National Dam Inspection Program. Bigby Run Dam (NDI ID Number PA-226, DER ID Number 56-21), Ohio River Basin, Bigby Creek, Somerset County, Pennsylvania. Phase I Inspection Report
Abstract
The assessment of Bigby Run Dam is based upon visual observations made at the time of inspection, review of available records and data, hydraulic and hydrologic computations and past operational performance. The Bigby Run Dam appears to be in fair condition. Maintenance is considered fair. The concrete spillway is deteriorating with marked deterioration on the right spillway wall. Minor seepage was observed at the toe of the dam, adjacent to the left abutment contact. Seepage was estimated at 2 to 5 gallons per minute. The seepage should be monitored. The Bigby Run Dam is a high hazard-small size dam. The recommended Spillway Design Flood (SDF), for a dam of this size and classification, is in the range of 1/2 PMF to PMF. Since the Bigby Run Dam just meets the minimum criteria; and since the dam is located in a rural area suggesting only appreciable economic loss; compliance with the current practice of the Baltimore District Corps of Engineers leads to the selection of the 1/2 PMF as the Spillway Design Flood (SDF).
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1981
- Accession Number
- ADA108951
Entities
People
- R. Jeffrey Kimball