Resource
Scour of Rock Case Study: Rico Bayo Dam
Resource Type
ASDSO Conference Papers
Reference Title
Scour of Rock Case Study: Rico Bayo Dam
Organization/Agency
Association of State Dam Safety Officials
Publisher Name
Association of State Dam Safety Officials
Year
2006
Date
Sept. 10-14, 2006
Event Name
Dam Safety 2006 - 23rd Annual Conference
Event Location
Boston, Massachusetts
ASDSO Session Title
Poster Presentations or Alt. Paper
Topic Location
Spain
Abstract/Additional Information
Abstract Only - The poster presentation summarizes the findings of a case study dealing with scour of rock at Rico Bayo Dam, Spain. The dam was constructed in 1933, experiencing approximately 100m of scour in granite soon after commissioning. Most of the scour occurred over a period of approximately 2 years. Incremental scour continued until 1965 when the plunge pool was eventually stabilized.
Ricobayo Dam consists of a 99m high double-curvature arch dam that is located in the Esla River, which is a tributary to the Duero River in Spain. Construction of the dam and spillway commenced in 1929 and was completed in 1933. The power station at the base of the dam was completed in 1935.
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