Gilboa Dam Interim Stability Improvements

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Location: Gilboa, Schoharie County, New York
Owner: Dept of Environmental Protection
GC:  Nicholson Construction
Approx. Revenue:   $3,500,000.00

The project includes the installation of multi-strand anchors, anchored into bedrock to stabilize the existing dam.  Responsible for providing access to the site, erosion control, water diversion cofferdams, installation of 500 ft by 40 ft high work platform for drill rigs, removal of loose debris and façade stone from the face of the dam, and design/installation of 10,000 sy of debris fall protection netting on the face of the dam.  The project also includes 740 cy of replacement concrete for a notch cut into the dam under a previous contract.