Long Term Simulation of Residual Fly Ash Transport and Fate in the Watts Bar Reservoir System
Abstract
On December 22, 2008, an approximate 120 acre ash disposal cell at the TVA Kingston Fossil Plant failed, resulting in the release of an estimated 5.4 million cubic yards of coal fly ash to the Emory River and surrounding areas. The dredge cell failure was attributed to a geotechnical failure of the containment berms around the cell. The release extended over approximately 300 acres outside the ash storage area, with approximately 3 million cubic yards of fly ash deposited in the Emory River channel adjacent to the plant, as well as 1 to 2 miles upstream and downstream of the plant.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 2012
- Accession Number
- ADA565976
Entities
People
- Stephen H. Scott
Organizations
- Engineer Research and Development Center