What Geologic Reason Caused the Teton Dam to Fail in 1976

question 9

Multiple Choice

What geologic reason caused the Teton Dam to fail in 1976?

• A) It was built on clay that had a high porosity percentage, which led to seepage after construction
• B) It was built on granite that was fractured that split apart during construction
• C) It was built on permeable bedrock that was not sufficiently filled before construction
• D) None of the above

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