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==Examples== | ==Examples== | ||
{{Website Icon}} | {{Website Icon}} [https://damsafety.org/dam-failures Dam Failures and Incidents] | ||
==Best Practices Resources== | ==Best Practices Resources== | ||
{{Document Icon}} [[Technical Release 210-60: Earth Dams and Reservoirs]] | {{Document Icon}} [[Technical Release 210-60: Earth Dams and Reservoirs]] | ||
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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 ID: 2802
Revision Date: 09/13/2022