Research Article

Seepage Behavior of Earth Dams Considering Rainfall Effects

Table 1

Summary of investigated dams.

ā€‰Dam ADam B

Completion year19811992
Height (m)53.058.0
Length of crest (m)Total496.0330.0
Rock-fill131.6
Crest level (EL. m)83.0115.0
Flood water level (EL. m)80.0110.5
Normal high water level (EL. m)76.5108.5
Low water level (EL. m)60.085.0
Foundation level (EL. m)31.056.5