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RD-RI55 746 NATIONAL PROGRAM FOR INSPECTION OF NON-FEDERAL DAMS 1/1NRVERLY DAM (ME 00111..(U) CORPS OF ENGINEERS MALTHAM

MR NEW ENGLRND DIV MAY 81

UNCLRSSIFIED F/G 13/13 NL

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NATIONA BUE UOFSTAD 1 93 -A

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KENNEBEC RIVER BASINPITTSFIELD, MAINE

WAVERLY DAM

ME 00111

PHASE I INSPECTION REPORT KNATIONAL DAM INSPECTION PROGRAM

i jU N2 7'1985j

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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMYNEW ENGLAND DIVISION, CORPS OF ENGINEERS1

WALTHAM, MASS. 02154

MAY 198185 06

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-. NC' ASSIT1ESECURITY CLASSIFICATION OF THIS PAGE (When Doae Enteed) .__

REPORT DOCUIAENTATION PAGE READ INSTRUCTIONSBEFORE COMPLETING FORM

1. REPORT NUMBER 2. GOVT ACCESSION NO. 3. RECIPIENT'S CATALOG NUMBER

MA 00111/4. TITLE (and Subtale) S. TYPE OF REPORT & PERIOD COVERED

Waverly Dam INSPECTION REPORT

NATIONAL PROGRAM FOR INSPECTION OF NON-FEDERAL ' PERFORMINGORGREPORTNUM.

DAMS7. AUTHOR(s) S. CONTRACT OR GRANT NUMBEWR()

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERSNEW ENGLAND DIVISION

9. PERFORMING ORGANIZATION NAME AND ADDRESS 10. PROGRAM ELEMENT. PROJECT. TASKAREA & WORK UNIT NUMBERS

IS. CONTROLLING OFFICE NAME AND ADDRESS II. REPORT DATE

DEPT. OF THE ARMY, CORPS OF ENGINEERS May 1981NEW ENGLAND DIVISION, NEDED 13. HUMBERO' PAGES

424 TRAPELO ROAD, WALTHAM, MA. 02254 5014. MONITORING AGENCY NAME A AODRESS(II ddifenatI 1fm Cetl.hma Dtii.) Is. SECURITY CLASS. (at this rp.)

UNCLASSIFIEDIs. DOtCk ASSI PICATION/ DOWNGRAOING

* I15. DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT (eight@a Asert)

APPROVAL FOR PUBLIC RELEASE: DISTRIBUTION UNLIMITED

17. DISTRIIUTION STATEMENT (f Che oboroe semd In 810* *0, Ii 0100rn1 kern PIapff)

'It. SUPPLEMENTARY NOTES

Cover program reads: Phase I Inspection Report, National Dam Inspection Program;however, the official title of the program is: National Program for Inspection ofNon-Federal Dams; use cover date for date of report.

9IS. KEY WORDS (Conlinw en reverse side II eeeerM god identify by block mM6)""

DAMS, INSPECTION, DAM SAFETY,Kennebec River Basin

Pittsfield Maine*i Sebasticook River

* 20. ABSTRACT (Comnfnuo an revee.e side It neeeary md ideaiy e iek f mi.-)

The overall length of the dam is about 284 ft. with an associated height of 20

ft. In the case of failure of the dam it could cause the possible loss of a

few lives. The dam is in fair condition. It is intermediate in size with

a hazard potential of significant.

DD FORM 1473 tDITION Of I NOV 65 IS OBSOLETE

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* DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY -NEW ENGLAND DIVISION. CORPS OF ENGINEERS

424 TRAPELO ROADWALTHAM. MASSACHUSETTS 02254

REPLY TOATTENTION OF: SEP 1 1981

NEDED

Honorable Joseph E. Brennan .Governor of the State of MaineState CapitolAugusta, Maine 04330

Dear Governor Brennan:

Inclosed is a copy of the Waverly Dam (ME-001il) Phase I InspectionReport, prepared under the National Program for Inspection ofNon-Federal Dams. This report is based upon a visual inspection, areview of the past performance and a brief hydrological study of thedam. I approve the report and support the findings and recommendationsdescribed in Section 7 and ask that you keep me informed of the actions

taken to implement them. This follow-up action is vitally important.

Copies of this report have been forwarded to the Department of Agricul-ture and to the owner, Town of Pittsfield, Maine. Copies will beavailable to the public in thirty days.

I wish to thank you and the Department of Agriculture for your coopera-tion in in this program.

L Sincerely, -

Incl C. E. EDGAR, IIIAs stated Colonel, Corps of Engineers

Commander and Division Engineer

SAccession ForNTIS GRA&IDTIC TAB

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KENNEBEC RIVER BASINPITTSFIELD, MAINE

WAVERLY DAMME 00111

PHASE I INSPECTION REPORTNATIONAL DAM INSPECTION PROGRAM

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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMYNEW ENGLAND DIVISION, CORPS OF ENGINEERS

WALTHAM, MASS. 02154

MAY 1981'-'i MAY 1981

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5 NATIONAL DAM INSPECTION PROGRAMPHASE I INVESTIGATION REPORT

Identification No.: ME 00111Name of Dam: Waverly

* Town: PittsfieldCounty and State: Somerset, MaineStream: Sebasticook RiverDate of Site Visit: 6 November 1980

BRIEF ASSESSMENT

Waverly Dam is a masonry gravity structure consistingof a broad crested spillway and regulating outlets locatedat either end of the spillway. The overall length of the .dam is approximately 284 ft. with an associated height of20 ft. The storage at top of dam is estimated to be 7,140acre-ft. The structure is apparently founded on bedrock andmaintains an upstream pool which is used by the Townof Pittsfield for recreational purposes.

Due to the possible loss of a few lives, in the eventthe dam were to fail, Waverly Dam has been determined tohave a "significant" hazard potential classification inaccordance with Corps of Engineers guidelines.

