EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN FOR ALMATTI DAM

Emergency Action Plan

LAL BAHADUR SHASTRI SAGAR (ALMATTI
RESERVOIR)
[KA06HH0200]

Prepared for

KARNATAKA WATER RESOURCES

DEPARTMENT

Prepared by

Executive Engineer,
KBJNL, Dam Division, Almatti-586201.

May, 2019

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Emergency Action Plan for Almatti Dam is publishing for the first time during May 2019.

Disclaimer

Every effort has been taken to estimate the severity of flooding and inundation areas likely to
be affected by Almatti Dam in an emergency condition. These estimates are based on
available primary and secondary data. Every effort has been made to foresee varied
emergency possibilities and develop appropriate notification procedures for timely rescue and
relief operations. However, implementation of the Emergency Action Plan (EAP) involves
many agencies, who are required to work in a coordinated manner to reduce the
consequences of the emergency triggered by the Dam site condition. Effectiveness of the
rescue and relief operations depend on many factors including the adequacy and accuracy of
the estimation of the severity of flooding, coordinated efforts of all the agencies involved in
rescue and relief efforts and availability of facilities like power, telephones, road
communications, etc. EAP Developer may therefore, not be held responsible for the efficacy
of the EAP.

For any information, please contact:

Managing Director

Office of Krishna Bhagya Jala Nigama Ltd

Phone Number: 08022244484, 08426281038, 08426281027

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EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN

LAL BAHADUR SHASTRI SAGAR (ALMATTI)

KBJNL, DAM DIVISION, ALMATTI.

CONTENTS

NOTIFICATION FLOWCHART (WATCH CONDITION)............................................................................i

NOTIFICATION FLOWCHART (FAILURE CONDITION)..........................................................................ii
EAP DISTRIBUTION LIST...................................................................................................................iii
LOG SHEET OF CHANGES...................................................................................................................v
APPROVAL AND IMPLEMENTATION.................................................................................................vi
EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN...............................................................................................................1
1. Purpose.....................................................................................................................................1
2. Dam Description.......................................................................................................................1
2.1 General..............................................................................................................................1
2.2 Reservoir Operations........................................................................................................1
3. Responsibilities.........................................................................................................................2
3.1 Dam Owner’s Responsibilities..........................................................................................2
3.2 Responsibilities for Notification........................................................................................2
3.3 Emergency Operations Centre..........................................................................................3
3.4 Responsibilities for Evacuation.........................................................................................3
3.5 Responsibilities for Duration, Security, Termination, and Follow-up..............................3
3.6 Communications...............................................................................................................3
4. Emergency Detection, Evaluation, and Classification................................................................4
4.1 Emergency Detection........................................................................................................4
4.2 Emergency Evaluation and Classification.........................................................................5
4.3 Previously Known Problems.............................................................................................7
5. Preparedness............................................................................................................................7
6. Supplies and Resources.............................................................................................................9
6.1 Contracts...........................................................................................................................9
6.2 Equipment and Supplies...................................................................................................9
6.3 Reports..............................................................................................................................9

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7. Inundation Area......................................................................................................................11
7.1 Local Evacuation Plan......................................................................................................11
8. Implementation......................................................................................................................12
8.1 Development...................................................................................................................12
8.2 Updating..........................................................................................................................12
8.3 Testing.............................................................................................................................12
8.4 Training............................................................................................................................13

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LIST OF ANNEXURES

Page. No’s of
Sl. No Description Annexure
From To

1. Vicinity Map Annexure - I 1 1

2. Inundation Maps Annexure – II 1 56

3. Flood Hazard Reference Value Annexure – III 1 9

4. Dam Description Annexure – IV 1 1

5. Sample Public Announcements Annexure – V 1 2

6. Evidence of Distress Annexure - VI 1 7

7. Supplies and Resources Annexure - VII 1 1

8. Annual EAP Evaluation Checklist Annexure - VIII 1 1

9. Plan Review and Update Annexure - IX 1 1

10. Training Record Annexure – X 1 1

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NOTIFICATION FLOWCHART (WATCH CONDITION)

