National Program for Inspection of Non-Federal Dams. Aaron River Dam (MA 01280), Massachusetts Coastal Basin, Cohasset, Massachusetts. Phase I Inspection Report.

Abstract

The dam is about 900 ft. long with a maximum height of about 29.5 ft. The facility was found to be in good condition but is rated fair because seismic analysis is lacking for the facility. It is intermediate in size with a hazard potential of high. Investigations are recommended to assess the seismic ability and to establish criteria for monitoring the existing piezometers.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1980
Accession Number
ADA156340

Entities

Organizations

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

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Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Concrete
  • Construction
  • Dams
  • Embankments
  • Engineering
  • Engineers
  • Failure Analysis
  • Flood Control
  • Materials
  • Measurement
  • New England
  • Reinforced Concrete
  • Safety
  • Visual Inspection
  • Warning Systems
  • Water Purification
  • Water Supplies

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  • Hydraulic Engineering.
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