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Apr 26, 2012

Engineering Analysis Techniques for Condit Dam Removal

Publication: Managing Watersheds for Human and Natural Impacts: Engineering, Ecological, and Economic Challenges

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The Condit Dam is one of several large dams in the western U.S. currently being considered for removal. Other removal projects have become costly due to water quality mitigation associated with trapped sediment removal. The proposed technique for removing Condit Dam involves rapidly evacuating the reservoir, eroding sediment, and removing the dam. Estimated project costs are less than $20 million.

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Managing Watersheds for Human and Natural Impacts: Engineering, Ecological, and Economic Challenges
Pages: 1 - 12

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Published online: Apr 26, 2012

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Dennis Gathard [email protected]
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Principal, G&G Associates, 4003 1st Ave NW, Seattle, WA, 98107. E-mail: [email protected]

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