RESIDENTIAL SHORELINE RESTORATION oN LAKE SUPERIOR
AMI Consulting Engineers (AMI) performed drone and topographic survey to document the current condition of a property with shoreline erosion and flooding issues. During storm events, lake debris was being thrown onto the yard, the nearby creek had seasonal flooding and waves plus ice were causing shoreline erosion. AMI considered several design scenarios including a breakwater addition to the armor stone revetment to prevent the erosion. The client was presented with several preliminary shoreline protection designs with varying costs and levels of protection. The final design allowed proper drainage of the creek through the armor stone revetment, controlled shoreline erosion and maintained access to the lake. The access route to the shoreline was seeded with native shoreline vegetation that will increase the erosion resistance of the yard and provide a natural and unrestricted route for the creek to drain. AMI’s scope of work included preparing all construction documents, cost estimating, obtaining all required permits and completing a final coastal design of shoreline protection for the client and contractor.
KEY PERSONNEL
Chad Scott, PE
Principal
Zachary Morris, PE
Coastal Engineer
Chase Dewhirst, PE
Marine Engineer
Ryan Dagger, PE
Coastal Engineer