Geological-Seismological Evaluation of Earthquake Hazards at J. Strom Thurmond Dam
Abstract
The purpose of this investigation is to define the maximum potential for earthquakes and to provide peak horizontal ground motion for earthquake shaking which night occur at J. Strom Thurmond Dam. Results of this study are for use in the engineering-seismic evaluation of J. Strom Thurmond Dam and associated structures. The dam is located on the Savannah River in the Piedmont Physiographic province of Georgia and South Carolina (see Figure 1). This investigation includes both geological and seismological analyses and consists of the following parts: (a) a review of the regional and local geology, including an evaluation of faulting in the area, (b) a review of historical seismicity in the study area and its relationship to the geology, (c) determination of the maximum earthquake(s) that could effect the dam as well as a determination of the attenuated peak ground motions at the dam.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 1993
- Accession Number
- ADA269856
Entities
People
- Ellis L. Krinitzsky
- Joseph B. Dunbar