National Program for Inspection of Non-Federal Dams. Chittenden Dam (VT 00178), Richelieu River Basin, Chittenden, Vermont. Phase I Inspection Report.

Abstract

The dam is a 967 ft. long, 54 ft. high composite consisting of stone masonry, earth and rock fill. The dam is in good condition, although the inspection revealed minor slumping of the riprap on the upstream slope of the dam. It is intermediate in size with a high hazard potential. There are various recommendations which should be undertaken by the owner. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1979
Accession Number
ADA156908

Entities

Organizations

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

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Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Composite Materials
  • Composite Structures
  • Concrete
  • Construction
  • Corporations
  • Dams
  • Drainage Basins
  • Embankments
  • Engineering
  • Engineers
  • Flood Control
  • Masonry
  • Materials
  • Materials Testing
  • New England
  • Visual Inspection
  • Water Resources

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