Embracing the Cedar River

This article focuses on the case of the city of Waverly, Iowa and their decision to use an inflatable dam, as opposed to a levee, to provide flood protection and preserve their history. The article presents events leading up to the decision, as well as the construction of the dam itself, including design details.

• Record URL:
  http://pwmag.com/industry-news.asp?sectionID=760&articleID=1911701
• Availability:
  • Find a library where document is available. Order URL: http://worldcat.org/oclc/1606878
• Authors:
  • Cherry, Mike
  • Weber, Martin
• Publication Date: 2012-7

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Figures; Photos;
• Pagination: pp 38-41
• Serial:
  • Public Works
  • Volume: 143
  • Issue Number: 8
  • Publisher: Hanley Wood
  • ISSN: 0033-3840
  • Serial URL: http://www.pwmag.com

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Case studies; Flood protection; Historic preservation; Inflatable structures; Types of dams
• Geographic Terms: Waverly (Iowa)
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Highways; Hydraulics and Hydrology; I24: Design of Bridges and Retaining Walls;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01444495
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Aug 28 2012 8:59AM