The dam is in fair condition, based on a visual exam- 9ination of the structure. Although some deficiences werenoted, there was no evidence of settlement, lateral movementor other signs of structural failure, or other conditionswhich would warrant urgent remedial action.

Based on the "intermediate" size and "significant"hazard potential classifications in accordance with Corpsof Engineers guidelines, the adopted test flood for this -"-"dam is 1/2 the Probable Maximum Flood (1/2 PMF). Hydraulicanalyses indicate that the test flood outflow of 15,000 cfswould overtop the dam by about 1.6 ft. With the waterlevel at the top of dam, the ungated spillway capacity isapproximately 9,640 cfs which is 64 percent of the test %flood.

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The Town of Pittsfield should engage a registered .professional engineer qualified in the design and construc-tion of dams to investigate the seepage at the left abutmentand spillway left training wall, and perform a hydrologic/hydraulic investigation for the facility, as outlined inSection 7.2. Any necessary modifications resulting from the

* investigations, and remedial measures, including repointing pand repair of spalled and cracked masonry, removal ofvegetation growing out of forebay masonry sections, andinspect the facility during a period of low flow, as outlinedin Section 7.3, should be implemented by the Owner withinone year after receipt of this report. The Owner shouldalso prepare a formal operations and maintenance manual for .the dam and establish an emergency preparedness plan anddownstream warning system.

HALEY & ALDRICH, INC.G.

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GIFFORD' "No. 27031Dota Gt rd IA _ ;

Vice President OJ -"""

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This Phase I Inspection Report on Waverly Dam (ME-O011i)hqn~ been reviewed by the undersigned Review Board members. In ouropinion, the reported findings, conclusions, and recommendations are

* consistent with the Recommended Guidelines for Safety Inspection ofDamns, and with good engineering judgement and practice, and is herebysubmitted for approval.

AF-AMAST ILAHTES IAN, MEMBERGeotechnical Engineering BranchEngineering Division

CARNlEY _. TERZIAN, MEMBER

ivibign BranchEngineering Division

J0osP W. FINEGAN JR. CHAIRMANWatAr Control BandEnginering Division

APPROVAL RECOMMENDED:L

JOE B. FRYARSChief, Engineering Division

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PREFACE

This report is prepared under guidance contained in theRecommended Guidelines for Safety Inspection of Dams, forPhase I Investigations. Copies of these guidelines may beobtained from the office of Chief of Engineers, Washington,DC 20314. The purpose of a Phase I Investigation is toidentify expeditiously those dams which may pose hazards to

-- human life or property. The assessment of the general con-- dition of the dam is based upon available data and visual

inspections. Detailed investigation, and analyses involvingtopographic mapping, subsurface investigations, testing, anddetailed computational evaluations are beyond the scope ofa Phase I Investigation; however, the investigation is in-tended to identify any need for such studies.

In reviewing this report, it should be realized thatthe reported condition of the dam is based on observationsof field conditions at the time of inspection along withdata available to the inspection team. In cases where thereservoir was lowered or drained prior to inspection, such Saction, while improving the stability and safety of the dam,removes the normal load on the structure and may obscure cer-tain conditions which might otherwise be detectable if in-spected under the normal operating environment of the structure.

It is important to note that the condition of a dam de- Ppends on numerous and constantly changing internal and external

. conditions, and is evolutionary in nature. It would be incorrectto assume that the present condition of the dam will continueto represent the condition of the dam at some point in the ...

future. Only through continued care and inspection can therebe any chance that unsafe conditions will be detected.

Phase I Investigations are not intended to provide detailedhydrologic and hydraulic analyses. In accordance with the esta-blished Guidelines, the test flood is based on the estimated"probable maximum flood" for the region (greatest reasonablypossible storm run-off), or a fraction thereof. Because ofthe magnitude and rarity of such a storm event, a finding thata spillway will not pass the test flood should not be inter-preted as necessarily posing a highly inadequate condition.The test flood provides a measure of relative spillway capacity andserves as an aid in determining the need for more detailedhydrologic and hydraulic studies, considering the size of thedam, its general condition and the downstream damage potential.Consideration of downstream flooding other than in the eventof a dam failure is beyond the scope of this investigation.

The Phase I Investigation does not include an assessmentof the need for fences, gates, no-trespassing signs, repairsto existing fences and railings and other items which may be

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'' needed to minimize trespass and provide greater security forthe facility and safety to the public. An evaluation of theproject for compliance with OSHA rules and regulations is also

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section Page

LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL* - BRIEF ASSESSMENT-.

REVIEW BOARD PAGEPREFACETABLE OF CONTENTS iii-vOVERVIEW PHOTO viLOCATION MAP vii

REPORT

* 1. PROJECT INFORMATION I-I

1.1 General 1-i

a. Authority 1-Ib. Purpose of Inspection 1-i +

1.2 Description of Project 1-2

a. Location 1-2b. Description of Dam and Appurtenances 1-2c. Size Classification 1-3d. Hazard Classification 1-3e. Ownership 1-3 --

f. Operator 1-3g. Purpose of Dam -3-h. Design and Construction History 1-4i. Normal Operational Procedures 1-4

1.3 Pertinent Data 1-4

2. ENGINEERING DATA 2-1 -

2.1 Design Data 2-1

2.2 Construction Data 2-1

2.3 Operation Data 2-1

2.4 Evaluation of Data 2-1

3. VISUAL EXAMINATION 3-1

3.1 Findings 3-1

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-7.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page

a. General 3-1

b. Dam 3-1c. Appurtenant Structures 3-1d. Reservoir Area 3-2e. Downstream Channel 3-3

