What dam safety intelligence does

Dam Safety Intelligence is a Wellington-based private engineering consultancy founded in 2016 and operating as a wholly owned subsidiary of Meridian Energy. It serves dam owners in New Zealand and internationally across energy, water utilities, local government, industrial, and agricultural segments. The business uses direct, relationship-based enterprise engagement and project and retainer consulting, with services priced by custom quote; it does not disclose revenue, pricing schedules, or contract values.

Its core work covers inspections, monitoring and data management, dam safety reviews, risk assessment, failure modes and effects analysis, emergency action planning, dam safety management systems, portfolio risk decisions, training, and Recognised Engineer-led Potential Impact Classification and Dam Safety Assurance Programme certification and audit. Its named technical differentiators are the Dam Safety Maturity Matrices methodology and its regulatory credentials: the company advised MBIE on the 2022 New Zealand Dam Safety Regulations and authored the 2024 New Zealand Dam Safety Guidelines update. The supplied data describes a human-expertise-led service business, not a software platform; no API, application, or AI/ML product is identified.

Dam Safety Intelligence reports supporting more than 100 dams, including four of New Zealand's largest dam owners, and names Meridian Energy, Mercury, Genesis Energy, Watercare Services, councils, and irrigators among its customers. Its team is described as having more than 100 years of combined national and international dam-industry experience, with Recognised Engineers and specialists across engineering, geology, analysis, and delivery.

Name

dam safety intelligence

Legal name

Dam Safety Intelligence Ltd.

Website

https://damsafety.co.nz

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Dam Safety Intelligence is a New Zealand dam-safety consultancy serving energy, water utility, council, industrial, and agricultural dam owners through inspections, monitoring, compliance, risk management, assurance, and training services in New Zealand and internationally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dam Safety Consulting

NAICS

Engineering Services (54133), Environmental Consulting Services (541620)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Water, Wastewater & Hydraulics Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Flood Control & Protection Infrastructure (Levees, Floodwalls, Gates, Pump Stations) (EUANAEAI), Condition Assessment & Inspection (CCTV, Acoustic, Leak/Pressure, NDT) (EUANALAG)

Keywords

• Dam safety consulting
• Dam safety certification
• Dam inspection services
• Infrastructure risk management
• Water asset management

Headquarters

HQ city

Wellington

HQ country

New Zealand

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Dam Safety Consulting Services: Professional consulting services including dam inspections, monitoring, safety reviews, risk assessments, failure modes analysis, investigations, and advisory support. Services are provided to dam owners on a project and retainer basis, serving as an extension of the client's team.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Dam Safety Intelligence provides professional dam safety consulting services to dam owners in New Zealand and internationally, including Recognised Engineer certification services for Potential Impact Classification (PIC) and Dam Safety Assurance Programmes (DSAP) under New Zealand's 2022 Dam Safety Regulations. The company delivers dam inspections, monitoring, data management, safety reviews, risk assessments, failure mode analyses, emergency action planning, management system development, and training programs as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Meridian Energy.

Product overview

Dam Safety Intelligence offers a unified suite of dam safety management services rather than a software product or platform. The core offerings center on Recognised Engineer certifications (PIC and DSAP) required under New Zealand's 2022 Dam Safety Regulations, supplemented by technical consulting services including dam inspections, monitoring, safety reviews, training, failure mode analysis workshops, emergency action planning, and management system development. Services are delivered to dam owners across New Zealand and internationally, with the company supporting over 100 dams including four of New Zealand's largest dam owners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Recognised Engineer Potential Impact Classification (PIC) Certification Certified assessment and audit of dam Potential Impact Classification by a PIC Recognised Engineer, as required under New Zealand's 2022 Dam Safety Regulations. Intended for dam owners subject to PIC certification requirements.
• Dam Safety Assurance Programme (DSAP) Development, Certification, and Audit Comprehensive development, certification, and auditing of Dam Safety Assurance Programmes by DSAP Recognised Engineers, supporting dam owners in meeting regulatory compliance requirements under New Zealand's 2022 Dam Safety Regulations.
• Dam Inspections, Monitoring, and Data Management Systematic inspection, continuous monitoring, and data management services for dams, including appurtenant structures and gate/valve systems. Provided to dam owners requiring ongoing surveillance and instrumentation oversight.
• Dam Safety Reviews Intermediate, comprehensive, and special dam safety reviews conducted by experienced engineers and analysts for dam owners seeking independent technical evaluation of dam safety.
• Dam Safety Training Dam safety training courses and tailored owner-specific training for dam surveillance inspectors, operators, engineers, supervisors, managers, and executives. New Zealand's leading dam safety training provider.
• Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) Workshop Facilitation Facilitated workshops to identify and analyze potential failure modes and their effects on dam safety for dam owners and engineering teams.
• Emergency Action Planning and Preparedness Development of emergency action plans and preparedness programs for dam safety incidents, designed for dam owners seeking response readiness.
• Dam Safety Management System (DSMS) Development and Implementation Development, implementation, review, and benchmarking of comprehensive Dam Safety Management Systems for dam owners seeking structured safety governance.
• Dam Portfolio Management and Risk-Informed Decision Making Risk-informed decision making, planning, and budgeting services for managing dam portfolios. Targets dam owners with multiple dams requiring portfolio-level oversight.

Quantifiable outcome

• Supporting over 100 dams across New Zealand's largest dam owners and councils
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Centre for Energy Advancement through Technological Innovation (CEATI)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCEATI is a Canadian-based research and development group of dam owners from New Zealand, Australia, Europe, and North America. Dam Safety Intelligence is a member, providing access to international best practices and industry advancement through technological innovation.
• Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDSI served as technical advisor to MBIE supporting development of the 2022 NZ Dam Safety Regulations. DSI was also author of the 2024 NZ Dam Safety Guidelines update. This regulatory advisory role positions DSI uniquely in the market.
• International Commission on Large Dams (ICOLD)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDSI's Growth & Innovation Lead Dan Forster served as NZ representative on ICOLD's Dam Safety Technical Committee H, providing DSI with international regulatory perspective and network access.
• New Zealand Society on Large Dams (NZSOLD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDSI's Dan Forster is a Past Chair of NZSOLD. DSI collaborated with NZSOLD and ANCOLD on the Dam Safety Maturity Matrices (DSMM) methodology paper. DSI is a leading member of the NZ dam safety community.
• Engineering New ZealandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEngineering New Zealand hosted DSI's 2023 Training Course. DSI published articles in Engineering New Zealand's EG magazine, demonstrating industry collaboration and thought leadership.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dam-safety-intelligence-limited

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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