This book investigates the technical methodologies and specialized construction practices required to address the increasing demand for dam and levee remediation in the twenty-first century. Author Donald A. Bruce, a recognized expert in geotechnical engineering, synthesizes decades of field experience and engineering data to provide a framework for maintaining aging water-retaining infrastructure. The text addresses the logistical and structural challenges posed by natural disasters and long-term degradation, offering a systematic approach to remediation projects.

Experts in the field of geotechnical engineering recognize this work as a technical reference for practitioners and civil engineers. Readers frequently note the high level of specialized detail and the practical application of the construction techniques described throughout the text.