Bathymetric & Volumetric Surveys

GeoSurvey routinely conducts bathymetric and volumetric surveys of lakes, ponds, and other similar bodies of water or containment areas to determine precise quantities. We utilize conventional land surveying techniques, along with 3D laser scanning and UAV photography, to obtain the required data to perform our calculations.

A bathymetric survey is a type of hydrographic (water-based) survey that maps the depths and shapes of underwater terrain to illustrate the land that lies below. Bathymetric surveyors work to obtain an exact representative image of the seabed and identify specific elevations, anomalies, and the presence of any scour around submerged structures. They also analyze and define the surrounding shorelines, tides, currents, and waves to create a better model of the area features overall.

Bathymetric surveys are used for many types of research:

- Flood inundation
- Contour of streams and reservoirs
- Leakage
- Scour and stabilization
- Water-quality studies
- Dam removal
- Biological and spill
- Storage and fill in reservoirs and ponds

Volumetric surveys are performed to determine the volume of stockpiles or containment facilities such as detention ponds or lakes.