General Design and Construction Considerations for Earth and Rock-Fill Dams (EM 1110-2-2300)
From ASDSO Dam Safety Toolbox
United States Army Corps of Engineers, 2004
This manual presents fundamental principles underlying the design and construction of earth and rock-fill dams. The general principles presented herein are also applicable to the design and construction of earth levees. The construction of earth dams by hydraulic means was curtailed in the 1940's due to economic considerations and liquefaction concerns during earthquake loading and are not discussed herein.
Revision ID: 5902
Revision Date: 12/16/2022