A platform for research: civil engineering, architecture and urbanism
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In 1981, a proposal was made to raise the Lake Sherburne Dam crest elevation to increase the reservoir flood detention capabilities to meet IDF (inflow design flood) criteria. The discharge capacity of the existing tower structure under increased reservoir heads was determined. The model tests were conducted to aid in design modifications for Lake Sherburne Dam. Although the structure is unique, the inherent problems of increasing spillway-outlet capacity to comply with IDF requirements are not unique. Results of the model study are to be used in part to determine the new height of Lake Sherburne Dam crest. The methods used in this study add to the general base of information for future rehabilitation projects. Lake Sherburne Dam is a homogeneous earth-fill structure 32.9 m high with a crest length of 366 m located on Swiftcurrent Creek in north-central Montana. The dam was put into service in 1921. The reservoir has a storage capacity of 84000 x 10-3 m-3.
In 1981, a proposal was made to raise the Lake Sherburne Dam crest elevation to increase the reservoir flood detention capabilities to meet IDF (inflow design flood) criteria. The discharge capacity of the existing tower structure under increased reservoir heads was determined. The model tests were conducted to aid in design modifications for Lake Sherburne Dam. Although the structure is unique, the inherent problems of increasing spillway-outlet capacity to comply with IDF requirements are not unique. Results of the model study are to be used in part to determine the new height of Lake Sherburne Dam crest. The methods used in this study add to the general base of information for future rehabilitation projects. Lake Sherburne Dam is a homogeneous earth-fill structure 32.9 m high with a crest length of 366 m located on Swiftcurrent Creek in north-central Montana. The dam was put into service in 1921. The reservoir has a storage capacity of 84000 x 10-3 m-3.
Lake Sherburne Dam Model Study
B. W. Mefford (author)
1983
42 pages
Report
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English