Lower Chase Creek Dam
Details
Location:
USA
State:
Arizona
Client:
Phelps Dodge Corporation
Highlights:
RCC founded on naturally cemented soil
RCC ice cooled
Project Overview
The project involved processing aggregate on-site, excavating the dense Gila Conglomerate foundation, and constructing the RCC dam for collection, evacuation and treatment of heavy metal contaminated storm runoff. All work was completed in a four-month period.
Technical Details:
Type of Dam: RCC Gravity
Height: 90 feet; 27 m
Crest Length: 400 feet; 122 m
RCC Volume: 30,000 cy; 23,000 cm