Resource
Dam Break flood analysis - Review and recommendations
Resource Type
Guidelines, Technical Manuals, Reference Books
Reference Title
Dam Break flood analysis - Review and recommendations
Organization/Agency
International Commission on Large Dams
Publisher Name
International Commission on Large Dams
Year
1998
Document Number
ICOLD Bulletin 111
Abstract/Additional Information
Concern about the possible failure of dams, with a flood wave routing in the valley, peaked in this century as a result of failures of several important dams such as Vajont, Malpasset, Teton and Macchu II.
The Bulletin reviews parameters and define the state of art of predicting downstream depths, extent of flooding, and velocities which would occur as a result of a failed dam and to catalog and to make recommendations for the use of such programs.
A unique review for all those involved in the assessment of dam safety and the protection of population downstream of dams.
