Abstract:
Construction of reservoirs have to be followed by evaluation of guidelines for their operation. Reservoir operation without a proper regulation schedule entails considerable risks as the objectives of the project may not be fully met, apart from the danger to the structure itself. It is necessary to have sound reservoir operation policy to meet the conflicting nature of demands and at the same time ensuring safety of the structure also. In this paper, need for reservoir operation, guidelines for operation, failures of some of the dams, causes of dam failures and preventive measures for failure of darns have been discussed along with various aspects of reservoir operation and dam safety.
