Accession Number:

ADA063924

Title:

National Dam Safety Program. Big Spring Dam (NDS I.D.-461), Ohio River Basin, Big Spring Run, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. Phase I Inspection Report.

Descriptive Note:

Corporate Author:

D'APPOLONIA CONSULTING ENGINEERS PITTSBURGH PA

Personal Author(s):

Report Date:

1978-06-01

Pagination or Media Count:

60.0

Abstract:

The inspection was performed pursuant to the authority granted by The National Dam Inspection Act, Public Law 92-367, to the Secretary of the Army, through the Corps of Engineers, to conduct inspections of dams throughout the United States. The purpose of this inspection is to determine if the dam constitutes hazard to human life or property.

Descriptors:

• *STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS
• *INSPECTION
• *EARTH DAMS
• HYDROLOGY
• GEOLOGY
• SAFETY
• VISUAL INSPECTION
• CIVIL ENGINEERING
• EMBANKMENTS
• RESERVOIRS
• WATER SUPPLIES
• FLOOD CONTROL
• PENNSYLVANIA

Subject Categories:

• Civil Engineering

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE