Vice President/Senior Civil Engineer
Barr Engineering Co.
Minneapolis, MN
Jim Herbert, PE, is a vice president and a senior civil engineer at Barr Engineering Co. In his more than 40 years of experience, he has specialized in water resource management and civil engineering, particularly in dam and tunnel services and construction administration. Jim began working on the Rapidan Dam in the late 1990s, helping Blue Earth County evaluate long-term plans for the dam and removal versus repair options. In 2002, he played a crucial role in performing emergency repairs and stabilizing the dam after severe undermining was caused by erosion of the sandstone bedrock. Jim earned his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of North Dakota.
CS1A - Concurrent Session 01A: Lighting Strikes Twice at Rapidan Dam
Monday, September 22, 2025
10:30 AM – 11:00 AM ET