Dams and reservoirs are among the most safety-critical infrastructure assets and must operate reliably over several decades.
Many of these structures are aging and subject to continuous changes due to material fatigue, water load, and environmental factors. At the same time, critical areas—such as underwater zones or foundation structures—remain hidden from direct visual inspection.
Existing measurement and monitoring systems often provide only localized data points. Consequently, a comprehensive, area-wide assessment of the structure's integrity is challenging to achieve.
In practice, this means:
The condition and long-term behavior of the structure are often only partially hidden or unknown. This makes it difficult to detect risks early on, forcing you to prioritize maintenance work under a degree of uncertainty.
Our approach to structural data acquisition
HydroMapper creates a complete and consistent database for dams and reservoirs.
By leveraging modern surveying technologies, structures are captured holistically – both above and below the waterline. Even hard-to-reach areas such as embankments, dam bodies, or underwater structures can be documented with high precision.
The combination of different measurement methods enables comprehensive coverage and provides a valuable complement to existing monitoring systems.
At the same time, HydroMapper's expertise in surveying complex infrastructure translates directly into project execution. Data acquisition is targeted specifically to ensure it is immediately usable for safety assessments, analysis, and long-term planning.
Added value for operations and maintenance
Comprehensive mapping of the structures delivers a new level of data quality for operators.
By combining full-coverage surveying with structured data management, we establish a continuous, end-to-end understanding of asset health – even across large and complex structures.
HydroMapper enables:
sound condition assessment of safety-critical structures
early detection of structural changes and potential risks
optimized prioritization of maintenance workflows
integration with existing monitoring systems using full-coverage data datasets
All data is delivered within a unified environment, making it easily accessible for all project stakeholders.
In practice, this means:
Greater operational safety, a reliable basis for decision-making, and more efficient planning of measures throughout the entire lifecycle of your structures.