Observer of Event

Site Office Dam owner/ Operator

Office of Planning and Design Krishna Bhagya Jala Nigam Ltd.
Krishna Bhagya Jala Nigam Ltd. Title: Executive Engineer
Title: Engineer Office No: 08426-281027
Office No: 08426-281038:

Office of Executive Engineer Office of Superintending Engineer Available Resources

Title: Executive Engineer Krishna Bhagya Jala Nigam Ltd.
Krishna Bhagya Jala Nigam Ltd. Title: Superintending Engineer
Office of Chief Engineer Office No: 08426-281027 Office No: 08426-281063
Krishna Bhagya Jala Nigam Ltd. Heavy Equipment Services
Title: Chief Engineer Name: 1) V.M Hebbal (9986882076)
Office No: 08426-281038 2) S.S. Alur (9483549495)
3) [Link] (9448477779)

Office of Assistant Executive Engineer

Krishna Bhagya Jala Nigam Ltd. Office of Assistant Superintending Engineer
Title: Assistant Executive Engineer Krishna Bhagya Jala Nigam Ltd. Sand and Gravel supply
Office No: 08426-281027 Title: Assistant Superintending Engineer Name: 1) V.M. Hebbal, (9986882076)
State Dam safety Officer Office No: 08426-281063 2) Aditya Constructions,
Title: Director (Chief Engineer)
Office No: 08236-257223

Office of Assistant Engineer Ready mix concrete supply

Title: Assistant Engineer Name: 1) [Link] (9483549495)
Contact No: 8762682428 2) [Link].(9483549495)
Title: Assistant Engineer 3) Pooja Engineering Works.
Mobile: +919480165309
Title: Junior Engineer
Mobile: 99164 32999
Title: Junior Engineer
Mobile: 97380 39986

FLOWCHART (WATCH CONDITION)

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NOTIFICATION FLOWCHART (FAILURE CONDITION)

Observe of Event
Site office of Dam owner/ Operator
Krishna Bhagya Jala Nigam Ltd.
Title: Executive Engineer
Office No: 08426-281027

Office No:

Available Resources
Office of District Collector
District Name: Vijayapura Office of Dam Executive Engineer
Title: District Collector Krishna Bhagya Jala Nigam Ltd.
Office No:08352-250021 Title: Executive Engineer
Office No: 08426-281027 CWC Regional Office Heavy Equipment Service
Title: Chief Engineer Name: 1) V.M Hebbal (9986882076)
Office No: 080-29724081 2) S.S. Alur (9483549495)
3) [Link] (9448477779)

Critical Infrastructure Officer State Dam safety Office

Sand and Gravel supply
Title: Public Relation Officer Title: Director (Chief Engineer)
Sub Divisional Engineer Name: 1) V.M. Hebbal,
Office No:080-22258133 Office No:08236-257223
Krishna Bhagya Jala Nigam Ltd. (9986882076)
Title: Sub Divisional Engineer 2) Aditya Constructions.
Office No: 08354-220520

RMC Supply Contractor.

Owner of Downstream Dam Name: 1) [Link](9483549495)
Krishna Bhagya Jala Nigam Ltd. 2) [Link](9448477779)
Dam Name: Narayanapura Dam 3) Pooja EnggWorks.
Title: Executive Engineer
Office No: 08444-200422

FLOWCHART (FAILURE CONDITION)

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LAL BAHADUR SHASTRI SAGAR (Almatti Dam)

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EAP DISTRIBUTION LIST
A copy of the EAP has been provided to the following people:

Authority Emergency Contact Details Address

Government of Principal Secretary Vikasasoudha Bangalore

Karnataka Off:080-22257064/22034710 Karnataka

Dam Owner(s) and Chief Engineer Krishna Bhagya Jala Nigama Ltd.
Representatives 08426-281038 (Dam Zone Almatti)

