Geotextiles in Embankment Dams - Association of State Dam Safety ...

Chapter 7—Conclusions and Recommendations• The collection of case histories and information on service life of existinginstallations does not provide sufficient detail to allow for critical evaluation ofperformance.• Establish a database of case histories with sufficient information to understandthe design, details of construction, and performance metrics that validate thegeotextile performance.• Dam designers are cautioned to fully consider the implications regarding the usegeotextiles as filters and drains in embankment dams. This use remainscontroversial and is not yet considered to be standard practice for dam designin the United States.139