Headward erosion in embankment dams caused by spillway flood discharge

  • J. Yang and P. Andreasson
  • Vol. 19 - Issue 6, 2012

The requirements of current legislation for dam safety in Sweden have focused attention on various issues relating to the instability of embankment dams. An example is the risk of headward erosion, which is discussed here, taking the examples of several refurbishment projects.

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Headward erosion in embankment dams caused by spillway flood discharge
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