Sheetpile failure leads to dam bypass under watch of regulators, in sensitive ecosystem
Sheetpile failure leads to dam bypass under watch of regulators, in sensitive ecosystem
1 PagesRain for Rent provided a competitive emergency response bid and was awarded the job because of experience and quality communication. Four DV-400c pumps handled the 32 MGD bypass of the river around the dam during repairs. A downstream flow minimum of 2 CFS was required by regulatory agencies. Sheetpile failure leads to dam bypass under watch of regulators, in sensitive ecosystem PUMPS • TANKS • FILTRATION • PIPE • SPILLGUARDS 800 742 7246 rainforrent.com A sheetpile failure at a Northern California dam resulted in severe scouring and sinkholes that needed to be repaired. Necessary repair locations were below water surface and the municipality needed a solution to save the dam. Any solution needed to protect the sensitive ecosystem and meet stringent California water quality
