Ebook: Design of Small Dams

Third Edition. — U. S. Government Printing Office, 1987. — 860 p.Presents instructions, standards, and procedures for use in the design of small dams.
The second edition of Design of Small Dams has been very popular throughout the world; it has been published in a number of different languages and used extensively in the United States. Since the second edition was published in 1974, there have been significant revisions in the approaches and procedures related to the design of dams. Because of these revisions and the continued demand for this manual, it was decided that, this new third edition be prepared and published.
The purpose of this third edition has been changed in scope and intent from that of the second edition. The title Design of Small Dams has been retained even though some of the information in the third edition relates to large dams. Many of the theoretical concepts presented can be applied to large or small structures; however, it is recommended that the procedures and methods presented be used only as guidelines. When preparing the design of large or complicated structures, especially those located where they create a high hazard, the owner should rely on experienced dam engineers, experienced consultants, or refer to more detailed references.
Some of the chapters and appendixes have been revised extensively, while others reflect only minor revisions.
The intent of this third edition is to expand discussion of concepts for design of small to large dams and to update the different approaches and procedures being employed in the current state-of-the-art of planning, design, construction, operation, and evaluation processes. The text is not intended in any way to encourage assumption of undue responsibility on the part of unqualified personnel, but rather to point out the importance of specialized training. Engineers who do not have specialized training in dam engineering should seek advice from experienced consultants.Contents
Prefaces
Plan formulation
Ecological and environmental considerations
Flood hydrology studies
Selection of type of dam
Foundations and construction materials
Earthfill dams
Rockfill dams
Concrete gravity dams
Spillways
Outlet works
Diversion during construction
Operation and maintenance
Dam safety
Appendix A. Reservoir sedimentation
Appendix B. Hydraulic computations
Appendix C. Structural design data
Appendix D. Soil mechanics nomenclature
Appendix E. Construction of embankments
Appendix F. Concrete in construction
Appendix G. Sample specifications
Appendix H. Typical checklist of dams and structures for on-site inspections
Appendix I. Conversion factors