Resource

A Bioengineering Approach to Upgrading Sediment Ponds

Resource Type
News Articles (Industry Outlets)
Reference Title
A Bioengineering Approach to Upgrading Sediment Ponds
Author/Presenter
Parker, Thomas
Myran, Darrel
Organization/Agency
Industrial Fabrics Association International
Publisher Name
Industrial Fabrics Association International
Year
2001
Date
01/02/2001
Journal Title
Geotechnical Fabrics Report
Geosynthetics
Journal Volume
19
Journal Issue
1
ISBN/ISSN
ISSN: 0882-4983
Topic Location
Montana
Abstract/Additional Information

Sediment Pond 20 at the Absaloka Mine, near Hardin, Montana, was designed to withstand overtopping flows generated by a 25-year storm event. Article describes various embankment treatments tested by the Bureau of Reclamation. References.