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Apr 4, 2024
Facing the Challenges of Reservoir Sedimentation
Publication: Civil Engineering Magazine Archive
Volume 94, Issue 2
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Dams have been with humankind since antiquity. As a relatively simple means of turning flood- and drought-prone rivers into reliable water supplies, dams are one of our earliest ways of harnessing and controlling water, making them essential elements of society. However, sediment buildup within reservoirs is a growing concern that civil engineers are working to resolve.
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Published in print: Mar 1, 2024
Published online: Apr 4, 2024
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Michael Whelan, P.E., M.ASCE
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Rollin Hotchkiss, Ph.D., P.E., F.ASCE
Professor, Brigham Young University
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