) GPS mapping.   If you are serious about maintaining  a high-quality golf course, lake or pond, be sure you have the ability to make the best decisions,  get your resource mapped by the professionals at The Mapping Network.   Give us a call or send an e-mail to find out more details.

phone:  (402) 241-8177

e-mail: info@themappingnetwork.com

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For the best results in mapping, it’s best to consult with a lake management company equipped with the very latest in GPS mapping technology.  Along with standard contour maps, The Mapping Network creates virtual media solutions on YouTube including a fly-over video and virtual underwater virtual swim-through.  With this knowledge, you can add layers of depth to the information you seek to maintain a beautiful lake.

Quantifying Sediment in a Lake After a Flood Event

The 2013 Colorado floods were a natural disaster resulting from heavy rain and catastrophic flooding. The impact from this event was a large accumulation of sediment in the areas reservoirs.  One of these lakes near Denver had a remarkable amount of soft sediment and rock deposited into the lake.  In order to receive funding for removal of this new sediment, the ownership of the lake was required to provide quantitative proof.  Absolute Natural Resources and The Mapping Network used professional GPS and sonar equipment to survey the existing lake bottom and also locate the original lake bottom.  Our team generated current lake contour maps, sediment maps and also isolated the main problem areas.  3D models of sediment were created to calculate the amount of material needed to be removed.  The end result provided the lake owner the exact information needed to quantify the amount of sediment that needed to be removed and aid in the bid process for removal.

Having an accurate, up-to-date lake survey on file is critical to managing your resource.  Not only will it assist in making management decisions but it serves as a baseline for monitoring changes in sediment over time.

#hydrographicsurvey, #sedimentsurvey, #bathymetry, #lakemapping #dredging

The Mapping Network is an industry leader in Geographic Information Systems Consulting, Data Conversion, and GPS Data Collection.  We specialize in terrain and sub-surface (bathymetry) GPS mapping.   If you are serious about maintaining  a high-quality golf course, lake or pond, be sure you have the ability to make the best decisions,  get your resource mapped by the professionals at The Mapping Network.   Give us a call or send an e-mail to find out more details.

phone:  (402) 241-8177

e-mail: info@themappingnetwork.com

website: www.themappingnetwork.com

Check out The Mapping Network on Facebook for more examples and success stories!

For the best results in mapping, it’s best to consult with a lake management company equipped with the very latest in GPS mapping technology.  Along with standard contour maps, The Mapping Network creates virtual media solutions on YouTube including a fly-over video and virtual underwater virtual swim-through.  With this knowledge, you can add layers of depth to the information you seek to maintain a beautiful lake.

Denver, Colorado Lake Bathymetry

The Mapping Network and Absolute Natural Resources teamed up for a mapping project on the southwestern edge of Denver, CO.  The client, Highlands Ranch Metropolitan District, requested the creation of a detailed lake map for understanding true depths, volume analysis and identify areas needed for dredging.

Absolute Natural Resources provides extensive land and habitat GPS mapping services involving the use of complex data collection methods, state of the art GIS and GPS technology and satellite imagery.  Absolute Natural Resources offers a variety of mapping services and products for real estate professionals, private landowners, fishing and hunting clubs, habitat and lake developers, hunting lease managers, timber management firms, and recreational land companies.

Located in Denver, Colorado, Absolute Natural Resources has the experience to handle mapping projects in the steep terrain of the Rocky Mountains to the gentle hills of the Great Plains region.  Common client requests include, but are not limited to, aquatic vegetation beds, wetlands, streams, irrigation canals, inlet and outlet features, dam facilities, habitat structures, boat ramps, fishing piers, duck blinds, waterfowl nests and site-specific channels.

More information on Absolute Natural Resources, LLC can be found on their website:  www.anrwildlife.com

 

Aerial map showing color-shaded depth map of the lake.

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Lake Bathymetry in Denver, Colorado

Lake Mapping used to Understand Depths and Volume of Reservoir

Upper Soda Lake, part of a popular recreation area in Lakewood, Colorado (suburb of Denver) was recently mapped by Absolute Natural Resources, LLC.  The resulting bathymetric lake map will assist management decisions by understanding the topography of the bottom of the reservoir.  The public will also enjoy the benefits of a new, accurate lake map by easily identifying areas to fish.

More information on Absolute Natural Resources, LLC can be found on their website: www.anrwildlife.com

Bathymetry of Upper Soda Lake in Lakewood, Colorado

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Need a Large Wall Map of your favorite lake, property or hunting area, or golf course? The Mapping Network provides a low cost mapping product for the outdoor enthusiast!  Just let us know what area you want and we will print and ship a beautiful full-color wall map using the best aerial imagery available.

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