Dover Dam Physical Model Study, Tuscarawas River, Dover OH

Abstract

Dover Dam is located on the Tuscarawas and Muskingum Rivers near Dover, OH. Based on data collected since the dam's original construction, it is possible that the dam will be overtopped by the Probable Maximum Flood. Several design alternatives are being considered to address this issue. A physical model study was conducted at the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, Coastal and Hydraulics Laboratory to collect data for use in a structural stability analysis. During the experiments, pressures were measured and potential erosion areas were noted. Forces exerted on the baffle blocks and stilling basin, as well as the potential undermining of the stilling basin were of major interest during the study.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 2009
Accession Number
ADA508610

Entities

People

  • Elizabeth C. Burg

Organizations

  • Engineer Research and Development Center

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Army
  • Army Corps Of Engineers
  • Buildings And Structures
  • Construction
  • Dams
  • Elevation
  • Engineers
  • Flood Control
  • Floods
  • Hydraulics
  • Materials
  • Measurement
  • Models
  • Piezometers
  • Pressure Measurement
  • Pressure Transducers
  • Stilling Basins

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