Resource

Dam Seepage Monitoring System

Resource Type
Webpages
Reference Title
Dam Seepage Monitoring System
Organization/Agency
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Year
2007
Abstract/Additional Information

(Originally released in 2000. Neither version are currently available,)

The Dam Seepage Monitoring System is a tool designed to assist dam safety engineers and owners of small to medium sized dams in managing instrumentation data associated with the long-term performance monitoring of dams. This system provides a key to understanding performance of a dam, improved safety monitoring, and reduced labor cost.

The Dam Seepage Monitoring System is a single data system for management of reservoirs and dams. Configure each of your reservoirs and dams with the appropriate instrumentation. Track reservoir surface elevations, historic highs and historic lows. Define piezometer configuration, including ground surface elevation, top of casing, gravel pack/screen elevations and high and low alert levels. Configure seepage devices, such as weirs, Parshall flume, and direct seepage measurement devices and record readings in GPM or CFS. Track rainfall data and set a high alert level.