Resource

General approach to dam surveillance

Resource Type
Guidelines, Technical Manuals, Reference Books
Reference Title
General approach to dam surveillance
Author/Presenter
Goguel, Bernard
Organization/Agency
International Commission on Large Dams
Publisher Name
International Commission on Large Dams
Year
2009
Document Number
ICOLD Bulletin 138
Abstract/Additional Information

A "General Approach to Dam Surveillance" is presented here, for owners, managers and other non specialists

Dam Surveillance is a basic element in Dam Safety processes within the current legal frameworks. It covers a series of complementary and redundant activities, made of visual inspections, dam documentation management, monitoring, equipment checking and testing, and assessment of dam condition and behaviour.

URL(s)
http://www.icold-cigb.org/GB/publications/bulletins.asp