Class of Dam
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Drainage Area
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Top of Embankment
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a
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Less than 320 acres
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Foot above Maximum water surface elevation for emergency spillway
storm
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Greater than 320 acres
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2 feet above maximum water surface elevation for emergency spillway
storm
| |
b
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Less than 150 acres
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1 Foot above Maximum water surface elevation for emergency spillway
storm
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Greater than 150 acres
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2 feet above maximum water surface elevation for emergency spillway
storm
| |
c
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Less than 150 acres
|
2 feet above maximum water surface elevation
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Greater than 150 acres
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Special treatment. Criteria established for each individual
case.
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Note: The classification of dams shall be in accordance with
the Soil Conservation Service’s criteria as found in Technical
Release 60, as amended.
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