Resource
Guidelines for the Design and Construction of Small Embankment Dams
Resource Type
Guidelines, Technical Manuals, Reference Books
Reference Title
Guidelines for the Design and Construction of Small Embankment Dams
Organization/Agency
California Department of Water Resources
Year
1993
Topic Location
California
Abstract/Additional Information
70 pp. Available online. Contents:
Chapt 1 - Introduction. General - Application - Administrative Procedures - Environmental Considerations
Chapt. 2 - Foundations and Construction Materials. General - Geology - Exploration and testing - Foundation for Embankment - Foundation for outlet works - Foundation for spillway - Embankment materials - water
Chapt. 3 - Embankment design. General - Design features - Embankment design on bedrock foundations, on soil foundations.
Chapt. 4 - Spillways. Location - Spillway design flood - Freeboard - hydraulics - Design considerations - Structural
Chapt. 5 - Outlets. General - Location - Capacity - Controls - Conduit - Design
Chapt. 5 - Guide Specifications.
