SLAMDAM mobile flood barrier holding back brown floodwater among trees in Rumuruti, Kenya

Flood Control Solutions and Systems

WaveSave delivers flood control solutions that protect communities, farmland and critical infrastructure before, during and after a flood. We combine rapid-deployment mobile flood barriers, early warning systems and nature-based solutions, supported by hydrodynamic modelling and hands-on training.

Our flood control solutions

Our comprehensive flood control approach integrates immediate protection, long-term resilience, and predictive intelligence to create complete flood management solutions for any environment.

Our flood control solutions

WaveSave offers a range of advanced flood control solutions, from rapid-deployment barriers to nature-based methods, ensuring communities are resilient against flood threats.

Calm river flowing through a green forest

Nature-based solutions

  • Wetlands Management
  • Reforestation and Buffer Zones
  • Green Infrastructure
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SLAMDAM flood barrier installed along a harbour quay with fishing boats

Mobile Flood Barriers

  • Innovative Design
  • Easy Deployment
  • Cost-Effective Protection
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Smartphone showing a flood early warning app beside a river monitoring station

Flood Forecasting and Warning

  • Real-Time Monitoring
  • Early Warning Systems
  • Flood Analytics Software
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Calm river flowing through a green forest

Nature-Based Solutions

  • Ecosystem Integration
  • Sustainable Infrastructure
  • Community Benefits
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Mobile Flood Barriers

Rapid Protection When Time Matters

Mobile flood barriers deployed beside a field of tall vegetation

Innovative Design

SLAMDAM features UV-resistant, reinforced EPDM construction. This advanced material ensures industrial-strength protection while remaining lightweight and compact for storage.

Easy Deployment

Protect large areas quickly with minimal manpower. SLAMDAM's intuitive design enables quick setup during emergencies, requiring minimal training for effective deployment.

Cost-Effective Protection

Achieve superior flood protection at a fraction of traditional costs. SLAMDAM's reusable design and minimal maintenance requirements deliver exceptional long-term value.

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Nature-Based Solutions

Sustainable Flood and Drought Defense

Wetland with reeds and shallow water as a nature-based flood solution

Ecosystem Integration

Our solutions work with existing landscapes to enhance natural flood protection. By integrating with local ecosystems, we create sustainable barriers that strengthen over time.

Sustainable Infrastructure

Combine engineering excellence with natural processes through sustainable drainage systems and green infrastructure. Our designs deliver robust protection while supporting local biodiversity.

Community Benefits

Transform flood protection into community assets. Our nature-based solutions create valuable public spaces that provide year-round benefits beyond flood control.

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Wetland with reeds and shallow water as a nature-based flood solution

Flood Forecasting and Warning

Predictive Intelligence for Proactive Protection

Flood forecasting sensor with a display monitoring river water levels

Real-Time Monitoring

Track water levels, flow rates, and environmental conditions through our sensor network. Our automated systems provide continuous, accurate data monitoring for immediate situational awareness.

Early Warning Systems

Receive automated alerts before flooding occurs through our intelligent early warning system. Multi-channel notifications ensure all stakeholders stay informed and prepared for rapid response.

Flood Analytics Software

Transform monitoring data into actionable insights with our advanced analytics platform. AI-powered predictive modeling helps forecast flood events and optimize response strategies.

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What is a flood control system?

A flood control system keeps flood water away from people and property, or limits the damage when it arrives. Flood control can combine several types of measures:

  • Permanent structures, such as dikes, levees, floodwalls and retention basins, which protect one place for decades.
  • Mobile flood barriers, which are placed only when a flood is expected and removed afterwards.
  • Nature-based solutions, such as wetlands, floodplains and mangroves, which slow, store and absorb water.
  • Forecasting and early warning, which gives people time to act.

WaveSave works on the last three, supported by hydrodynamic modelling and hands-on training.

Which flood control solution fits your situation?

Every flood risk is different. The right flood control solution depends on how fast the water rises, how much warning time you have and whether you need protection for days or for decades.

Your situationFlood control solutionExample project
A river threatens a town or villageSLAMDAM mobile flood barrier, placed with hydrodynamic modellingRumuruti, Kenya
Floods arrive with little warningFlood early warning system with real-time monitoringBa Town, Fiji
A harbour or coastline needs protectionSLAMDAM mobile flood barrierPort of Grindavík, Iceland
A region faces both floods and droughtFlood protection combined with water storageBurundi, with UNEP
An industrial site must contain waterSLAMDAM as a containment barrierMaasland, the Netherlands

How we deliver flood control projects

  1. Assess the risk. Hydrodynamic modelling shows where water will flow and where protection has the greatest effect.
  2. Design the solution. Our cost-benefit analysis determines the right mix of barriers, monitoring and nature-based measures.
  3. Deploy and train. We install the system with local teams and train them to deploy and maintain it independently; in our experience, people can learn to deploy SLAMDAM within a day.
  4. Monitor and warn. Together with partners such as Hesotech, early warning systems keep authorities informed, so they can act before water reaches homes and infrastructure.

Independently tested

SLAMDAM was tested for leakage by TÜV Nederland, tested at full scale with waves in the Delta Flume of Deltares, and tested in the hydraulic laboratory of NAHRIM in Malaysia, which issued a Hydro Product Testing Certificate. WaveSave projects have been delivered with partners including UNEP, the African Development Bank, the Adaptation Fund and the Asian Disaster Preparedness Center. MIT Technology Review named WaveSave one of its 10 climate tech companies to watch for 2026.

Key highlights

Discover the key benefits of WaveSave’s innovative
solutions for flood and drought management

Innovative

We provide cutting-edge flood and drought management solutions.

Reliable

Our solutions are trusted by governments and NGOs worldwide.

Comprehensive

We offer end-to-end water control solutions from prevention to recovery.

Reusable

SLAMDAM units are emptied, stored in stackable crates and reused for future floods.

Empowering

We empower communities with tools and knowledge to manage resources.

SLAMDAM independently tested

Tested by TÜV Nederland, Deltares and NAHRIM.

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