Construction Control for Earth and Rock-Fill Dams

The safety and satisfactory performance of earth and rockfill dams require competent and adequate supervision, careful inspection, and control testing. It is the responsibility of the Resident Engineer to bring to the attention of the Engineering Division any design or construction detail not adequately covered by the plans and specifications. The Resident Engineer must provide the field supervision and control required to accomplish the intent of the plans and specifications. The resident engineer must also coordinate the work with design engineers and provide guidance to the contractor if unexpected conditions are discovered during construction.