3.2 Evaluation 3-3

4. OPERATIONAL AND MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES 4-1

4.1 Operational Procedures 4-1

a. General 4-1b. Description of any Warning System in 4-1

Effect

4.2 Maintenance Procedures 4-1

a. General 4-1

b. Operating Facilities 4-1

4.3 Evaluation 4-1*. p

5. EVALUATION OF HYDRAULIC/HYDROLOGIC FEATURES 5-1

5.1 General 5-1

5.2 Design Data 5-1

5.3 Experience Data 5-1

5.4 Test Flood Analysis 5-1

5.5 Dam Failure Analysis 5-2

6. EVALUATION OF STRUCTURAL STABILITY 6-1

6.1 Visual Observations 6-1S

6.2 Design and Construction Data 6-2

6-16.3 Post-Construction Changes

6.4 Seismic Stability 6-1

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page

7. ASSESSMENT, RECOMMENDATIONS AND REMEDIAL MEASURES 7-1

7.1 Dam Assessment 7-1 -

a. Condition 7-1b. Adequacy of Information 7-1c. Urgency 7-1

7.2 Recommendat ions 7-I

7.3 Remedial Measures 7-2

a. Operation and Maintenance Procedures 7-2 S

7.4 Alternatives 7-3

APPENDIX A - INSPECTION CHECKLIST A-IAPPENDIX B - ENGINEERING DATA B-IAPPENDIX C - PHOTOGRAPHS C-1APPENDIX D - HYDRAULIC AND HYDROLOGIC COMPUTATIONS D-IAPPENDIX E - INFORMATION AS CONTAINED IN THE NATIONAL E-I

INVENTORY OF DAMS

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PHASE I INVESTIGATION REPORTNATIONAL DAM INSPECTION PROGRAM

WAVERLY DAMME 00111

SECTION 1 - PROJECT INFORMATION

1.1 General

a. Authority. Public Law 92-367, 8 August 1972,authorized the Secretary of the Army, through the Corps ofEngineers, to initiate a National Program of Dam Inspectionthroughout the United States. The New England Division ofthe Corps of Engineers has been assigned the responsibility

r of supervising the inspection of dams within the New Englandregion.

Haley & Aldrich, Inc. has been retained by the NewEngland Division to inspect and report on selected dams inthe States of New Hampshire and Maine. Authorization andnotice to proceed were issued to Haley & Aldrich, Inc. under -a letter dated 31 October 1979 from Colonel William E. Hodgson,Jr., Corps of Engineers. Contract No. DACW33-80-C-0009 has

*- been assigned by the Corps of Engineers for this work. Camp,Dresser & McKee, Inc. was retained as consultant to Haley &Aldrich, Inc. on the structural, mechanical/electrical and

* hydraulic/hydrologic aspects of the Investigation.

b. Purpose of Inspection. The primary purposes ofthe National Dam Inspection Program are to:

1. Perform technical inspection and evaluation ofnon-federal dams to identify conditions whichthreaten the public safety and thus permit cor- ,rection in a timely manner by non-Federal in-terests.

2. Encourage and prepare the states to intiate effectivedam safety programs for non-Federal dams. _

3. Update, verify and complete the National Inventoryof Dams.

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1.2 Description of Project-

a. Location Waverly Dam, also known as UpperDam, is located on the Sebasticook River in the Town ofPittsfield, Maine, Somerset County, as shown on the LocationMap, page vii. The latitude and longitude of the dam siteare N440 47.7' and W69023.2', respectively. Flow isconveyed from the dam by the Sebasticook River to theKennebec River.

b. Description of Dam and Appurtenances. WaverlyDam is a masonry gravity structure consisting of a broadcrested spillway and regulating outlets located at .eitherend of the spillway. Both of the abutments are earth fillretained by masonry. Overall length of the dam is approxi-mately 284 ft. with an associated height of 20 ft. Top ofdam, taken as the top of the spillway right training wall,is at El. 220.1. The structure is apparently founded on

r bedrock.

The spillway is of a more recent construction thanother portions of the dam. The spillway weir is about195-ft. long and 3-ft. wide at the crest. Side slopes are2 horizontal to 1 vertical upstream and 3 horizontal to 4vertical downstream.

The spillway left training wall abuts an intakestructure, with three wooden slide gates, that was previouslyused to regulate flow into a stone masonry forebay. Alongthe axis of the dam the intake structure has an overall

* length of approximately 48 ft. A generating facility,that was located immediately downstream of the intakestructure and forebay, is now in ruins.

The outlet works consists of two 5-ft. wide stoplogbays located at the right end of the spillway. Adjacentand to the right of the outlet works are two short 6-ft.diameter penstocks with slide gates. From the right end ofthe spillway to the right abutment is 41 ft. The alignmentof this sec4 ion is coincident with the alignment of thespillway.

Upstream of the left abutment there is a 66-ft. longmasonry retaining wall skewed left and upstream to thealignment of the dam. This wall extends from the dam to thewingwall of a roadway bridge, Waverly Street, that crossesthe upstream pool. The wall consists of both concreteand stone masonry segments. There is no similar wall

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p at the right abutment. However, the outlet works structureat the right abutment has 2.5-ft. wide training wallsbetween bays and an enlarged 5-ft. wide training wall at theright end of the spillway. A building that previouslyhoused a generating facility, located immediately downstreamof the right abutment, is now utilized as a single familydwelling.

c. Size Classification. The storage to the topof Waverly Dam is estimated to be 7,140 acre-ft., and the .",'.

corresponding hydraulic height of the dam is approximately20 ft. Storage of from 1,000 to 50,000 acre-ft. and/or aheight of from 40 to 100 ft. classifies a dam in the "inter-mediate" size category, according to the guidelines estab-lished by the Corps of Engineers. Although the height ofthis dam is much less than 40 ft., it is classified as an"intermediate" size dam by virtue of its storage capacity.

d. Hazard Classification. Dam failure analysis i-computations in Appendix D which are based on "Guidancefor Estimating Downstream Dam Failure Hydrographs" demon-strate why Waverly Dam has been classified as having a"significant" hazard potential. Failure of the dam couldresult in the loss of a few lives, and increase pre-failureflooding depths by about 2.5 ft. which would increase p.property damages.

e. Ownership. The name, address and phone numberof the current owner are:

Town of PittsfieldP.O. Box RPittsfield, Maine 04967Phone (207) 487-3136

All correspondence should be addressed to the attentionof the Town Manager. .

f. Opeator. Mr. Richard A. Nadeau, Public WorksDirector, has been responsible for the operation, mainten-ance and safety of the dam since 1976. He can be reachedat the address and phone number given above.

g. Purpose of Dam. The present function ofWaverly Dam is in maintaining an upstream pool which isused by the Town of Pittsfield for recreational purposes.The facility was previously used for power generation.

