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Inspection & Maintenance of Dams
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This guide book is intended to give owners of small dams (those under 15 metres in height) a basic understanding of the dam owners responsibilities with regard to the inspection, operation, maintenance, and reporting procedures for their dams. Large dams (those over 15 metres in height) may require additional operation, maintenance, surveillance (inspection), and reporting procedures that are specific to that particular dam. The Inspection and Maintenance of Dams guide book has been prepared by the Dam Safety Section of the Provin- cial Government to promote Dam Safety in British Columbia. The guide book should educate dam owners on; their liabilities and responsibilities, the potential risk dams pose, why regular inspections and routine maintenance on dams are necessary, appropriate inspection and maintenance techniques, how to prepare for a dam related emergency, and provide a basis for discussion between a dam owner and ministry staff. The Dam Safety Regulation, proclaimed in February, 2000, applies to all dam owners. Dam owners should familiarize themselves with the regulations and comply with the requirements which are based on the downstream conse- quence classification of their dam(s). While this guide will aid the dam owner in determining how serious a dam deficiency may be, it is not intended to be a guide to solve severe structural deficiencies. Severe structural deficiencies and solutions for repair may require the services of a qualified professional Engineering consultant with knowledge and experience with dam construction and remedial work.
Province of British Columbia Water Management Branch - Organizational Body
0-7726-3520-X
NONE
Management
English
2011
1-79
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