National Dam Safety Program. Lanier Dam (VA-089100. Roanoke River Basin. Henry County, Virginia. Phase I Inspection Report.

Abstract

The purpose of a Phase I investigation is to identify expeditiously those dams which may pose hazards to human life and property. The assessment of the general conditions 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. Based upon the field conditions at the time of the field inspection and all available engineering data, the Phase I report addresses the hydraulic, hydrologic, geologic, geotechnic, and structural aspects of the dam. The engineering techniques employed give a reasonably accurate assessment of the conditions of the dam. It should be realized that certain engineering aspects cannot be fully analyzed during a Phase I inspection. Phase I reports include project information of the dam and appurtenances, all existing engineering data, operational procedures, hydraulic/hydrologic data of the watershed, dam stability, visual inspection report and an assessment including required remedial measures.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1980
Accession Number
ADA084444

Entities

People

  • Boris O. Taran

Organizations

  • Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Classification
  • Concrete
  • Construction
  • Dams
  • Drainage Basins
  • Embankments
  • Engineering
  • Engineers
  • Geotechnical Engineering
  • Inspection
  • Maintenance
  • Materials
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Safety
  • Security
  • Visual Inspection
  • Warning Systems

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Hydrologic Risk Analysis and Mitigation.