Smithland Dam, Ohio River. Foundation Report. Volume II. Photographs and Foundation Maps.

Abstract

This report presents complete foundation records of conditions encountered during construction and the methods used to adapt the dam structures to these conditions. The report covers the construction of the Smithland Dam and Weir only. The construction for the twin 1200 foot locks is covered under a previous report. The high lift gated section of the dam consists of 12 piers and 11 gated bays. The dam section starts on the kentucky side of pier 12. A fixed weir consisting of granular filled and concrete capped steel piling cells extends from pier 12 some 1728 feet to the Kentucky bank. Contents (Volume II): Part I - Photographs; Part II - Foundation Maps. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1983
Accession Number
ADA125057

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  • Bryan Moser
  • Rick Schipp

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  • Army Corps Of Engineers
  • Classification
  • Concrete
  • Construction
  • Excavation
  • High Lift
  • Illinois
  • Kentucky
  • Metastable Intermolecular Composites
  • Ohio River
  • Photographs
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  • Security
  • Stilling Basins
  • Three Dimensional

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