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h. Design and Construction History. There are

no design or construction records available to documentwhen, how and by whom the original dam was built. Thespillway was reportedly rebuilt in 1970, but no recordsof this work could be found.

i. Normal Operational Procedures. There are no pformal written procedures for the operation of Waverly Dam.The spillway weir has a fixed crest with no provisions forflashboards. The gated and stoplogged outlets are notoperated. It is understood that the dam is periodicallyinspected by the Operator and that repairs are madeon the basis of need as determined by the Owner.

1.3 Pertinent Data

The Operator of the dam reported a spillway crestelevation of 214.5 USGS. By comparison with informationcontained on the USGS Pittsfield, Maine, Quadrangle Map, -it appears reasonable to assume the reported elevation iscorrect. Therefore, the elevations presented in this reportare based on National Geodetic Vertical Datum assuming the ,.spillway crest at El. 214.5.

a. Drainage Area. The 290 sq. mi. drainage areatributary to the dam site consists of sparsely developedrolling terrain which is primarily drained by the Sebasti-cook River. In addition to numerous small ponds, theupstream watershed contains Douglas and Indian Ponds andGreat Moose Lake which have a combined surface area ofabout 9 sq. mi. Additionally, a large marsh area is I.located in the Town of Cambridge, Maine, having a surfacearea of about 5 sq. mi. upstream of Route 152.

b. Discharge at Dam Site

1. Outlet works ......... Approx. 500 cfs with up-stream pool at spillwaycrest elevation

2. Maximum known floodat dam site .......... Unknown

3. Ungated spillway capa-city at test floodpool elevation ....... 9,640 cfs at El. 220.0

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- 4. Ungated spillway capa-*city at top of dam. 14,300 cfs at El. 221.7

5. Gated spillway capa-city at normal poolelevation ............ Not applicable

6. Gated spillway capa--city at test flood -,

pool elevation ....... Not applicable7. Total spillway capa-

city at test floodpool elevation ....... 14,300 cfs at El. 221.7

8. Total project dis-charge at test floodpool elevation ....... 15,000 cfs at El. 221.7

c. Elevation (ft. above NGVD)

1. Streambed at center-line of dam ......... 200.0

2. Maximum tailwater.... Unknown3. Upstream portal in-

vert diversion tunnel Not applicable4. Normal pool .......... 214.5

* 5. Full flood controlpool ................. Not applicable

6. Spillway crest ....... 214.57. Design surcharge -

original design ...... Unknown8. Top of dam ............ 220.19. Test flood surcharge 221.7

d. Length of Reservoir (mi. estimated)

1. Normal pool .......... 2.42. Flood control pool... Not applicable3. Spillway crest pool.. 2.44. Top of dim........... 3.15. Test flood pool ...... 3.3

e. Storage (acre-ft.)

I 1. Normal pool .......... 2,800

2. Flood control pool... Not applicable3. Spillway crest pool 2,8004. Top of dam ........... 7,1405. Test flood pool ...... 8,380

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f. Reservoir Surfaces (acres)

1. Normal pool .......... 5602. Flood control pool... Not applicable3. Spillway crest pool.. 5604. Top of dam ........... 1,0005. Test flood pool ...... 1,125

g. Dam

1. Type ................. Gravity; masonry withearth filled abutmentsat either end

2. Crest length ......... 284 ft. (approximately)3. Height ............... 20.1 ft.4. Top width ............ See i. Spillway5. Side slopes .......... See i. Spillway6. Zoning ............... Unknown7. Impervious core ...... Not applicable8. Cutoff ............... Unknown9. Grout curtain ........ Unknown

10. Other ................ Spillway rebuilt in1970

h. Diversion and Regulating -

Tunnel ................... Not applicable

i. Spillway

1. Type ................. 3-ft. wide broad crested pconcrete weir

2. Length of weir ....... 195 ft. (est.)3. Crest elevation ...... 214.54. Gates ................ None5. U/S face ............. Concrete at approximately

2H to IV extending into _

U/S pool6. D/S face ............. Concrete at approximately

3H to 4V to channel bedof Sebasticook River

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. Regulating Outlets Left end of dam

1. Description ........... Three wooden slide gates --

2. Size ................. Gate chambers 3.5-ft.wide x 8.0-ft. high

3. Invert ............... El. 207.34. Control mechanism .... Manually operated with

lift mechanism locatedat top of structure,El. 221.3

Right end of dam .

1. Description .......... Two stoplog bays and twotruncated steel penstockseach with wooden slidegates at upstream end

Stoplo bays Penstck gates

2. Size ................. Wft. wide x -t wide x8.75-ft. high 8.25-ft. high

3. Invert ........... El. 207.0 El. 209.0

4. ControlMechanism ........ Manually oper- Manually oper-

ated ated with lift pmechanismlocated at topof structure -El. 220.1

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SECTION 2 - ENGINEERING DATA

2.1 Design Data

No design data for the original dam were located andnone are believed to exist.

2.2 Construction Data

No as-built data or records of the constructionof the dam or the reconstruction of the spillway werelocated and none are believed to exist.

2.3 Operation Data

No operational data for the facility were located. Joe

2.4 Evaluation of Data

a. Availability. A list of the data availablefor use in preparing this report is included on page B-i.

b. Adequacy. There was a lack of engineering dataavailable to aid in the evaluation of Waverly Dam. This

Phase I assessment was therefore based primarily on visualexamination, preliminary hydraulic and hydrologic computa-- -tions, consideration of past performance and applicationof engineering judgement.

c. Validity. In general, the available datalocated were not applicable to an engineering evalua-tion of the dam.

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SECTION 3 - VISUAL EXAMINATION p

3.1 Findings

a. General. The Phase I visual examination ofthe Waverly Dam was conducted on 6 November 1980. Theupstream water surface elevation was about 0.6 ft. abovethe spillway crest that day.

In general, the project was found to be in fair con-dition. Some deficiencies which require correction werenoted.

A visual inspection check list is included in Appen-dix A and selected photographs of the project are given -in Appendix C. A "Site Plan Sketch", page C-1, shows thedirection of view for each photograph.

b. Dam. Waverly Dam, the spillway, outlet structuresand walls retaining the earth fill, appeared to be in faircondition, Photo No. 1. The upstream side of the spillwaywas free of debris. The concrete placed during the recon-struction of the spillway, visible at the left spillwaytraining wall only, Photo No. 7, was in satisfactory condi-tion. The horizontal and longitudinal alignments of thespillway were good, Photo Nos. 10 and 11, respectively. Theconcrete at both abutments, was spalled, cracked and hadvisible efflorescence, but appeared structurally soundoverall, Photo Nos. 4 and 13.

No significant settlements, displacements or dis-tressed masonry were observed during the site examination.The filled upstream pool, and flow over the weir, pre-cluded a close examination of the upstream face of the damand the spillway, Photo No. 16.

c. Appurtenant Structures. The intake structurelocated at the left end of the dam was in fair condi-tion, Photo No. 2. The gate lift mechanisms had been

" partially dismantled and were not operable. The concretesupports for the lift mechanisms were cracked and spalled aswas the top slab of the intake structure, particularly at

.. the gate slots. In addition, the upstream and downstream

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concrete faces of the intake structure were spalled, PhotoNos. 4 and 8, respectively, and had reinforcing steel

• visible.

The downstream side of the construction joint formed* by the spillway left training wall and right side of the

intake structure was wet with seepage, Photo No. 7. Thewater was clear but of an insufficient flow rate to beestimated. Seepage and rust staining were present at theinterior side of the left forebay wall, where the forebayjoins the intake structure, Photo No. 9. The flow rate herewas also low and due to the location of the condition closeexamination was not feasible.

The stone masonry of the forebay was in fair conditionwith some loose joints and dislodged blocks, Photos No. 3and 6. Trees and brush were growing from the forebay walls,Photo No. 5, with associated deterioration of the masonry.The forebay endwall, which houses two 8.7-ft. diametersteel penstock sections, Photo No. 3, was in fair condition.

Beyond the forebay the abandoned generating facilitywas separated and protected from the downstream riverchannel by a concrete training wall, Photo No. 5. Due tothe location of the wall, it was not considered pertinent tothe safety of the dam.

The two stoplog bays and two penstocks, located at theright side of the dam, were in good condition, Photo No.12. The gate lift mechanisms were partially dismantled andnot operable. Flow through one of the penstocks, Photo No.13, indicated leakage through the corresponding slide gate.The gate chamber training walls were cracked at the top,Photo No. 14, where steel members were embedded in theconcrete. These steel members supported walkway gratings atsome previous time.

d. Reservoir Area. The banks of the upstreamreservoir are moderately sloped and undeveloped, PhotoNo. 15. The pond has an elongated shape measuring about2.4-mi. long by about 0.5-mi. wide and a recreational poolsurface area of about 560 acres. _

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e. Downstream Channel. The Sebasticook River, Photo .No. 16, flows from the dam through the Town of Pittsfield,Maine. The Pioneer Dam is located on the river near thecenter of Pittsfield about 3,500-ft. downstream of WaverlyDam. Existing residential and commercial development

* along the downstream channel have sill elevations about 6 ft.above the normal channel water surface.

3.2 Evaluation

Based on the visual examination conducted on 6 November1980, Waverly Dam is considered to be in fair condition.However, the remedial measures outlined in Section 7.3should be implemented to correct the noted deficienciesin the masonry at both ends of the dam, and vegetation inthe forebay masonry walls located at the left end of the

r dam. In addition, repairs should be made to stop leakagethrough the regulating outlets to maintain the water levelof the normal pool during periods of low flow.

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SECTION 4 - OPERATIONAL AND MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES 0

4.1 Operational Procedures

a. General. There are no formal procedures forthe operation of the dam.

b. Description of Any Warning System in Effect. Thereis no warning system or emergency preparedness plan ineffect for this facility.

4.2 Maintenance Procedures

a. General. There are no established formal pro-cedures or manuals for inspection and maintenance of thedam. Remedial measures pertaining to the dam are performedon an as needed basis as determined by the Owner.

b. Operating Facilities. The spillway has no pro-visions for flashboards. Gate lift mechanisms were notoperational at the time of the site examination. There isno formal plan to maintain the outlet works and controls.Though no attempt was made to remove the outlet worksstoplogs during the site examination, no conditions wereobserved that would hinder their removal during periods ofnormal flow. However, the hazard associated with theoperation of the stoplogs during periods of high flow maymake their removal impractical.

4.3 Evaluation

The Owner should prepare an operations and maintenancemanual for the dam. The manual should delinate the routineoperational procedures and maintenance work to be done on

* the dam to provide satisfactory operation and minimize Pdeterioration of the facility. An annual observation andmaintenance program should be established to examine thedam, control vegetation growth and maintain slopes, wallsand channels. A formal procedure should be established toensure that the stoplogs can be readily removed.

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Since failure of the dam could potentially cause lossof life and property damage downstream, the Owner shouldalso prepare and implement a formal emergency preparednessplan and downstream warning system.

