National Dam Safety Program. Springville Dam (Inventory Number N.Y. 704), Lake Erie Basin, Erie County, New York. Phase I Inspection Report,

Abstract

The dam is located approximately 2 miles southwest of the Village of Springville, New York in the Town of Concord. The purpose of this dam is to generate hydroelectric power for the Village of Springville. The powerhouse is presently equipped with two 250KW generators. Visual observations made during the course of the inspection did not indicate any serious problems which would adversely affect the adequacy of the dam. The following is a summary of the problem areas encountered in order of importance: The gunite resurfacing of the west endwall of the spillway is highly deteriorated; Significant erosion exists along the east channel bank at the upstream end of the east endwall of the spillway; The west concrete core wall is heavily deteriorated; Rock erosion (undermining) is occurring along the downstream edge of the concrete apron, and Trees and vegetation cover the west embankment.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 27, 1981
Accession Number
ADA105799

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  • Robert J. Farrell

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Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Concrete
  • Construction
  • Dams
  • Department Of Veterans Affairs
  • Drainage Basins
  • Embankments
  • Engineering
  • Engineers
  • Flood Control
  • Floods
  • Glaciers
  • Lake Erie
  • Materials
  • New York
  • Visual Inspection
  • Walls
  • Warning Systems

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  • Hydrologic Risk Analysis and Mitigation.