Guidelines for Vegetation on Embankment 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 in...
Hazard Creep on Embankment Dams Explained
Here is a great explanation of how urban development outstrips the original design intent of many embankment dams in the USA
https://youtu.be/5CcVSVhAYvAThis could easily be what happens at The Oxbow in Fairport, Bushnell’s Basin Dam in Brighton or the tallest Canal Dam in Albion/Hulberton area.
...A Comparison with The Netherlands
It was pointed out a while ago that The Netherlands had many more canals and dams than we have on The Erie Canal, and consequently, they have more experience. So, lets look at the facts here.
