Kerr County Flood, Nimitz Lake Crane Pad
Kerrville, TX
A.M. Pitts Construction designed and constructed heavy-duty crane pads at Nimitz Lake in Kerrville, creating a comprehensive equipment staging area for the largest phase of Kerr County's flood recovery operations. Working under subcontract with Gothams LLC, our team deployed multiple machines simultaneously to build this complex of reinforced platforms supporting coordinated recovery efforts by Texas Department of Emergency Management (TDEM).
Large-Scale Multi-Pad Construction
Coordinated Platform Development
- Designed in coordination with geotechnical engineering firm to meet crane company specifications
- Engineered each pad for independent heavy crane operations and equipment staging
- Constructed extensive aggregate base areas for material stockpiling and equipment movement
- Designed interconnected work zones for efficient multi-team coordination
- Coordinated grading and compaction operations for consistent pad specifications
- Large-scale aggregate placement and distribution for stable crane foundations
- Professional site management ensuring safe operations with multiple machines
Strategic Recovery Operations Hub
This Nimitz Lake crane complex serves as the primary equipment staging area for Kerr County's multi-agency flood recovery mission. The multiple crane pads enable simultaneous recovery operations at various lake locations, allowing Texas Task Force specialists, federal emergency responders, and law enforcement teams to work efficiently across different search zones while maintaining the highest safety standards.
Our construction expertise delivered a comprehensive crane pad network that supports the scale and coordination requirements of this complex, multi-agency emergency response operation.
