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Information on Internal Erosion & Piping on Embankment Dams

Information on Internal Erosion & Piping on Embankment Dams
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on Internal Erosion & Piping on Earthen Embankment Dams has one of the best looks at understanding the issue of dam leaking from piping or erosion. Federal Energy Commission on Engineering Guidelines Risk-Informed Decision Making This document demonstrates the complexity of diagnosing problems with earthen embankment dams. Here is an excerpt.…
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The Dispute about Canal Embankment Clean-up and Environmental Review

The Dispute about Canal Embankment Clean-up and Environmental Review
New York Power Authority (new owners of the Canal Authority), are being sued by the Towns of Perinton, Brighton and Pittsford, (PBP) in an attempt to stop the vegetation removal from high risk embankments along the canal. This is stopping public safety effort for those towns along the canal. The case put forward is, as…
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Guidelines for Vegetation on Embankment Dams

Guidelines for Vegetation on Embankment Dams
The US Army Corps of Engineers have a published article regarding the vegetation management of Embankment Dams etc. For brevity’s sake, I have extracted relevant passages. ETL1110-2-583 Examination of this document should give the reader an insight as to why the Canal Authority is carrying out the long overdue work to restore the embankments to the conditions…
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New York DEC explains problems with Trees and Brush near Dams

New York DEC explains problems with Trees and Brush near Dams
Trees and brush may be aesthetically pleasing and provide other benefits; however, the growth of woody vegetation on and near dams, including the downstream toe area, can lead to serious problems. Sudden uprooting of trees by strong winds can result in the movement of a relatively large amount of embankment material and create large voids…
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