Dam Owner(s) and Deputy Chief Engineer Krishna Bhagya Jala Nigama Ltd.
Representatives 08426-281063 (Dam Zone Almatti)
Office of District
District Collector
Collector Vijaypura District, Karnataka
Phone: 08352-250021
Vijaypura District
Office of District
District Collector
Collector Bagalkot District, Karnataka
Phone: 08354-235091
Bagalkot District
Office of District
District Collector
Collector Raichur District, Karnataka
Phone:08532-229011
Raichur District
Additional Deputy
Office of Assistant
Commissioner Vijaypura District, Karnataka
CommissionerVijaypura
08352-250021
Additional Deputy
Office of Assistant
Commissioner Bagalkot District, Karnataka
CommissionerBagalkot
08354-235093
Office ofAssistant Assistant Commissioner
Commissioner Raichur Raichur Raichur District, Karnataka
08532 - 225630
Tehsildar’s Tehsildar
Vijaypura District, Karnataka
OfficeVijaypura 08352-278707
Tehsildar’s Office Tehsildar
Bagalkot District, Karnataka
Bagalkot 08354-220374
Tehsildar’s Tehsildar
OfficeRaichur 08232-226209 Raichur District, Karnataka
Central Water commission
State Dam Safety Director (Chief Engineer)
Sewa Bhavan, [Link]
Organisation Phone: 08236-257223
New Delhi
Public Works Department,
State Public Works Chief Engineer 3rd Floor, Vikasa Soudha,
Department 22212830 -22074301 [Link],[Link] Road,
BANGALORE 560001

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Authority Emergency Contact Details Address

The Principal Secretary to
Karnataka State Govt. of Karnataka, Room no.
Government, (Disaster
Disaster Management 627, 1st Gate, 6th Floor,
Management),
Authority [Link], Bangalore-560 001
Phone: 080-67355000
National Disaster
Under Secretary (Mitigation) NDMA Bhavana, A-1 Safdarjung
Management
Phone: 011-26701896 Enclave New Delhi.
Authority

Superintendent of 08352- 250844, 08352-

Vijaypura District, Karnataka
policeVijaypura 250948

Superintendent of police
08354-235077 Bagalkot District, Karnataka
Bagalkot

Superintendent of police
08532-235001 Raichur District, Karnataka
Raichur

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LAL BAHADUR SHASTRI SAGAR (Almatti Dam)

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LOG SHEET OF CHANGES
The following changes have been made to the EAP and revisions have been provided to the
people shown on the EAP Distribution List.

Date Change Made Signature

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APPROVAL AND IMPLEMENTATION

This Emergency Action Plan is here by approved. This plan is effective immediately and
supersedes all previous editions.

_________
[Signature]

[Name and Title of Appropriate Manager for Owner] Date

I have received a copy of this Emergency Action Plan and concur with the notification
procedures.

_________
[Signature(s)]

[Name and Title of Person(s) in charge of Emergency Response] Date

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EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN

LAL BAHADUR SHASTRI SAGAR (Almatti Dam)
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1. Purpose
The purpose of this Emergency Action Plan (EAP) is to identify emergencies that could
threaten LAL BAHADUR SHASTRI SAGAR (Almatti Dam) and to plan for an expedited,
effective response to prevent failure of the Dam and warn downstream residents of
impending danger. This plan defines the notification procedures to be followed in the event
of a potentially hazardous situation. The procedures are intended to protect lives and prevent
property damage from an excessive release of water from the Dam spillways or an
uncontrolled outflow of water from the breached portion of Dam.

