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Implementation Of Regulatory Directives For A Water Supply Reservoir - A Case History Of Crystal Springs Dam In San Francisco Peninsula, California, U.S.A.

Price

Free (open access)

Volume

60

Pages

10

Published

2003

Size

475.08 kb

Paper DOI

10.2495/RM030191

Copyright

WIT Press

Author(s)

P. Petersen, A. Mavroudis & C. C. Chang

Abstract

Implementation of regulatory directives for a water supply reservoir - a case history of Crystal Springs Dam in San Francisco Peninsula, California, U.S.A. P. petersen', A. ~ a v r o u d i s ~ & C. C. chang3 I Jacobs Civil Inc., Sun Francisco, U.S.A. Francisco Public Utilities Commission, U.S.A. 3~verdrup & Parcel Consultants, Inc. New York, a Jacobs Civil Company, U.S.A. Abstract This paper provides a historical summary of the Crystal Springs Reservoir's purpose, design and development, physical changes and modifications, operational changes, and regulatory issues that have collectively contributed to the reservoir's current challenges. It touches upon the current operation of the reservo.ir and its hydraulic interrelationship with the surrounding water bodies. This paper also presents the explanation of the various operation scenarios that could be associated with the dam modifications proposed for construction and how the various operating scenarios might impact the environment. 1 Introdu

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