Whitney Dam Power House Glazed Wall Restoration

This project was performed under Midcon Builds' 'Won and Run' model for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Fort Worth District. Midcon Builds identified the opportunity, developed the winning proposal, supported project estimating, and then served in key project leadership roles including Project Manager, Superintendent, Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO), Environmental Manager, Site Quality Control Manager, Scheduler, Specifier, and CAD Designer for the Prime Contractor.

The project focused on the Whitney Dam restoration, particularly the restoration of the tainter gates and associated structural steel components. The scope included the removal of the existing paint system down to bare steel, the containment and disposal of lead-contaminated materials, surface preparation, coating application, structural steel repairs, and refurbishment of gate operating components. All work was performed in accordance with Society for Protective Coatings (SSPC) requirements and relevant environmental regulations governing lead-based paint removal and disposal.

Additionally, the project involved the removal, repair, and reinstallation of two 2-ton gates and one 5-ton gate. Repairs encompassed the replacement of deteriorated hinge bearings, installation of custom-fabricated hinge pins, and necessary structural and mechanical repairs to ensure the restoration of operational functionality and long-term reliability.

The project required thorough coordination of safety, quality control, environmental compliance, specialty coatings, heavy lifting operations, fabrication activities, and construction sequencing within an active dam facility. Midcon Builds expertly managed project planning, submittals, scheduling, CAD development, quality control, safety compliance, and overall project execution throughout the construction process.

Ultimately, the Whitney Dam restoration project was completed safely, on schedule, and within budget.

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Whitney Dam Restoration Project: Glazed Wall Restoration

Gate entrance to Whitney Powerhouse with warning signs.

Whitney Powerhouse entrance and site identification signage. Project executed under USACE Fort Worth District requirements with continuous safety and environmental oversight on the active dam facility.

Construction work outside a large industrial building with open doors.

Exterior view of the powerhouse glazed wall system prior to restoration. Scope included removal of existing paint down to bare steel, surface preparation, and application of protective coatings in accordance with SSPC requirements.

Two workers in protective gear removing a large glass panel from a building.

Crew performing asbestos abatement and installing new glazing units during restoration of the powerhouse wall system. All elevated and material handling work conducted under continuous safety protocols and in accordance with the approved project schedule.

Workers on lift repairing or installing high windows indoors.

Aerial lift operations during glazed wall restoration. Work sequenced to maintain access and safety while protecting the active powerhouse facility.

Workers using lifts to clean or maintain windows on a large building.

Active restoration of the powerhouse glazed wall system with temporary barriers and equipment staged to control the work area. All activities conducted under continuous quality control and USACE safety requirements.

Construction work on building entrance with large glass windows.

Installation of structural steel components and new glazing during final stages of the powerhouse wall restoration. Work completed safely, on schedule, and within budget while maintaining operational continuity of the dam facility.

Whitney Dam Power House Glazed Wall Restoration

Whitney Dam Restoration Project: Glazed Wall Restoration

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