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Embankment Dam Piping & Seepage – Viewpoint of an Expert

Embankment Dam Piping & Seepage – Viewpoint of an Expert
[highlight] Earthen Dams all Leak... that is a well established fact.[/highlight]   The number one issue with earthen dams has always been keeping water inside them. Because of the materials used in earthen embankment design & construction, mainly natural earthen materials of various types, these type embankment dams become prone to over-saturation at some point... and…
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Erie Canal Maintenance & Repairs

Erie Canal Maintenance & Repairs
It's important to know that there have been many leaks and subsequently large repairs made to The Erie Canal over the years. The Canal Corporation has had a continual battle with keeping the water where it is supposed to be, as you will see from these links to  news articles and and broadcasts. Leaks are…
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Huge Tree Blowdown in Fairport

Huge Tree Blowdown in Fairport
Huge Tree Blowdown in Fairport Mike Caswell June 29, 2018  A huge tree blowdown has been uncovered on one of the larger earthen embankments in Perinton. I have created a video of what I saw when I tried to inspect it. This blowdown is just a few feet south of the electricity pylons at the…
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