Eddy Pond Dam in Auburn, Massachusetts is approximately eighty years old. It does not receive regular maintenance, and as a result is showing some signs of deterioration. Failure of the dam could result in loss of life and substantial property damage. With literature research and field data collection, the use of computer modeling software, and the application of dam design and construction standards from the Department of Environmental Management (DEM) and the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACOE), recommendations were developed for the repair of three components of the dam. The Town of Auburn and its consultant, Tighe & Bond, will use this report as a resource to assist in developing a rehabilitation plan to improve the safety and functionality of the dam.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Osmer, William Davis
• Cronin, David John

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• 01B024M

Advisor

• Albano, Leonard D.
• D'Andrea, Robert A.

Year

• 2001

Sponsor

• Tighe & Bond
• Town of Auburn

Date created

• 2001-01-01

Resource type

• Major Qualifying Project

Major

• Civil Engineering

Rights statement

• In Copyright