Business Details
42 Years
experience
Your Trusted Water Resources Engineering Partner in Denver
Spronk Water Engineers was established in 1984 to provide specialized consulting services in water resources engineering. Our team comprises professionals with expertise in civil engineering, water resources engineering, agricultural engineering, geological engineering, watershed science, and hydrogeology. We serve municipalities, state and federal agencies, water supply districts, agricultural producers, mining companies, and law firms across the western United States. Our mission focuses on adapting proven engineering methods to meet client-specific needs while maintaining reliability and technical excellence. Located in Denver's Capitol Hill neighborhood, we combine historical context with modern engineering solutions.With over 30 years of experience, we emphasize water rights adjudication, resource evaluations, and sustainable supply planning. Our professionals hold active licenses and maintain deep technical knowledge in both surface and groundwater hydrology. We specialize in complex projects requiring interdisciplinary approaches, including interstate compact evaluations and expert litigation support. Our commitment to client success is demonstrated through long-term partnerships and tailored engineering strategies. The firm operates from a historic 1908 mansion that has been adapted for modern office use while preserving its architectural integrity.
Services
Water Rights Engineering
Surface Water Hydrology
Groundwater Resource Evaluation
Water Supply Planning
GIS Applications
Augmentation Plans
Reservoir Operations Modeling
Irrigation Systems Analysis
Details
- Year established: 1984
Highlights and features
- 30 years of specialized water resources engineering experience
- Multidisciplinary team with civil, agricultural, and geological engineering expertise
- Proven track record with complex interstate water projects
- Client-focused approach combining technical precision with practical solutions
- Deep understanding of western US water rights and regulations
Services
Water Rights Engineering
We provide comprehensive water rights engineering services including adjudication of new rights, change evaluations, and augmentation plans. Our team specializes in water rights protection analysis and expert litigation support. With decades of experience, we help clients navigate complex regulatory requirements and develop effective water rights strategies.
Surface Water Hydrology
Our surface water hydrology services include water availability analysis, stream basin modeling, and flow measurement. We conduct detailed crop evapotranspiration studies and develop hydrological models for water management planning across diverse watersheds in the western United States.
Groundwater Resource Evaluation
We perform comprehensive groundwater resource evaluations including aquifer characterization and yield analysis. Our hydrogeologists use advanced modeling techniques to assess groundwater availability and develop sustainable extraction strategies while maintaining regulatory compliance.
Water Supply Planning
Our water supply planning services include demand analysis, alternative identification, and acquisition strategy development. We create detailed reservoir operations models and water rights yield analyses to ensure reliable supply solutions for municipal and industrial clients.
GIS Applications
We integrate GIS technology with water resources engineering to create detailed spatial analyses. Our mapping services support water rights evaluations, watershed management, and infrastructure planning through accurate digital representations of hydrological systems.
People
Dale Book
Professional Engineer
Licensed engineer with extensive experience in water rights adjudication and hydrological modeling. Specializes in developing technical solutions for complex water management challenges.
Doug Clements
Professional Engineer
Experienced in surface water hydrology and reservoir operations modeling. Provides technical expertise for water supply planning and interstate compact evaluations.
Greg Sullivan
Professional Engineer
Specializes in groundwater resource evaluation and aquifer characterization. Develops sustainable water extraction strategies for municipal and industrial clients.
Jon Mayberry
Professional Engineer
Focuses on water rights protection analysis and expert litigation support. Applies technical expertise to resolve complex water rights disputes.
Katryn Leone
Professional Engineer
Specializes in GIS applications for water resources management. Creates spatial analyses to support watershed planning and infrastructure development.
Questions
What engineering services does Spronk Water Engineers offer?
We specialize in water rights engineering, surface and groundwater hydrology, water supply planning, GIS applications, augmentation plans, and reservoir operations modeling.
Which geographic areas do you serve?
Our primary service area includes all western United States states with water resources engineering needs.
What makes your firm different from other engineering consultants?
Our exclusive focus on water resources combined with 30+ years of regional experience in western US water rights sets us apart.
How do you handle complex water rights litigation support?
Our licensed professionals provide expert testimony based on rigorous technical analysis and decades of courtroom experience.
Can you assist with interstate water compacts?
Yes, we have extensive experience evaluating and implementing interstate water agreements across multiple river basins.
