Lake Whitney Dam, which was constructed in 1860, must be rehabilitated to meet current demands and safety standards. As part of this effort, we designed a temporary cofferdam upstream of the existing dam. Soil parameters were used to calculate lateral earth pressures and ensure stability. Fill material, such as rip rap and gravel, was chosen to meet hydraulic constraints. A broad-crested weir was designed to maintain flow downstream to the water treatment plant.
Student Team Members: Joe D’Adamo, Grace Davis, Nolan Kus, Brendan McNally, Martin Radeny
Advisers: Professor Ari Perez, Professor Priscilla Fonseca
Client: Regional Water Authority