Engineering our
mountain communities

Public infrastructure, Water resources

West End Outfall

Designing a Private Lot Drainage System

Due to the West End’s topography the property was experiencing significant impacts from uncontrolled storm flows entering it. An extensive analysis of the entire West End basin using GIS data and the City of Aspen’s Drainage Master Plan was documented in a drainage report. The solution required a 24-inch reinforced concrete pipe and outfall structure to dissipate energy and mitigate erosion. The system collects runoff from the entire basin and conveys into Hallam Lake through an environmentally sensitive area. RFE and the project team collaborated with the Aspen Center for Environmental Studies, City of Aspen Engineering Department, the City of Aspen Parks Department, the Hendrikus Group and Ownership to create an outstanding solution which worked for all stakeholders.

Challenges & highlights

The results

Elevation: 7,908

Location: Aspen, CO

  • Design of drainage system and easement
  • Drainage report
  • Pipe and outfall to dissipate energy and mitigate erosion

Infrastructure that lasts

Whether you’re planning a new development, upgrading public infrastructure, or improving community systems, our team is ready to help bring your project from concept to completion.