National Dam Safety Program. Edmondson Dam (Inventory Number VA 19103), Tennessee River Basin, Washington 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 or 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. Assessment and remedial measures in the report include the requirements of additional indepth study when necessary. 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.

Open PDF

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1980
Accession Number
ADA091435

Entities

People

  • James A. Walsh

Organizations

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

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Classification
  • Computer Programs
  • Concrete
  • Construction
  • Dams
  • Engineering
  • Engineers
  • Floods
  • Inspection
  • Margin Of Safety
  • Safety
  • Safety Factor
  • United States
  • Virginia
  • Visual Inspection
  • Warning Systems
  • Water

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Hydrologic Risk Analysis and Mitigation.