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According to the Association of State Dam Safety Officials (ASDSO), the five most likely causes of dam failures are: overtopping, foundation defects, cracking, inadequate maintenance and upkeep, and piping.<ref name="ASDSO">[https://damsafety.org/dam-failures ASDSO, 2022]</ref> In order to prevent a dam failure, a properly designed foundation is essential. | According to the Association of State Dam Safety Officials (ASDSO), the five most likely causes of dam failures are: overtopping, foundation defects, cracking, inadequate maintenance and upkeep, and piping.<ref name="ASDSO">[https://damsafety.org/dam-failures Dam Failures and Incidents, ASDSO, 2022]</ref> In order to prevent a dam failure, a properly designed foundation is essential. | ||
“The earth embankment and its foundation must be stable and withstand all anticipated loads without movements leading to failure. Provide measures for adequate seepage control under all anticipated loads.” <ref name="Small Dams">[[Technical Release 210-60: Earth Dams and Reservoirs| Technical Release 210-60: Earth Dams and Reservoirs (Natural Resources Conservation Service, 2019)]]</ref> | “The earth embankment and its foundation must be stable and withstand all anticipated loads without movements leading to failure. Provide measures for adequate seepage control under all anticipated loads.” <ref name="Small Dams">[[Technical Release 210-60: Earth Dams and Reservoirs| Technical Release 210-60: Earth Dams and Reservoirs (Natural Resources Conservation Service, 2019)]]</ref> | ||
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According to the Association of State Dam Safety Officials (ASDSO), the five most likely causes of dam failures are: overtopping, foundation defects, cracking, inadequate maintenance and upkeep, and piping.[1] In order to prevent a dam failure, a properly designed foundation is essential.
“The earth embankment and its foundation must be stable and withstand all anticipated loads without movements leading to failure. Provide measures for adequate seepage control under all anticipated loads.” [2]
Examples
Best Practices Resources
Technical Release 210-60: Earth Dams and Reservoirs
Trainings
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Revision Date: 09/13/2022