Exploration drilling at American Gilsonite, Utah
DA Smith completed a multi-hole mud rotary exploration drilling program for American Gilsonite at t
Gallery drilling at Gross Reservoir Dam, Colorado
DA Smith returned to start Phase 2 in-gallery drilling at Denver Water's Gross Reservoir Dam located near Boulder, Colorado, as part of the $464 mi
In situ stress measurements at the Rock Island Dam, Wenatchee, Washington
In October 2025, DA Smith started a multi-phase overcore drilling campaign at the Rock Island hydroelectric dam on the Columbia River in Wenatchee,
ODEX Casing Advancer Drilling
DA Smith performs down-the-hole (DTH) water hammer drilling in rock and concrete where high-productivity drilling and high-tolerance holes are required, and at sensitive sites where air hammer drilling is not allowed.
Geotechnical drilling at luxury golf development, Lakeside, Montana
In April 2025, DA Smith started a multi-rig geotechnical drilling and testing campaign at Discovery Land Com
Directional core drilling at Bonita Peak, Silverton, Colorado
In October 2024, DA Smith successfully completed a two-year surface drilling campaign for the U.S.
Water hammer drilling at Gross Reservoir Dam, Colorado
DA Smith started the 2024-25 Phase 1 drilling and instrumentation campaign at Denver Water's Gross Reser
Connors 20HH Diamond Core Drill
The Connors 20HH is a powerful and versatile frame-mounted diamond core drill for long-hole underground drilling. The 20HH is transportable on a dual axle frame. Wheels and axles can be removed for transport and operation in tighter spaces. Mast height can be varied to setup in entries as low as 7 feet to more than 12 feet high. Holes can be oriented at any angle.
Coring Depth Capacity
Core drilling for instrumentation at Roanoke Rapids Dam, North Carolina
As of May 2024, DA Smith is core drilling at Dominion Energy's Roanoke Rapids Dam near Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina.