A dam failure, resulting in an uncontrolled release of the reservoir’s contents, can have a devastating effect on the people, property and infrastructure downstream.
It is essential to carry out regular inspection and maintenance together with design assessments that take account of any updated loadings. This ensures early identification of any deficiencies regarding overall stability, local defects or water leakages.
Early recognition of any issues allows the engineering of project-specific repairs that mitigate the risks without any major impact on the dam’s operation.
