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Publication C542 Risk management for UK reservoirs
Publication Year
2000
Document Status
Current
Abstract
Examines past failures, major incidents and problems at UK reservoirs, and considers the most likely modes of failure for dams of various types and age, and offers an easily applicable assessment procedure to determine potential floodwater levels and their impact following a failure. Also covers: methods of mitigating risks, carrying out remedial works and emergency planning in the event of dam failure. The risk assessment procedure is demonstrated on six test cases for different types of reservoir. Aimed chiefly at owners, managers, engineers, regulators, insurers and safety personnel concerned with reservoirs in the UK. It applies to all reservoirs that fall within the scope of the Reservoirs Act 1975.
Document History
Based on research project RP568.
ISBN
9780860175421
Publisher Information
CIRIA
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