Seismic Stability Evaluation of Folsom Dam and Reservoir Project. Report 6. Right and Left Wing Dams
Abstract
The man-made water retaining structures at the Folsom Dam and Reservoir Project, located on the American River about 20 miles upstream of the city of Sacramento, California, have been evaluated for their seismic safety in the event of a Magnitude 6.5 earthquake occurring on the East Branch of the Bear Mountains fault zone at a distance of about 15 km. This report documents the study of the Right and Left Wing Dams, two of the zoned embarkment dams at the Folsom Project. The evaluation process involved extensive review of construction records, field and laboratory investigations, and analytical studies. It has been determined that the Right and Left Wing Dams will perform satisfactorily during the design earthquake.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 1989
- Accession Number
- ADA206660
Entities
People
- David J. Elton
- Donald E. Yule
- Mary E. Hynes
- Ronald E. Wahl