2. Dam Description
2.1 General

Lal Bahadur Shastri Sagar (Almatti Dam) and Reservoir are owned and operated by Krishna
Bhagya Jala Nigama Ltd. It is located between, village Almatti of Basavana Bagewadi taluk
and sitimani Sitimani village, Vijaypura District. The Dam was completed in 2002 and was
constructed under Project No. D04310 granted to Owner in 2002. The reservoir was
constructed to serve as a major multi-purpose reservoir project with utilisation of water 173
TMC under Stage I & II, 130 TMC under Stage III, totalling to 303 TMC of water. Project
serves as a lifeline to the deserted areas of 7 Districts viz. Vijayapura, Bagalkot, Kalaburagi,
Yadgir, Raichur, Koppal, and Gadag. The major objectives of the project are as below:

1) Drinking water (to Cities and Villages including multi-village water supply schemes).
2) Irrigation (6.22 lakh Ha under UKP Stage I &II, 5.3 Lakh Ha under UKP Stage III).
3) Power generation (Hydro-Electric: Almatti Dam power house and Thermal power
Kudagi Super Thermal Power Plant).
4) Industries (Agro and Non-Agro).
5) Fisheries.
6) Navigation (Inland Water Transport).
7) Indirect irrigation (Ground water recharge) and Back water utilisation. Hydro Electric
and Irrigation projects.

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A vicinity map showing the location of the Dam is presented in Annex 1. Inundation maps
showing the areas subject to flooding as a result of a Dam failure are provided in Annex 2.
The inundation area is described in further detail in the Inundation Area section of the report.
Lastly, a description of the dam, its spillways, and other features are outlined in the Dam
Description Annex 4.

2.2 Reservoir Operations

Reservoir features
FRL = 519.60 m (UKP Stage-II), 524.256 m (UKP Stage III)
Original MWL = 524.456 m
TBL = 529.256 m
Revised Flood Peak = 47318 cumecs
Hoist is located at Elevation = Hoist Cylinder support (Cardanic Suspension) 523.00m
= Power pack rooms 527.439 m
Catchment Area = 35,925 [Link] (13,871 [Link])
Live Storage = 105.46 TMC
Dead Storage = 17.62 TMC
Gross Storage = 123.08 TMC
Crest Gate Details
No’s = 26
Size = 15*15.24 meters (Radial)
Additional spillways details = No Additional spillways

3. Responsibilities
3.1 Dam Owner’s Responsibilities

The dam owner, Krishna Bhagya Jala Nigama Ltd, is responsible for all Dam operation and
maintenance. The EAP will not designate a specific person for a specific responsibility but
instead will designate the person’s duties or job description.

The Executive Engineer is the first line of Dam observers and is the person responsible for
initiating implementation of the EAP.

The Executive Engineer is responsible for collecting weather forecasts and the inflow fore-
casts and alerting of any potential emergency.

The Executive Engineer is responsible for conducting routine Dam maintenance, such as
annual weed control, conducting Dam integrity inspections, and notifying Karnataka Water
Re-source Department of any potential emergencies.

The Executive Engineer is responsible for contacting emergency personnel should a Dam
failure be imminent.

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The Superintending Engineer is responsible for updating the EAP. An annual EAP review
will be conducted to ensure that contact names and numbers are current on the Notification
Flowcharts.

The Chief Engineer is responsible for directing specific, incident appropriate actions during
an emergency, such as opening or closing water outlets and remedial construction activities
such as earth moving, etc. Specific scenarios are not listed in this EAP.

3.2 Responsibilities for Notification

The Chief Engineer is responsible for inspecting the Dam in a potential emergency such as
the potential threat of high waters or a tropical cyclone. The Chief Engineer will contact the
District Police Authorities and District Magistrate/Collector.

If warranted, the Chief Engineer will notify the State and District Disaster Management
Authorities. The Vijayapur District Police will notify downstream residents. The Vijayapur
District Magistrate/Collector will implement the Notification Flowchart for regional and State
disaster management contacts.

