Accession Number:

ADA076831

Title:

National Dam Safety Program. Dixiana Dam (Inventory Number VA-19505), Guess River, Wise County, Virginia. Phase I Inspection Report.

Descriptive Note:

Final rept.,

Corporate Author:

SCHNABEL ENGINEERING ASSOCIATES RICHMOND VA

Personal Author(s):

• Martin,Ray E.

Report Date:

1979-09-01

Pagination or Media Count:

64.0

Abstract:

This report is prepared under guidance contained in the Recommended Guidelines for Safety Inspection of Dams, for Phase I Investigations. The purpose of a Phase I investigation is to identify expeditiously those dams which may pose hazards to human life or property. The assessment of the general condition of the dam is based upon available data and visual inspections. Detailed investigation and analyses involving topographic mapping, subsurface investigations testing, and detailed computational evaluations are beyond the scope of a Phase I investigation however, the investigation is intended to identify any need for such studies.

Descriptors:

• *STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS
• *INSPECTION
• *DAMS
• MAINTENANCE
• VIRGINIA
• HYDROLOGY
• SAFETY
• VISUAL INSPECTION
• CIVIL ENGINEERING
• RESERVOIRS
• WATER SUPPLIES
• SEEPAGE

Subject Categories:

• Civil Engineering

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE