WATER RESOURCES & DAM SAFETY
Dams and water resources
We examine hydraulic behaviour at dams and water-resource facilities to support safety assessment, cause analysis and review of countermeasures.
When this service is useful
- When reviewing hydraulic safety at water-resource facilities
- When studying an incident and its contributing conditions
- When examining hydraulic conditions for planning and design
Approach and scope
- Review of facility information and hydraulic conditions
- Analysis of incident behaviour and possible hydraulic causes
- Comparison of countermeasures and design conditions
Information to prepare
- Facility drawings, planning information and terrain
- Relevant operating, water-level and discharge records
- The phenomenon and assessment objectives
You can start a discussion with the information currently available, even if every item is not yet ready.
Potential deliverables
- A description of information and analysis conditions
- Results comparing the behaviour or alternatives under review
- Technical interpretation supporting safety and countermeasure review
Deliverable types and scope are agreed according to objectives, available information and project requirements.
Frequently asked questions
Can existing facilities be examined?
The feasible scope is discussed after reviewing the facility and available operating and observation data.
What information helps start a discussion?
Start with the location, drawings, objectives and available operating and observation information. We can then discuss additional data and the assessment scope.