National Dam Safety Program. Porter Reservoir Dam (DE 00013) Delaware River Basin, Matson Run Offstream, New Castle County, Delaware. Phase I Inspection Report.

Abstract

Based on visual inspection, available records, calculations and past operational performance, Porter Reservoir, a high hazard potential structure, is judged to be in good overall condition. The reservoir is capable of storing the selected design storm of one half of the Probable Maximum Precipitation. To ensure adequacy of the structure, remedial actions which should be initiated within six months from the date of approval of this report, are provided.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1979
Accession Number
ADA085933

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  • John J. Williams

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  • O'Brien & Gere

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  • Human Systems

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  • Classification
  • Construction
  • Delaware
  • Delaware River
  • Drainage Basins
  • Engineering
  • Engineers
  • Natural Resources
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Precipitation
  • Reservoirs
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Two Dimensional
  • United States
  • Visual Inspection
  • Warning Systems
  • Water Supplies

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  • Hydrologic Risk Analysis and Mitigation.