Lessons Learned | ASDSO Dam Failures and Lessons Learned

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Lesson Learned

Site security is a critical aspect of dam safety that shouldn't be overlooked or disregarded.

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Lesson Learned

Stability of the dam foundation and other geologic features must be considered during dam design.

Lesson Learned

Static liquefaction should be considered as a potential failure mode for dams that have loose sands or silts in their embankments or foundations.

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Lesson Learned

The first filling of a reservoir should be planned, controlled, and monitored.

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Lesson Learned

The hazard classification of a dam can change over time (hazard creep).

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Lesson Learned

The Study of Past Dam Failures and Incidents is Essential for Keeping Today’s Dams Safe.

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Lesson Learned

The study of past incidents and failures aids in the assessment of existing dams.

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Lesson Learned

Timely warning and rapid public response are critical to saving lives during a dam emergency.

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Lesson Learned

Dams can be targets for sabotage and terrorism.

By Seth Thompson

Dams are often discussed in the context of natural hazards such as floods and earthquakes, but they are also part of the nation...

Example placement of soil cement upstream slope protection

Lesson Learned

Wind loading can have a significant impact on dam safety.

By Seth Thompson, P.E.

Wind is often treated as background noise in dam safety work as most of our attention goes to other design criteria such as hyd...

Initial observation of damage at Panguitch Lake Dam

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Panguitch Lake Dam (Utah, 2024)

April 8, 2024

• By Everett W. Taylor, P.E.

A Brief History of Panguitch Lake Dam...

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