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

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Appendix ACase HistoriesThis appendix conta<strong>in</strong>s a table <strong>of</strong> examples drawn from the technical literature and isfollowed by a few <strong>in</strong>dividual case histories.Table: The table found on the follow<strong>in</strong>g pages summarizes the use <strong>of</strong> geotextiles <strong>in</strong>embankment dams. As many examples <strong>of</strong> the use <strong>of</strong> geotextiles <strong>in</strong> filtration anddra<strong>in</strong>age were <strong>in</strong>cluded as could be found <strong>in</strong> the literature. For more rout<strong>in</strong>eapplications, such as use <strong>of</strong> geotextiles as cushions to protect waterpro<strong>of</strong><strong>in</strong>ggeomembranes, or as a filter used beneath rip rap revetments, only a few examplesare provided.Individual Case Histories:Many Farms <strong>Dam</strong> toe dra<strong>in</strong> filterAspen Lake <strong>Dam</strong> Rehabilitation

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