GROUNDWATER HYDROLOGY EXPERIENCE

 

My 1964 dissertation on flow through fractured media, publications and teaching assignments in groundwater hydrology altered my professional emphasis from geotechnical to geohydrological engineering, fracture flow being focal to most of my consulting work thereafter. From 1968 to 1976, I pursued field research and consulting on the topic of reservoir-induced seismicity, an application of geomorphology, hydrology and rock mechanics for the prediction of structural stress changes. Mining applications of fracture flow have occupied me from 1976 to the present as a consultant on drainage of underground mines and stability of open pit slopes and in abatement of acid mine drainage. Hydrologic problems of nuclear and solid waste disposal sites, reactor sites and underground liquid and gas storage facilities have been frequent subjects of consulting jobs since 1985, together with mining hydrology, flooding and water supply problems.

 

Civil and Geological Engineer, Cerro de Pasco Corp., Peru, 1957-1959

Designed and installed a well system in river gravels, pipeline, La Oroya, Peru

Study of seepage losses through soils, Yanacocha Lake, Cerro de Pasco, Peru

Canal loss study, glacial outwash and limestones, Alcacocho-Huicra Canal, Cerro de Pasco, Peru

Assessment of tunnel inflows, through phyllites, proposed Mantaro Bend Diversion, Ayacucho, Peru

Sampling and permeability testing of glacial foundation, seepage analysis, Los Leones Damsite, Rio Blanco, Chile

Assessment of tunnel inflows in volcanics, Rio Blanco Hydro Project, Chile

Consultant, Woodward-Clyde-Sherard Assoc., Oakland, CA (1961-64)

Search for productive domestic well sites in greywacke, Alameda County, CA

Seepage study, mudflows and shale, Ano Nuevo Damsite, CA

Groundwater supply inventory, volcanics and mine inflows, Amador County, CA

Well siting and deepening old well for subdivision nin Napa Valley, CA

Training, Research and Teaching, Univ. of California, Berkeley (1960-65)

Completed graduate course in groundwater hydrology, Prof. David K. Todd

Completed graduate course in flow through porous media, Prof. Joe Putnam

Completed graduate course in seepage through dams, Prof. Harry B. Seed

Completed graduate course in soil physics, Prof. Paul R. Day

Completed graduate course in advanced geophysical exploration, Prof. Stanley Ward

Taught graduate course in structural controls of ore deposition for Prof. Herbert Hawkes

Taught graduate course in advanced engineering geology for Prof. Parker D. Trask

Conducted research on flow through fractured media with computer-assisted statistics, modeling, graphics, Prof. Irving Fatt, thesis advisor, Prof. Paul Witherspoon committee

Research, Teaching, Thesis Direction as Professor of Geology, Colorado School of Mines, (1964-1977)

Consultant to Groundwater Dept., Hazleton-Nuclear Science Corp., then Teledyne-Isotopes, Inc., Palo Alto, CA. Simulation of flow and dispersion through fractured media, fractured basement rocks for AEC safety anaysis, nuclear tests at NTS, Nevada and elsewhere. Drs. John V.A. Sharp, Paul R. Fenske

Completed 8-week Post-Doctoral Summer Conference, Hydrology, Princeton Univ., Prof. Roger DeWeist, Facob Bear, de Josselyn de Jong, Stanley Davis, Gene Simpson, Chseter Kisiel

Consultant to Martin-Marietta Corp., hydrological and geophysical investigation of Dundee limestone, SE Michigan, 400 pumping tests for quarry siting and seepage analysis, Mr. Karl Houser

Consultant to Riverside Cement Co., site selection, seepage analysis of limestone quarry site, Dundee, Michigan, also long-term flow of basin sulphate waters

Consultant to Martin-Marietta, pump test analysis in marls, Lyons quarry, Colorado, Mr. Paul Conradson

Taught undergraduate groundwater course for 12 years, Colorado School of Mines

Taught graduate course on advanced groundwater hydrology for 10 years   “  “      “       “

