Treatment of the seepage problems at the Kalecik Dam (Turkey)

Turkmen S.

ENGINEERING GEOLOGY, vol.68, pp.159-169, 2003 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 68
  • Publication Date: 2003
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/s0013-7952(02)00225-9
  • Journal Name: ENGINEERING GEOLOGY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.159-169
  • Keywords: seepage, dam, karstic limestone, grouting, treatment
  • Çukurova University Affiliated: No

Abstract

This paper describes the seepage prevention measures at Kalecik Dam. Water leaked from the foundation of the dam after the impoundment. The dam, 77 m in height, was constructed for irrigation purposes.