The History of Large Federal Dams
The History of Large Federal Dams

Author: David P. Billington

Publisher: Government Printing Office

Published: 2005-10

Total Pages: 630

ISBN-13: 9780160728235

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Explores the story of Federal contributions to dam planning, design, and construction.

Water Supply Planning
Water Supply Planning

Author: David W. Prasifka

Publisher:

Published: 1994-01-01

Total Pages: 266

ISBN-13: 9780894648380

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As a source of reference material for the practising water engineer or water manager, this book outlines a strategy for projecting water consumption for specific types of land use and selecting a water conservation programme to maximise the beneficial use of a limited natural resource - a situation that typifies new development nationally and worldwide.

The History of Large Federal Dams
The History of Large Federal Dams

Author: David Billington

Publisher: CreateSpace

Published: 2013-04-02

Total Pages: 626

ISBN-13: 9781483966137

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This history explores the story of federal contributions to dam planning, design, and construction by carefully selecting those dams and river systems that seem particularly critical to the story. The history also addresses some of the negative environmental consequences of dam-building, a series of problems that today both Reclamation and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers seek to resolve.

Reservoir Sedimentation Handbook
Reservoir Sedimentation Handbook

Author: Gregory L. Morris

Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 864

ISBN-13: 9780070433021

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Focusing on reservoir sedimentation management and control, this work defines the nature and severity of sedimentation, reviews relevant physical processes, describes techniques used to combat sedimentation, and presents detailed case studies.