Obermeyer Hydro, Inc. products

Pneumatically Actuated Gates

Obermeyer Hydro - Water Storage

Obermeyer Spillway Gates allow increased water storage capacity at new or existing reservoirs with little or no decrease in spillway capacity. In the case of legacy spillways recently determined to have inadequate flood flow capacity, the spillway invert may be lowered to provide the required flood flow capacity while Obermeyer gates are installed to provide increased storage capacity and increased reservoir yield. This avoids the usual compromise between adequate spillway capacity to accommodate floods, and desired water storage capacity. Adding capacity to existing reservoirs by installing Obermeyer Spillway Gates also eliminates the political and financial hurdles and delays which the construction of new reservoirs may entail. Installation of Obermeyer gates for spillway control allows cost effective increases in useful storage capacity on a short timetable.

Obermeyer Hydro - Fish Passage and Environmental Mitigation

The Obermeyer Spillway Gate System may be configured for independent operation of various gate sections. This allows fish-way attraction flows from the spillway, to be directed to fish ladders with a minimum amount of water. Adjustable fish ladders can be constructed from a series of Obermeyer gates. Controlled pond level can prevent the sudden drowning of water fowl nests which often occur when flashboards are replaced. A stable water level and shoreline enhances recreational use and improves aesthetics. Boards, nails, wire, plastic sheet, and roofing paper that are typically used for flashboard construction are kept out of the rivers. Hydraulic oil required to operate other types of gates is not used.

Other Products

Obermeyer Hydro - Inflatable Dams

Obermeyer Hydro endeavors to design and supply the very highest quality inflatable dams available. Made in the United States, Obermeyer inflatable dams are supported by extensive engineering analysis and are custom designed to incorporate seamless construction, steel reinforcement (as standard), minimized stress concentrations, minimal or zero creases, robust flow separation control, and superior clamping.

Obermeyer Hydro - Drive-Over Water Control Gates

Obermeyer drive-over water control gates provide protection against flood damage from water entering through vehicle garage entrances. Obermeyer drive-over water control gates are available with a flush which is sufficiently robust to support highway traffic and is also suitable for pedestrian use. These systems are configured to provide easy access to and unobstructed views of shore lines and river banks during normal conditions while providing robust flood and wave protection during storm events. Such systems may also be strategically located at parking garage, building, and subway entrances for example, to keep out storm and flood water. These systems are available in standard 1, 2, and 3 meter heights with unlimited spans. Other heights are available upon request.

Obermeyer Hydro - Inflatable Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) Seals

Obermeyer Hydro`s extensive knowledge of composite elastomers and unique fabrication capabilities combine to create economical and reliable inflatable seals for tunnel boring applications.

Obermeyer Hydro - Whitewater Recreation System

Obermeyer Hydro manufactures a full line of products to create configurable whitewater features for kayaks, rafts, and standing-wave surfers. The features can be re-configured in minutes to vary the difficulty of a particular feature without having to wade into the water. In addition to inflatable rocks and adjustable gates, Obermeyer Hydro can supply a complete adjustable spillway gate system to provide water level or flow regulation in conjunction with your whitewater park.

Obermeyer Hydro - Submersible Pump-Turbines

Obermeyer Hydro`s submersible pump-turbines create large-scale grid storage opportunities with significant advantages over conventional and ternary-type configurations. Simplified construction and reduced installation costs can tip the scales at sites that were previously infeasible.