Dam’s Plinth Work
Work continues on the dam’s plinth that will be foundational to the dam’s spillway and non-overflow section.
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The Lake Williams Dam project COMPLETE
To meet the future needs of York Water customers, we have invested in rebuilding and enhancing the Lake Williams Dam structure with state-of-the-art engineering technology. This work is an investment that will meet the needs of our community and our customers for the next 100-plus years.
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Right Transition Gravity Wall Work
Valve tower formwork has been removed and Roller Compacted Concrete (RCC) is being laid on the right transition gravity wall.
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Top RCC Lift Surface
Kyle Steffee of Kinsley Construction works on smoothing the top RCC lift surface on the Spillway’s Downstream Right Training Wall section.
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Backfilling Begins
The right transition gravity wall is starting to be backfilled in advance of additional RCC lifts that are scheduled for the end of this week and next week.
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Right Training Wall Work
The placement of Roller Compacted Concrete (RCC) on the right training wall supporting structure continues this week and next week.
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Valve Tower’s Top Deck Formwork
A new blend of Roller Compacted Concrete (RCC) is being placed on the new spillway right training wall.
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Preparation for the New Core Wall
The original 1911 concrete core wall that was cut with a diamond tipped cable saw has been prepared with an imbedded flexible “water stop” component.
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New Dam’s Labyrinth Weir
Preparation for the new dam’s labyrinth weir is underway with bedrock cleaning and “dental concrete” being poured.
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Drone Image of Lake Williams Dam Construction
The valve tower continues to take shape.
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Valve Tower Deck
The stainless steel bar screen has been installed on the intake structure and formwork for the cantilevered valve tower deck is being prepared.
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