National Program for Inspection of Non-Federal Dams. Somerset Reservoir Dam (MA 00792), Massachusetts-Rhode Island Coastal Basin, Somerset, Massachusetts. Phase I Inspection Report.

Abstract

The reservoir was formed by an intermediate size dam to create an offstream water supply for the town of Somerset. The dam consists of an earth embankment about 6700 ft. long with a maximum height of 45 ft. The earth embankment is generally in excellent to good condition. Recommendations for additional investigations of the cause and extent of embankment seepage and the effect of seepage on slope stability are included in the report. (Author).

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1978
Accession Number
ADA155493

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  • New England District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

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  • Construction
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  • Water Supplies

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