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n SECTION 5- EVALUATION OF HYDRAULIC/HYDROLOGIC FEATURES

5.1 General

Waverly Dam is a run-of-the-river dam located on the* Sebasticook River in the Town of Pittsfield, Maine. The

center line crest length of the dam is approximately 284 ft.which includes a 195-ft. long broad crested concretespillway weir. The top of the dam is El. 220.1 at thespillway right training wall, El. 221.3 at the left, and thespillway crest is at El. 214.5. The outlet works consist oftwo 5-ft. wide stoplog bays located at the right end ofthe spillway. Additionally, there are five gated outletswhich were once used in conjunction with power generation.The 290.0 sq. mi. drainage area is drained by severaltributaries and incorporates three major bodies of water

L which have a combined surface area of about 9 sq. mi.

5.2 Design Data

There is no hydrologic/hydraulic design data available

for the dam.

* 5.3 Experience Data

No records of historical floods at the dam site werelocated.

5.4 Test Flood AnalysisS

Based on the Corps of Engineers Guidelines, therecommended test flood range for the size "intermediate" andhazard potential "significant" is the 1/2 PMF to full PMF(Probable Maximum Flood). The 1/2 PMF was adopted as thetest flood for this facility because the project is at thelow end of the "intermediate" size classification category. SIn order to account for the available storage in the upstreamwatershed, the test flood was estimated by consideringpreliminary analysis by the Corps of Engineers for a floodprotection study of the Sebasticook River upstream ofWaverly Dam in the Town of Hartland, Maine. The drainagearea at this location is about 235 sq. mi. and is downstreamof Great Moose Lake. The estimated Standard Project Flood(SPF) is reported to be 8,000 cfs at that location. Assuminga peak PMF inflow rate of 250 csm for the intervening 55 sq.mi. drainage area the resulting test flood at the dam site

j. would be about 15,000 cfs.

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The spillway capacity with the upstream pool at topof dam (El. 220.1) is estimated to be 9,640 cfs or about 64percent of the test flood. The test flood would overtopthe dam by about 1.6 ft. Consequently, Waverly Dam isconsidered hydraulically unable to pass the test floodunder existing conditions.

*5.5 Dam Failure Analysis

Based on the Corps of Engineers Guidelines for esti-mating dam failure hydrographs, and assuming that 40 per-cent of the spillway section fails (approximately 178 ft.)with the upstream pool at top of dam, the combined peakfailure outflow is estimated to be about 17,500 cfs. In theevent of a dam failure, the house located at the rightabutment of the dam could potentially collapse as itsfoundation forms the right downstream training wall.

The mill complex located to the left of the dam wouldprobably experience flooding prior to a dam failure. Anyadditional flooding resulting from a failure would not be

- expected to increase the potential for loss of life. Simi-larly, existing development along the Sebasticook Riveri would also experience minor flooding from the project dis-charge occurring prior to failure. It is estimated that adam failure could increase flooding depths by about 2.5 ft.

.*,. which would increase property damages but not substantially*. . increase the potential for loss of life.

The potential loss of life resulting from a dam failureis a few and the dam is accordingly classified in the"significant" hazard category.

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* SECTION 6 - EVALUATION OF STRUCTURAL STABILITY

6.1 Visual Observations

* Cracking and deterioration of the masonry retainingwall located upstream of the left abutment were noted andwarrant attention. However, no reason was found to questionthe overall structural stability of the wall as there was novisual evidence of significant settlement or lateral movement.The seepage condition noted at the upstream end of the leftinterior forebay wall, though considered minor, warrantsattention. The structural stability of the forebay wallappeared satisfactory.

The spillway weir was obscured by flowing water during ""the site examination preventing close examination. Sincethere was no evidence of major settlement or lateral movement, pno reason was found to question the stability of the spillway.

6.2 Design and Construction Data

No design plans or construction data were locatedfor Waverly Dam. p

6.3 Post-Construction Changes

The Operator reported that the spillway was rebuilt in1970 but no records of the work could be located.

6.4 Seismic Stability

Waverly Dam is located in a Seismic Zone 1 and, inaccordance with Corps of Engineers' guidelines, does notwarrant further seismic analysis at this time.

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*SECTION 7 - ASSESSMENT, RECOMMENDATIONSAND REMEDIAL MEASURES

7.1 Dam Assessment

M a. Condition. The visual examination of WaverlyDam indicated the facility was in fair condition. Althoughthere were no signs of impending structural failure orother conditions which would warrant urgent remedial action,deficiences in the form of leakage through the slide gates,seepage at the left abutment and spillway left trainingwall, deterioration and cracking of the masonry and vegeta-tion growing from the forebay walls were noted.

Based on the results of computations included inAppendix D and described in Section 5, the spillway is notcapable of passing the test flood, which for this structureis the 1/2 PMF. The test flood flow of 15,000 cfs wouldovertop the dam by about 1.6 ft. With the water level atthe top of dam, the spillway capacity is about 9,640 cfs,which is 64 percent of the test flood flow.

b. Adequacy of Information. This evaluation ofthe dam is based primarily on visual examination, prelim-inary hydraulic and hydrologic computations, considerationof past performance and application of engineering judgement.

.. Generally, the information obtained was adequate for thepurpose of a Phase I assessment.

c. Urgency. The recommendations for additionalinvestigations and remedial measures outlined in Sections7.2 and 7.3, respectively, should be undertaken by theOwner and completed within one year after receipt of thisreport.

7.2 Recommendations

It is recommended that the Owner engage a registeredprofessional engineer qualified in the design and construc-tion of dams to undertake the following investigations:

1. Investigate the seepage flow at the left abut-ment, where the concrete intake structure joinsthe forebay wall, to determine its effect on thestability of the left abutment. Also the seepageat the construction joint formed by the spillwayleft training wall and the right side of the intakestructure should be investigated to determine thepresent and long-term effects of the condition.

