Deteriorated conduits with holes can cause seepage: Difference between revisions

Latest revision as of 00:19, 2 December 2022

Message: Deteriorated conduits must be taken seriously.

In 2018, a large sinkhole was discovered in the back slope of Reser Dam. The outlet pipe is a deteriorated, corrugated metal pipe with holes. It is likely the holes in the outlet pipe are the source of the seepage that caused the sinkhole.

Sinkhole in slope of dam
Sinkhole in slope of dam
Sinkhole in slope of dam
Active seepage in sinkhole
Active seepage coming from sinkhole
Outlet conduit
Outlet conduit and back slope of dam

Note: The content on this page was originally created as part of DamOutletWorks.org (DOWL, 2018). It has subsequently been updated and reformatted as part of the Dam Safety Toolbox.
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Revision Date: 12/02/2022

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