Conducted research on porosity of fractured media, fracture aperture distributions, grouting studies, Colorado School of Mines and American Cyanamid grants

Research on hydraulics of fractured basement rocks for Rocky Mountain Arsenal Well studies

Research on reservoir-induced seismicity, field studies of the settings of Lake Mead and Flathead Reservoir, USA; Kremasta and Kastraki Reservoirs, Greece; Monteynard Reservoir, France; Bileca, Yugoslavia; Koyna, India; Kremasta, Rhodesia. Loading simulations, theory development, sponsored by U.S. Geological Survey, DARPA.

Directed lab study of elasticity of fractures for transient behavior

Directed thesis on hydrogeology, fracture apertures in Pikes Peak Granite

Directed finite-element thesis on transient hydraulics of alluvial aquifers, stream depletion

Directed thesis on damsite seepage, geophysical exploration of E. Colorado damsite

Assisted in direction of thesis on groundwater hydrology of San Luis Valley, Colorado

Committee member, 5 Ph.D. theses at University of California, all on hydraulics of fractured media for Prof. Paul Witherspoon

Attended and presented papers at two Penrose Conferences on Water and earthquake mechanisms

Member, Panel on Earthquake Modification, National Academy of Sciences, developed theory of hydraulic-seismologic relations for publications

Consultant to Industry, Mining Companies, Engineering Firms, National Labs (1963-1976)

Consultant to Mining Chemical Div., American Cyanamid Co., hydraulics of fractured rocks, porosities, fracture geometries, groutability, over 5000 water injection tests anayzed, Mr. Reuben Karol, Rutgers Univ. (1963-66)

Consultant to Amoco Production Co., testimony on mechanics of methane transport and contamination of a Kansas well, Mr. Harry Landt (1973-74)

Consultant to Fugro, Inc., assessed potential for induced seismisity, Palo Verde Nuclear Plant cooling pond, Mr. John Scott (1974)

Consultant to American Cement Co., evaluation of drilling records in Michigan limestone, canvass of wells in 6-county area, identified quarry sites to minimize seepage. Testified to Commissioners. Mr. Cyril Jones (1967-69)

Consultant to Mobile Premix Co., conducted surveillance of drawdown near gravel pit near Denver. Mr. Charles Eatchell (1972)

Consultant to Sernco, Inc., analysis of hydrological impacts of mining coal, EIS for Peabody Coal Co., Powder River Basin, Wyoming. Mr. Wally Shirra (1972-73)

Consultant to Tippetts, Abbett, McCarthy and Stratton, NY. Assessed potential for reservoir-induced seismicity, Tarbella Reservoir, India ((1974)

Consultant to Dames and Moore, Inc., investigation of structural geology and potential for induced seismicity, North Anna Reservoir, for Virginia Electric Power Co.; testified to NRC in D.C. and Mineral, VA (1974)

Consultant to Law-Engineering Testing Co., investigated hydrological causes of  Lake Jocassee seismicity, Georgia. Dr. George Sowers (1975-76)

Consultant to Climax Molybdenum Corp. and Amax, Inc.,analysis of pit-slope hydrology, Climax Mine, Colo. and Mt. Tolman Mine, WA; design of post-mining seals for acid effluent abatement, Mt. Emmons Mine and Keystone Mine, Colo.; Mr. John McDonough, Dan Stewart, Ralph Crosser (1975-81)

Consultant to U.S. Corps of Engineers, WES, Vicksburg. Study of hydrological environment of Richard B. Russell Reservoir, GA, assessment of induced seismicity, consulting board. Mr. Ellis Krinitzky (1976-77)

Consultant to Homestake Mining Co., hydrology of pit slopes, Pitch Mine, Colo. and drainage design; water rights testimony on stream depletion by mine diversion. Mr. Mersh Ward (1976-80)

