Nicholson Wins Arkabutla Dam Grout Repair Project
Nicholson Construction is excited to share that we have been selected to complete Phase 2 of the Interim Risk Reduction Measure at the Arkabutla Lake Dam in DeSoto County, Mississippi. This work is being performed because of a Dam Safety Emergency being issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. To further stabilize the dam and reduce risk to downstream communities, our team is brought in to perform grouting of the areas around the discharge conduit and stilling basin.
Phase 2 work is expected to begin June 1, 2026 with a tight 45-day window for base option scope, but we love a challenge. Our work will include drilling and grouting more than 160 holes throughout the conduit and stilling basin, installing two types of packer systems which includes putting a custom heavy‑duty packer design engineered for high‑pressure, artesian conditions.
We are grateful for the opportunity to support the long-term safety and reliability of the Arkabutla Dam.
“We’re proud to support the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on this critical phase of the Arkabutla Dam project. Our team is excited to use our expertise in complex grouting operations to help strengthen the dam and reduce risk for the surrounding communities.” - Josh Timmerick, Central Division Regional Manager
Nicholson Construction is excited to share that we have been selected to complete Phase 2 of the Interim Risk Reduction Measure at the Arkabutla Lake Dam in DeSoto County, Mississippi. This work is being performed because of a Dam Safety Emergency being issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. To further stabilize the dam and reduce risk to downstream communities, our team is brought in to perform grouting of the areas around the discharge conduit and stilling basin.
Phase 2 work is expected to begin June 1, 2026 with a tight 45-day window for base option scope, but we love a challenge. Our work will include drilling and grouting more than 160 holes throughout the conduit and stilling basin, installing two types of packer systems which includes putting a custom heavy‑duty packer design engineered for high‑pressure, artesian conditions.
We are grateful for the opportunity to support the long-term safety and reliability of the Arkabutla Dam.
“We’re proud to support the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on this critical phase of the Arkabutla Dam project. Our team is excited to use our expertise in complex grouting operations to help strengthen the dam and reduce risk for the surrounding communities.” - Josh Timmerick, Central Division Regional Manager
About Nicholson Construction Company
Nicholson has been both a leader and an innovator in the geotechnical construction industry for more than 70 years. With regional offices across the country and headquarters in Pittsburgh, Nicholson is a nationally renowned specialty contractor, offering proven expertise in the design and installation of deep foundation elements, earth retention systems and ground treatment solutions. We pride ourselves on our ability to consistently provide our clients with innovative, high-quality design-build options for projects of varying size and complexity. Nicholson is the North American subsidiary of Soletanche Bachy, one of the world’s leading geotechnical contractors, and is part of a global network of unparalleled geotechnical resources and expertise.
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