25 Pa. Code § 105.92 - Foundations
(a) The foundation
of a dam or reservoir must be stable under all probable conditions.
(b) In analyzing the stability of the
foundation of a proposed or existing dam or reservoir, the applicant shall
consider the following factors:
(1) The
seismic forces and liquefaction potential at the site.
(2) The shear strength of the
foundation.
(3) Settlement,
subsidence, and carbonate karst solution features, such as sinkholes and
solution channels.
(4) Seepage
potential through the soil and rock components of the foundation.
(5) The dispersive characteristics of the
soil foundation and borrow areas.
Notes
The provisions of this § 105.92 amended under section 5 of the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P. S. § 693.5).
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