San Vicente Dam, Lakeside, CA to be raised by 117-ft
Project Related
Moretrench Remediates Dangerous Seepage Problem at Dam in Catskill Mountains
Moretrench was contacted by NYCDEP after turbid water was noticed seeping from the toe of their Cannonsville Reservoir Dam, in the Catskill Mountains. The problem was determined to be related to an exploratory borehole conducted […]
Miscellaneous
Dam Safety News Highlights
The Association of State Dam Safety Officials publishes monthly news items related to levee and dam safety and associated projects. Their April news items were just published this week and there are several interesting items. Read on for more info.
Failures
Mill Creek Dam near Walla Walla, WA Leaking, Receives Corps Worst Rating
The Mill Creek Dam near Walla Walla, Washington has served its purpose admirably for over 67 years but according to a recent report by the US Army Corps of Engineers, the dam received a Dam Safety Action Category (DSAC) rating of 1 out of 5 which means that the risk to public safety is too great when Bennington lake which is formed by the dam is more than 17% full for an extended period of time. More after the break. (Photo by USACOE)