Resource
Replacement of a Deteriorated Earthfill Dam with an RCC Gravity Dam: The Penn Forest Dam Replacement Project
Resource Type
Event Proceedings
Reference Title
Replacement of a Deteriorated Earthfill Dam with an RCC Gravity Dam: The Penn Forest Dam Replacement Project
Organization/Agency
U.S. Committee on Large Dams
Year
1999
Date
5/10/99
Event Name
1999 USCOLD 19th Annual Meeting and Lecture
Event Location
Atlanta, Georgia
Topic Location
Pennsylvania
Abstract/Additional Information
This paper discusses the deficiencies in the earth embankment which led to the replacement of the dam, and describes several innovative design features of the new RCC dam. Key design features discussed include: (1) construction of the steep (0.5H:1V) downstream RCC face, (2) the improved method of attaching a PVC liner to the upstream precast panel facing system, (3) the computerized monitoring and control system used to grout the foundation, and (4) the accelerated construction of the dam which required eleven separate contracts.
