National Dam Safety Program. Dixiana Dam (Inventory Number VA-19505), Guess River, Wise County, Virginia. Phase I Inspection Report.

Abstract

This report is prepared under guidance contained in the Recommended Guidelines for Safety Inspection of Dams, for Phase I Investigations. The purpose of a Phase I investigation is to identify expeditiously those dams which may pose hazards to human life or property. The assessment of the general condition of the dam is based upon available data and visual inspections. Detailed investigation and analyses involving topographic mapping, subsurface investigations testing, and detailed computational evaluations are beyond the scope of a Phase I investigation; however, the investigation is intended to identify any need for such studies.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1979
Accession Number
ADA076831

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  • Ray E. Martin

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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Check Valves
  • Construction
  • Dams
  • Elevation
  • Embankments
  • Engineering
  • Engineers
  • Inspection
  • Observation
  • Reservoirs
  • Riprap
  • Spillways
  • Test And Evaluation
  • United States
  • Valves
  • Virginia
  • Visual Inspection

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