Monitoring and operation of a tailings dam


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Monitoring and operation of a tailings dam

Resource Type ASDSO Conference Papers
Title Monitoring and operation of a tailings dam
Author/Presenter Contreras, Ivan
Solseng, Philip S.
Johnson, Terrell K.
Organization/Agency Association of State Dam Safety Officials
Publisher Association of State Dam Safety Officials
Year 2002
Date April 29 - May 1, 2002
Event Name Tailing Dams 2002
Event Location Las Vegas, Nevada
ASDSO Session Title Tailing Dam Performance
Abstract/Additional Information The paper summarizes data on a tailings dam and performance during its service life. An expected increase in reservoir level required a complete assessment of dam stability. The assessment involved a comprehensive geotechnical investigation. The results of the geotechnical investigation and analysis to evaluate current conditions and predict future dam behavior are presented and discussed.
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