Middle Creek Dam Sinkhole Repair (2006) DNRC
Middle Creek Dam History
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Project History The Middle Creek Dam was originally constructed in 1951 and had relatively minor improvements until a significant project was completed in 1992. This project consisted of raising the dam embankment and gate tower 10 feet, constructing a new spillway and making improvements to the drainage and seepage monitoring system. Funding for this project was through a federal loan. In August of 2006, a seepage entry location was discovered in the upstream left abutment near the auxiliary spillway. A repair plan was immediately identified and construction occurred immediately. |
Work Breakdown
- Test excavations
- Sinkhole excavation
- Extension of protective liner
Project Funding The total cost of the project was $88,000. To finance the emergency repairs, the following funding was utilized:
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Project Status & Results
Project Partners Owner: DNRC Engineer: DNRC Contractor: Martin Excavating |