Review of Soils Design, Construction and Performance Observations John H. Kerr Project (Buggs Island and Island Creek Dams)
Abstract
John H. Kerr project consists of a retaining structure, Buggs Island Dam, and a backwater protection structure, Island Creek Dam. Buggs Island Dam is a concrete gravity control structure 2800 ft long flanked by 19,700 ft of rolled-fill wing and saddle dikes having heights up to 45 ft and containing 1, 200,000 cu yd of earth. The spillway has a capacity of 770,000 cfs. Island Creek Dam is a rolled-fill embankment 2100 ft long, 90 ft high, containing 566, 000 cu yd of earth. Drainage from the protected area is pumped into the reservoir through a 12-ft-diam, reinforced concrete conduit. Details considered and values used in design for foundation permeability, seepage control, embankment stability, and slope protection of the two structures are given.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 1957
- Accession Number
- AD0756376
Entities
People
- A. G. Altschaeffl
- R. W. Cunny