Comprehensively examining the geotechnical and geological aspects for the design and construction of new dams, this volume also includes reviews and assessments of existing dams. The emphasis is on embankment dams, but much of the text also applies to concrete gravity and arch dams. Coverage includes all phases of investigation, design, and construction, from the initial assessment of a damsite and the development and carrying out of a detailed site investigation program, through the design phases and ultimately the construction phase.