Pneumatically Actuated Gates

The Obermeyer Spillway Gate system is a patented bottom hinged spillway gate with many unique attributes that include:

• Accurate automatic pond level control even under power failure conditions.
• Modular design that simplifies installation and maintenance.
• Unlike hydraulic spillway gates, Obermeyer gates are supported for their entire width by an inflatable air bladder, resulting in simple foundation requirements and a cost effective, efficient gate structure.
• Thin profile efficiently passes flood flows, ice and debris.
• No intermediate piers are required.
• Obermeyer Spillway gates are a great investment due to low installation cost, decreased maintenance, and increased revenue through optimized head.
• These features are the result of combining rugged steel gate panels with a resilient pneumatic support system.

The versatility of Obermeyer spillway gates is coupled with Obermeyer Hydro's extensive engineering knowledge and experience to provide a solution for many diverse needs. Some of the diverse applications are shown below.