Smithland Dam, Ohio River. Foundation Report. Volume II. Photographs and Foundation Maps.

Schipp, Rick; Moser, Bryan

Smithland Dam, Ohio River. Foundation Report. Volume II. Photographs and Foundation Maps.

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Abstract:

This report presents complete foundation records of conditions encountered during construction and the methods used to adapt the dam structures to these conditions. The report covers the construction of the Smithland Dam and Weir only. The construction for the twin 1200 foot locks is covered under a previous report. The high lift gated section of the dam consists of 12 piers and 11 gated bays. The dam section starts on the kentucky side of pier 12. A fixed weir consisting of granular filled and concrete capped steel piling cells extends from pier 12 some 1728 feet to the Kentucky bank. Contents Volume II Part I - Photographs Part II - Foundation Maps. Author

Author(s):

Schipp, Rick ; Moser, Bryan

Author Organization(s):

JONES-TEER SMITHLAND KY

Descriptive Note:

Final rept.,

Supplementary Note:

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:

Approved For Public Release, Document Partially Illegible

Distribution Statement:

Availability: Document Partially Illegible.

RECORD

Collection: TR

Identifying Numbers

Contract/Grant Number(s):

DACW62-75-C-0015

Subject Terms

Joint Capability Areas:

JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1_Force Support

Communities of Interest:

Air Platforms

Descriptor(s):

*FOUNDATIONS(STRUCTURES), *DAMS, CONSTRUCTION, HISTORY, MAPS, RIVERS, KENTUCKY, EXCAVATION, BOTTOM, PHOTOGRAPHS, ENGINEERING GEOLOGY

Field(s)/Group(s):

Geology, Geochemistry and Mineralogy, Civil Engineering

Keyword(s):

*Smithland Dam, Cumberland River

Report Date:

1983 Feb 01