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2. Perform a detailed hydrologic/hydraulic investi- o

-gation to determine the appropriate test flood forthe facility, and assess further the potential ofovertopping the dam and the need for and means to Zincrease project discharge capacity. As a means toincrease project discharge capacity, consideration L"

* should be given to restoring the regulating outlets,at both ends of the dam, to operational condition.

The Owner should then implement corrective measureson the basis of these engineering investigations.

7.3 Remedial Measures

Although the dam is generally in fair condition, itis considered important that the following items be accom-plished:

a. Operation and Maintenance Procedures. The* - following should be undertaken by the Owner:

S1. Repoint the spalled and cracked areas of theupstream retaining wall and intake structure atthe left end of the dam.

2. Remove the tree and brush growth from the fore-bay and all other masonry walls.

3. Repair the cracks in the concrete of the outletn* works training walls at the right end of the dam.

" 4. Prepare an operations and maintenance manual forthe dam. The manual should include provisionsfor annual technical inspection by a qualifiedregistered engineer and for round-the-clock surveil-lance of the dam during periods of high projectdischarge. The procedures should delineate theroutine operational procedures and maintenance workto be done on the dam to ensure safe, satisfactoryoperation and to minimize deterioration of thefacility.

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5 The next technical inspection should preferably bescheduled during a period of low flow to allow amore detailed inspection of the spillway.

5. Develop a written emergency preparedness planand warning system to be used in the event of

* emergency conditions. The plan should be developedin cooperation with local officials and downstreaminhabitants.

7.4 Alternatives

There are no practical alternatives to the aboverecommendations.

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APPENDIX A - INSPECTION CHECK LIST

ill Page

VISUAL INSPECTION PARTY ORGANIZATION A-I

VISUAL INSPECTION CHECK LIST

Outlet Works - Left Side A-2

Outlet Works - Right Abutment A-3

Outlet Works - Spillway Weir, Approach and A-4* Discharge Channels

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VISUAL INSPECTION PARTY ORGANIZATIONNATIONAL DAM INSPECTION PROGRAM

Dam: Waverly Dam"

- Date: 6 November 1980

* Time: 1400-1700 hrs.

Weather: Overcast - temperature 35-40°F

Water Surface Elevation Upstream: Approximately 0.6 ft. above - .spillway crest

Stream Flow: Approx. 270 cfs

Inspection Party:

Douglas G. Gifford - Soils/GeologyCharles R. NickersonHaley & Aldrich, Inc.

*-. Joseph E. Downing - Hydraulic/Hydrologic-- Francis E. Luttazi - Structural/Mechanical

Camp, Dresser & McKee, Inc.

I Present During Inspection: L

Richard Nadeau - Pittsfield, ME Department of Public Works

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VISUAL INSPECTION CHECK LISTNATIONAL DAM INSPECTION PROGRAM

DAM: Waverly Dam DATE: 6 Nov. 80

AREA EVALUATED CONDITION

OUTLET WORKS - LEFT SIDE NOTE: Three wooden slide gates areIll located at the left side of the spill-

way, apparently constituting intakesfor a forebay, located immediatelydownstream. The intake structure isconcrete and a major portion of theforebay is stone masonry. A relative-ly low concrete training wall definedthe D/S power channel, or tailrace,at its confluence with the main spill-way discharge channel. Remains of astructure were noted in the channeljust D/S of two 6.0-ft. long, 8.7-ft.diameter penstock sections located sideby side within a stone masonry endwall spanning the forebay

a. Approach Channel Not applicable. Intake gates front onU/S pool of Waverly Dam

b. Intake Structure

Condition of Concrete Poor at junction of left abutment wallwith left stone masonry wall offorebay. General condition other-

j * wise fairSpalling At location noted above, at U/S and :

D/S faces of intake structure, attop slab and supports for gate liftmechanisms, and at river channelside of right wall of structure

Visible Reinforcing At top slab and D/S faceCracking Major pattern cracking at supports for

gate lift mechanisms.Stoplogs and Slots All three gate lift mechanisms were

inoperable. Gates were in "down"position. Slot for gate at leftof center in poor condition dueto severe spalling

•.. Any Seepage or Efflore- Both at middle and right gates. Minorscence seepage on side of right wall of

structure at intersection with leftspillway training wall

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VISUAL INSPECTION CHECK LISTNATIONAL DAM INSPECTION PROGRAM

DAM: Waverly Dam DATE: 6 Nov. 80

AREA EVALWi. ED CONDITION

c. Power Channel

U General Condition GoodJoints Some loose joints noted in forebay

stone masonry at inside faces ofright, left and D/S end wall andat outside faces of right walland D/S end wall. Ice action and/or dislodgement due to tree rootaction noted at spillway side ofright wall near junction with U/Sintake structure and again nearjunction with D/S concrete wall.Block dislodgement also observedat left wall just D/S of intakegate structure.

Visible joints in concrete portionof right channel wall were spalled.

*This wall was inaccessible at timeof inspection

Rust or Staining At left channel wall just D/S of in-take gate structure

Seepage At same location as staining notedabove

* Erosion or Cavitation Concrete portion of right channel wallis apparently undermined just D/Sof the stone masonry end wall

Trees Overhanging Trees and brush were observed growingChannel from both the right channel wall and

the end wallChannel Floor Submerged. Build-up of earth and stone

rubble observed U/S of end wall, andrubble remains of an apparent powerfacility observed D/S of end wall

OUTLET WORKS - RIGHT ABUTMENT NOTE: Two stoplog bays and two woodenslide gates are located at the spill-way right abutment and front on theU/S pool. The two gate mechanismswere partially dismantled and inoperableThe gates at the far right of thefacility emptied into sections of 6foot diameter steel penstocks. Pen-stocks were in good condition

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VISUAL INSPECTION CHECK LISTNATIONAL DAM INSPECTION PROGRAM

DAM Waverly Dam DATE,. 6 Nov. 80

AREA EVALUATED CONDITION

General Condition of GoodConcrete

Rust or Staining None observedErosion or Cavitation Minor; at gate chamber side wallsCracking Major cracking observed at top of

gate chambers where structuralsteel framing members are em-bedded into the concrete for theapparent purpose of supportinggate operators and/or walkwaygrating

