Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences

National Research Council

Commission on Engineering and Technical Systems

Water Science and Technology Board

Committee on the Safety of Existing Dams

Written by civil engineers, dam safety officials, dam owners, geologists, hydraulic engineers, and risk analysts, this handbook is the first cooperative attempt to provide practical solutions to dam problems within the financial constraints faced by dam owners. It provides hands-on information for identifying and remedying common defects in concrete and masonry dams, embankment dams, reservoirs, and related structures. It also includes procedures for monitoring dams and collecting and analyzing data. Case histories demonstrate economical solutions to specific problems.

Committee on the Safety of Existing Dams

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