Consultant to Wyoming Minerals Co., design and completion of pump tests to determine aquifer and interaquifer contamination potential for in-situ iranium leaching, Colo.; Testimony to agencies. Mr. John Eisenbarth (1976)

Consultant to LwarenceBerkeley Labs. Assisted in design and installation of test holes at Stripa, Sweden nuclear waste test facility. Laid out holes in fractured granite, assisted instrumental design for sampling and injection testing; Directed research on hole sealing with bentonite;Dr. Paul Witherspoon (1977-80)

Consultant to Rocky Mountain Energy Co., build pump-testing equipment for exploration holes, conducted and analyzed 34 tests in fault zone rocks at Copper Mountain Mine, Wyoming; Mr. John Alpers (1977)

Consultant to Lawrence Livermore Labs. Adised on hydrology of fractured granites at Climax Stock, NTS; Dr. Donald Emerson (1978-79)

Consultsant to Pincock, Allen and Holt, Inc., also Call-Nicholas, Inc.. Provided pit-slope hydrology predictions for Copper Mountain Mine, WY, Mt. Tolman Mine, WA, Hanson Pit, Colo., Pitch Mine, Colo; Dr. Richard Call (1978-81)

Consultant to Rockwell Hanford Operations, WA. Reviewed fracture hydrology work, recommended studies for Basalt Waste Isolation Project, WA; Dr. Raul Deju (1979-82)

Consultant to Cypress Mines, Inc. Reviewed consultant’s reports for design of drainage system for Hanson Pit, Colo. Mr. Chris Hartman (1974)

Consultant to Steffen-Robertson and Kirsten, Inc., conducetd pump test of Mammoth Mine, Colo., analysis of drawdown of entire mine. Mr. John Welsh (1980-82)

Consultant to Conoco, Inc., analysis and feasibility of in-situ leaching of oxidized, fractured copper deposit at Florence AZ; Mr. John McDonough (1981)

Expert witness for Celotex Corp., Toledo, OH. Investigated the hydrology of flooded mines near Sandusky Bay, Lake Erie, in karstic gypsum-dolomite beds; Mr. James Nooney, Esq. (1981-82)

Many brief consultations with homeowners for siting wells in fractured metamorphic rocks of the Colorado Front Range (1065-77)

Panel on Mining and In-Situ Energy Recovery, Nat’l Academy of Sciences. Assisted in drafting report on the state of the art and research needs; Dr. Sid Green (1976-78)

Revue Panel, DOE-funded studies of fracture hydrology by LLL, LBL, Sandia and Rockwell Hanford Ops. (1978)

Consultant to Elam, Burke, Jepperson, Evans and Boyd, of Boise, ID. Evaluated work of U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, prepared testimony on foundation water testing and grouting, mechanisms of foundation failure, Teton Dam, ID; Mr. George Burke (1978)

Consultant to Environmental Defense Fund, Boulder, Colo. Reviewed consulting reports, pubs and agency studies concerning hydrological impacts of oil shale mining, retorting and disposal; contamination of aquifers and streams; prepared affidavit for Federal Court. Mr. David Mastbaum,  atty. (1978)

Testimony on pavement design and construction, subgrade drainage to District Court, Craig, Colo. Mr. Harry Tucker, atty. (1979)

Consultant to homeowners association, Colorado Springs, Colo., on regional rise of water table (1980)

Coordinator, Minerals, Petroleum and Groundwater Assessment Project, AID, Cairo, Egypt. Eastern desert water search; Dr. M.M. El Shazly (1983-85)

Senior Hydrologist, Science Applications International Corp., Golden, CO. Assisted USGS in writing site characterization plan, Yucca Mountain Waste Repository, saturated and unsaturated fractured media. Mr. Robert Wise (1986-88)

Consultant to Environmental Technology Group, Science Applications Int’l Corp., on fracture hydrology of Stringfellow Superfund site, CA. Mr. Kurt W. Schmidt (1987-90)