Any Seepage or Efflores- Efflorescence noted at chamber wallscence of all four gates

Condition at Joints Good 0Condition of Discharge Not applicable; gates empty into main

Channel spillway discharge channel

OUTLET WORKS - SPILLWAY WEIR,APPROACH AND DISCHARGECHANNELS

a. Approach Channel

General Condition GoodLoose Rock Overhanging Right bank of channel lined with rubble

Channel riprapTrees Overhanging Right and left banks of channel grass

Channel and brush lined with some treesFloor of Approach Submerged

ChannelOther Obstructions It was reported by the Operator that

an 8 in. water line was laid just IU/S of the spillway

b. Weir and Training Walls

General Condition of Left U/S training wall in fair conditio-Concrete Left D/S training wall covered under V

"power channel". Spillway weir wassubmerged at time of inspection. Com-posite brick and concrete foundationof abutting residential structure con-stitutes right D/S training wall andwas in good condition

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VISUAL INSPECTION CHECK LISTNATIONAL DAM INSPECTION PROGRAM

DAM: Waverly Dam DATE: 6 Nov. 80

AREA EVALUATED CONDITION

Rust or Staining None notedI i Spalling At left training wall just U/S of

forebay intake gatesCracking Major horizontal and vertical crack-

ing noted at left U/S training wallAny Visible Reinforcing None observedAny Seepage or None observed

EfflorescenceDrain Holes None observed

c. Discharge Channel

General Condition GoodLoose Rock Overhanging None observed

ChannelTrees Overhanging Right bank of channel is tree lined.

Channel Mill Building on left bp.nkFloor of Channel SubmergedOther Obstructions Earth and stone rubble debris noted

at right of channel D/S of outletworks

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APPENDIX B - ENGINEERING DATA

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LIST OF AVAILABLE DATA B-1

PRIOR INSPECTION REPORTS

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APPENDIX C - PHOTOGRAPHS

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LOCATION PLAN

* Site Plan Sketch C-I

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No. Title Roll Frame Page

1. Overview of Waverly Dam showingdownstream side 25A 15 vi

2. Overview of Waverly Dam showingupstream side 25A 24 C-2

3. Interior and endwall of stonemasonry forebay 25A 1 C-2

4. Alignment at left end of dam,r upstream 64 1 C-3

5. Vegetation in stone masonry andalignment of concrete trainingwall, downstream 64 22 C-3

6. Downstream side of intake struc-ture at left end of dam 25A 2 C-4

7. Downstream side of left spill- 4

way training wall 25A 3 C-48. Interior of gate chambers at

left end of dam 63 22A C-59. Location of seepage at left

abutment, downstream 64 17 C-510. Longitudinal alignment of .

spillway 64 11 C-611. Horizontal alignment of spillway 64 7 C-612. Alignment at right end of dam 64 6 C-713. Downstream side of outlet works

structure at right end of dam 25A 14 C-7* 14. Cracks in concrete training wall

between stoplog bays at right endof dam, upstream 64 24A C-8

15. Upstream pool, Sebasticook River,from the Waverly Road bridge 25A 8A C-9

16. Downstream channel, Sebasticook4 ' River, from the Waverly Road

bridge 64 2 , C-9

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fil PHOOICFI AT GOVERNMENT FXPENSE

8 6

L E FT S I D E .. jn.n5S P I L L

NOTEES

MAD ON 6 NOEME 980.

0 LEGEND:

* y.~ PHOTO NUMBER ANDDIRECTION OF VIEW

MALEY A ALDRICH. INC. ______________________ __________

CAMORMDE. MASSACHUSETTS

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fsifl 110) AT G)OVERNMENT FXPENSE

1AGE STOPLOG BAYS

OUTLET WORKS

R IG HT S

-~ PENSTOCKS WITHSLIDE GATES

A AST ICO0O0K R IV ER

(L. 2 15.1)

Waverly Da 'Pittsfield, IVW

SITE PLAN SK~i:

Approx. Scale: 1" 4W

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Hr PRrintI)wr AT CrOVFRNMFNT FXPFNSE

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R I G H T S I D E

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* Pittsfield, ME

* SITE PLAN SKETCH

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> ) C-1

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*2. Overview of Waverly Dam showing upstreamside

3. Interior and endwali of stone masonry forebay

C-2

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4. Alignment at left end of dam, upstream

5.Vgtto nsoemsnyadainetoconcrte trinin wall downtrea

C-3~

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6.r Dontra sid of inaesrctr tlf

6. Downstream side of inftak stlwactratleft

I wall

C-4

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I.7

8. Interior of gate chamnbers at left end of dam

* I . Location of seepage at left abutment, down-

stream

C-5

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10. Lon,-itu dinai.alig-nment ofspil1~kay

1.Horizontal alignment of spillway

C-6

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12. Alignment at right end of dam

13. Downstream side of outlet works structureat right end of dam

C- 7

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14. Cracks in concrete training .LIwall between stoplog bays at. -right end of dam, upstream L.

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15--.. Uptra pol Sabasico Rier fro

15. Upwstream ochae, Sabasticook River, ofrthe Waverly Road bridge

C-9

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APPENDIX D - HYDRAULIC AND HYDROLOGIC COMPUTATIONS

* MAPS Page

Drainage Area Map D-1

COMPUTATIONS

Elevations, Features, Surface Areas, Storage Capacitiesand Size Classification D-2

Hazard Classification, Test Flood Determination andStage-Discharge Relationships D-3

Tailwater Analysis D-4

Stage Discharge and Storage Elevation Curves D-5

* Outlet Works D-6

Dam Failure Analysis D-7

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APPENDIX E -INFXOR-MATION AS CONTAINTED INTHE NATIONAL INVENTORY OF DAMS

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