Business Details
23 Years
experience
Expert Drainage Study Submittals Las Vegas
Established in 2003, Momentum Engineers specialises in drainage study submittals for civil engineering projects across Nevada. Our founder, Barbara Brown, PE, brings over three decades of experience in drainage and flood control, having practiced in Southern Nevada since 1989. We provide accurate report packages to accompany grading and improvement plans, ensuring compliance with evolving local drainage criteria. Our team utilises advanced software including HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, and Flo-2D for hydrologic and hydraulic analysis. We have successfully attained approvals from multiple Nevada governmental entities, including Clark County Regional Flood Control District.Our expertise extends to FEMA mapping revisions, storm water pollution prevention plans, and LEED-certified site designs. We pride ourselves on being 100% female-owned while delivering technical excellence for residential, commercial, and industrial developments. Our flood control solutions incorporate detention basins, rip-rap-lined channels, and permeable landscape swales to manage 100-year storm events. We maintain deep familiarity with regional floodplain dynamics, having worked on major infrastructure projects since our founding. Our commitment to precision and regulatory compliance has made us a trusted partner for engineering clients throughout Nevada.
Services
Drainage Study Submittals
Flood Control Solutions
FEMA Mapping Revisions
Hydrologic Analysis
Storm Water Management
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- 30+ years of drainage engineering experience in Southern Nevada
- Expertise in HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS and Flo-2D hydrologic analysis software
- Proven track record with FEMA mapping revision submittals
- 100% female-owned engineering consultancy
- Approved drainage studies for 1000+ acre solar energy projects
Services
Drainage Study Submittals
We prepare comprehensive drainage study submittals for civil engineering projects, including calculation packages and technical reports. Our services ensure compliance with local and federal regulations, supporting grading and improvement plans. We specialise in complex drainage analysis for residential, commercial, and industrial developments across Nevada.
Flood Control Solutions
Our flood control services include detention basin design, rip-rap-lined channels, and permeable landscape swales. We engineer solutions to manage 100-year storm events, protecting downstream areas from flood damage. Our expertise covers regional flood control systems and site-specific storm water management infrastructure.
FEMA Mapping Revisions
We prepare FEMA Conditional Letters of Map Revision (CLOMRs) and Letters of Map Revision (LOMRs) for development projects. Our services include technical drainage studies to demonstrate flood risk mitigation, enabling zone reclassifications for solar farms, industrial parks, and commercial developments in flood-prone areas.
Hydrologic Analysis
We conduct detailed hydrologic and hydraulic analyses using HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS and Flo-2D software. Our services include two-dimensional flow analysis for complex floodplain dynamics, supporting drainage design for large-scale developments and regional flood control infrastructure projects.
Storm Water Management
Our storm water management services include BMP landscape swales, detention basins, and erosion control systems. We design solutions to meet LEED certification requirements and regulatory standards, minimising environmental impact while ensuring effective drainage for commercial and industrial sites.
People
Barbara Brown
Owner and Principal Engineer
Barbara Brown, PE, founded Momentum Engineers in 2003 with 30+ years of civil engineering experience in Southern Nevada. She specialises in drainage studies and flood control, having prepared technical reports for major solar energy projects and regional flood control systems. Her expertise includes FEMA mapping revisions and hydrologic analysis software.
Questions
What drainage study services do you provide?
We prepare technical drainage studies and submittal packages for residential, commercial, and industrial developments, including FEMA mapping revisions and storm water management plans.
Which areas do you serve?
We work throughout Nevada, including Las Vegas Valley, Henderson, North Las Vegas, Boulder City, and Mesquite, with approvals from multiple local government entities.
What software do you use?
We utilise HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, Flo-2D, Storm Plus (WSPG), and Civilcad 3D for hydrologic and hydraulic analysis to meet federal and local regulatory requirements.
How experienced is your team?
Our founder has practiced civil engineering in Nevada since 1989, with expertise in drainage studies for over 1000-acre solar farms and regional flood control infrastructure projects.
Are you female-owned?
Yes, we are 100% female-owned and certified, providing engineering services that meet strict regulatory standards for public and private sector projects.
What flood control solutions do you offer?
We design detention basins, rip-rap-lined channels, and permeable landscape swales to manage storm water and protect developments from 100-year flood events.