Consultant to Cigna Insurance Co., preparation for testimony on flooding of K2 potash mine, Esterhazy, Sask., monthly inspections of mine fracture and karstic features; Mr. Gerry Garrand, atty. (1989-92)

Consultant to City of Mont Belvieu, TX, on hydrogeology of Barber’s Hill salt dome, brine injection and contamination of aquifers. Testified to Texas RR Commission in 1989, 1991; Mr. Neal Iverson, Mr. Stephen P. Webb, attys. (1989-1993)

Consultant to Woodward-Clyde Consultants, Newport Beach, CA on modeling of drainage to Inland Feeder and Cleveland Tunnels, Metropolitan Water Dist., Los Angeles, CA, evaluation of impacts to springs; Mr. Tom Freeman (1989-90)

Consultant to Great Lakes Chemical Co., evaluated induced seismicity caused by waste injection into Smackover Limestone, Charles M. Johnson ((1990)

Consultant to W.W. Wheeler Co., acid mine and tailings drainage problems at Urad Mine, Colo., Mr. Stephen D. Steffens (1990)

Consultant on hydrogeology of OII Superfund Landfill Closure, Montbello, CA for Science Applications Int’l Corp., Dr. Tom Fogg (1991-92)

Consultant to EPA Region X on NAPL contamination and transport of wood treatment chemicals, International Paper Co., Longview WA. Prepared testimony; Mr. Chae Park (1991-1994)

Consultant to Environmental Evaluation Group, Carlsbad, NM for writing paper for Nuclear News, L. Chaturvedi (1995)

Consultant to Science Applications Int’l Corp., technical assistance contractor to DOE on Waste Isolation Pilot Project, Carlsbad, NM. Solado and non-Salado hydrology, review of Sandia work. Dr. William Thompson (1991-95)

Consultant to EPA Region X on groundwater remediation of Smelterville Flats, Bunker Hill Superfund Site, Idaho. Mr. Carl A. Johnson ((1990-94)

Consultant to Science Applications Int’l Corp., review of reports, assisted drafting EIS for Campo Landfill Site, San Diego, CA. Ms. Murial Waller (1992-93)

Consultant to EPA Region IX, evaluation of stream depletion, San Joaquin River, CA, analysis of alternative flood mitigation schemes on American River, CA (1995)

Consultant to Grosvenor Engineering Co., analysis of causes of shaft flooding at Mines Seleine, Isles de la Madeleine, Quebec. Prepared for trial. Mr. David Krebs (1996-97)

Consultant to Hydro-Geo Consultants, Inc., review of groundwater impacts of Battle Mountain Gold Co’s proposed Crown Jewel Pit, WA. Directed modeling and reviews; Mr. Vladimir Straskraba (1995-97)

Consultant to Battle Mountain Gold Co., in support of litigation issues; Mr. Craig Galli of Parson, Behle and Latimer; (1997-98)

Consultant to Fracflow Consultants, Inc., St. John’s, NF, on flooding and salvation of Potacan Mine, NB, Canada for United Steel Workers; Dr. John E. Gale (1997)

Consultant to Duncan, Ostrander and Dingess for City of Aurora, Colo. on hydrological impacts of South Park (Sportsman’s Ranch) Conjunctive Use Project; Mr. John Dingess (1998)

Consultant to URS Greiner Woodward Clyde, Inc. to evaluate karstic limestone for seepage study of Morro de Arica Damsite, Peru, Mr. Pedro Repetto (2000-01)

Consultant to Peter O’Rourke, Crested Butte, CO in defense of spring water rights (2006)

Consultant to Airpark Village, LLC devising water supply system for 152 acre development in Fort Collins, CO, Mr. Lloyd Goff (2005-2009)

Consultant to Maxey Mfg. Co., Fort Collins, CO monitoring cleanup of contaminated site Mr. Loren Maxey (2006)

Consultant to Uwate & Assoc., Denver, CO evaluating ground contamination site in Brighton, Co., Mr. Michael Uwate, atty. (2008)