The History of Large Federal Dams

The History of Large Federal Dams
Author: David Billington
Publisher: CreateSpace
Total Pages: 626
Release: 2013-04-02
Genre:
ISBN: 9781483966137

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
Total Pages: 864
Release: 1998
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9780070433021

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.

The History of Large Federal Dams

The History of Large Federal Dams
Author: David P. Billington
Publisher: Government Printing Office
Total Pages: 630
Release: 2005-10
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780160728235

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

Dams, Fish and Fisheries

Dams, Fish and Fisheries
Author: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.
Total Pages: 180
Release: 2001
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9789251046944

The importance of free longitudinal passage of river fauna is stressed.