Seepage and Piping
From ASDSO Dam Safety Toolbox
Seepage near or around a conduit often indicates a problem is developing. Understanding the cause of the seepage is important to determining the path forward.
- Seepage and erosion around the conduit must be taken seriously
- Seepage into pipe can go unnoticed for years until sinkhole develops
- Deteriorated conduits with holes can cause seepage
- Multiple Factors May Contribute to Internal Erosion Failures
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.
Revision ID: 3144
Revision Date: 09/15/2022