Hold On to Those Old Construction Photos

In performing internal erosion evaluations for earthen dams, the historical project records should be carefully considered. Historical photographs and construction notes are sometimes more valuable than engineering calculations in correctly evaluating the conditions within and/or beneath an embankment dam.

Read on to learn the importance of project documentation, which should be carefully collected, catalogued, archived, and augmented over time, and see how good documentation not only supports dam safety programs but also offers future generations valuable insights into conditions that may be concealed within a dam.