Relief Wells Services

Relief wells are a critical part of levee safety and flood control systems. SD Resources partners with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and other agencies to provide expert relief well construction, repair, and rehabilitation services. With extensive experience in federal and state water infrastructure projects across the United States, we deliver the technical expertise needed to protect levees, communities, and waterways from dangerous underseepage.

Every relief well project is different and requires thorough project management and execution to achieve the best outcome.

Relief Well Construction & Rehabilitation

Setting a relief well for SD REsources

When river levels rise, water pressure beneath levees increases. Without a controlled outlet, this pressure can force water through soil layers beneath the levee, causing underseepage. Unchecked underseepage can lead to sand boils, internal erosion, and ultimately levee failure.

Relief wells act as a pressure valve for this system. By providing a safe and controlled discharge point, relief wells reduce pressure buildup beneath the levee and help maintain its structural integrity during high-water events.

SD Resources Relief Well Services

Our team has successfully completed relief well projects on major rivers and waterways throughout the United States. Every project is unique and requires careful assessment, planning, and execution. SD Resources provides:

  • New relief well construction – Installing wells designed to meet Corps of Engineers standards and site-specific conditions

  • Relief well rehabilitation and repair – Restoring existing wells to full function and extending service life

  • Levee underseepage control – Incorporating relief wells as part of larger seepage mitigation systems

  • Flood protection support – Delivering solutions that enhance levee resilience during high river events

  • Comprehensive project management – From permitting and design through drilling, installation, and post-project inspection

Expertise in Levee and Water Infrastructure Projects

Relief wells are highly specialized, requiring precise drilling, engineering, and environmental expertise. SD Resources brings proven knowledge and experience to every project:

  • Certified project teams trained in safety and compliance

  • Advanced equipment for drilling, well installation, and soil stabilization

  • Strong track record of delivering projects on time and within budget

When it comes to relief well construction and rehabilitation, SD Resources is the trusted partner for agencies and organizations responsible for levee and flood protection infrastructure.

Trusted. Certified. Proven.

At SD Resources, we begin every project with a well thought-out plan, applying our experience at project management and ensuring efficiencies in cost, schedule and client satisfaction.  Honest communication, trust and reliability are the key values we apply to every project and every client.