Forensic engineering: engineers investigating Missouri Reservoir breach

Article Abstract:

The details pertaining to the failure of a rock-filled dam at a reservoir atop Proffit Mountain, in southerneast Missouri, and used by Taum Sauk Hydroelectric Plant, are discussed. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), is currently investigation the cause of the failure.

Earth dams, Destruction

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FERC approves record $ 15-million penalty in Missouri Dam breach

Article Abstract:

Civil penalty of $ 15-million imposed by United States Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on AmerenUE for its breach of upper reservoir dam of Taum Sauk complex is presented.

United States, Remedies, Energy industries, Energy industry, Dam failures, AmerenUE

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Report cites monitor-problems, notes lack of spillway in Missouri dam breach

Article Abstract:

Details of Federal Energy Regulatory Commisson's investigations into the dam breach at Taum Sauk Pumped Storage Project, Missouri, are presented.

Dam safety

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