Resource

Design of Small Dams, third edition

Resource Type
Guidelines, Technical Manuals, Reference Books
Reference Title
Design of Small Dams, third edition
Organization/Agency
U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
U.S. Department of the Interior
Year
1987
Abstract/Additional Information

Dams Design and construction Handbooks, manuals, etc."First edition, 1960, second edition, 1973, revised reprint, 1977." Includes bibliographies and index. Chapters: 1. Plan formulation 2. Ecological and environmental considerations 3. Flood hydrology studies 4. Selection of type of dam 5. Foundation and construction materials 6. Earthfill dams 7. Rockfill dams 8. Concrete gravity dams 9. Spillways 10. Outlet works 11. Diversion during construction 12. Operation and maintenance 13. Dam safety. Appendices: A. Reservoir sedimentation B. Hydraulic computations C. Structural design data D. Soil mechanics nomenclature E. Construction of embankments F. Concrete in construction G. Sample specifications H. Typical checklist of dams and structures for on-site inspections I. Conversion factors. Numerous tables and figures.

URL(s)
http://www.usbr.gov/tsc/techreferences/mands/mands-pdfs/SmallDams.pdf