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<div style= "text-align:center;">''Message: Deterioration of CMP does not occur at the same rate. Experience has shown us that the deterioration accelerates with time.''</div> | <div style= "text-align:center;">''Message: Deterioration of CMP does not occur at the same rate. Experience has shown us that the deterioration accelerates with time.''</div> | ||
An inspection in 1999 showed this pipe to be in relatively good condition. 15 years later the pipe was completely corroded and failed. | An inspection in 1999 showed this pipe to be in relatively good condition. 15 years later the pipe was completely corroded and failed. | ||
Revision as of 00:03, 2 December 2022
Message: Deterioration of CMP does not occur at the same rate. Experience has shown us that the deterioration accelerates with time.
An inspection in 1999 showed this pipe to be in relatively good condition. 15 years later the pipe was completely corroded and failed.
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Powell County, MT dam CMP in 1999, no holes, pipe in relatively good shape
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Powell County, MT Dam in 2014, following piping failure along side outlet
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Revision ID: 4663
Revision Date: 12/02/2022