3.3 Emergency Operations Centre

In the event of a failure condition, the Executive Engineer will activate the Emergency
Operations Centre to serve as the main distribution centre for warning and evacuation
activities. The Emergency Operations Centre will be established at the office of Krishna
Bhagya Jala Nigama Ltd. The Chief Engineer will be responsible for initiating actions from
this location.

3.4 Responsibilities for Evacuation

The Vijaypura District Disaster Management Authority or Vijaypura City Police are
responsible for initiating evacuations.

3.5 Responsibilities for Duration, Security, Termination, and Follow-up

The Executive Engineer is responsible for monitoring of emergency situations at the Dam
and keeping authorities informed, based on the Notification Flowcharts.

The Executive Engineer and the Vijaypura District Magistrate/Collector are responsible for
declaring that an emergency at the Dam is terminated. Applicable authorities will be notified
based on the Notification Flowcharts.

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The Chief Engineer will ensure that a follow-up evaluation is completed by all participants
after the emergency. The results of the evaluation should be documented in a written report
and filed with the EAP.

3.6 Communications

Local officials and downstream residents will be notified by landline telephone, if available;
otherwise via cell phones or emergency personnel (in person or using their radios). The
various networks for emergency use include the networks of the following:

• The Vijaypura District Police or Vijaypura City Police

• The Bagalkot District Police or Bagalkot City Police
• The Raichur District Police or Raichur City Police
• The Karnataka Disaster Management Authority
• The Karnataka Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
Sample public announcements appear in Annex 5. Verification or authentication of the
situation can be made by contacting the Chief Engineer and the Vijaypura District, Bagalkot
District, and Raichur district disaster management officials. Television, Radio and bulk SMS
facilities of the local Mobile Network Operators can be used as much as possible to notify
area residents of the possible dangers. Public announcements are to be issued by the
concerned District Disaster Management officials or the Krishna Bhagya Jala Nigama Ltd
public affairs officer.

4. Emergency Detection, Evaluation, and Classification

4.1 Emergency Detection

A. Situations

Many Dam conditions can lead to emergency situations, not all of which will necessitate the
implementation of the EAP. However, if any of them occur, the appropriate actions must be
taken.

• Severe Storms/Inclement Weather: Although generally not in themselves, a threat to

the Dam, severe storms and other inclement weather conditions can contribute to an existing
problem and hinder any remediation efforts. Severe storms also cause the uncontrolled
release of floodwater, and increase flow in already rain-swollen areas.

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• Tropical cyclones: Tropical cyclones do occur in the area, with the potential for
structural damage to the Dam, possibly resulting in its failure. If a tropical cyclone has struck
in the area, an inspection of the Dam for any signs of damage will be appropriate.

• Earthquakes: Almatti Dam is located in the seismic zone [II]. An earthquake is a

possibility, and appropriate post-earthquake inspections should be performed.

• Sabotage: A threat to damage the Dam has been made. Appropriate actions must be
taken to protect the Dam.

B. Signs of Failure

The Executive Engineer is responsible for conducting routine inspections and identifying
conditions that could indicate the onset of problems leading to a Dam failure. The early
identification of potentially dangerous conditions can allow time for the implementation of
EAPs. It is important to understand how distress can develop into failure. With appropriate
action, distress need not lead to a catastrophic failure of the Dam. The following sections
describe some of the different types of failure, which could lead to a Dam failure.

•Seepage Failure: Although all earthen embankments allow some, minor seepage through the
Dam or the foundation, excessive, uncontrolled seepage can result in piping (the movement
of embankment material in the seepage flow) and lead to failure. Piping can occur for years at
a slow rate. If the piping has progressed to a dangerous level, it will be evident by increased
flow or the discharge of muddy water (or both). At that stage, immediate action to stop the
piping is needed. Fully developed piping is difficult to control and is very likely to result in
failure. A whirlpool in the reservoir is a sign of uncontrollable piping and necessitates
immediate emergency action.

•Embankment or Foundation Sliding: Sliding is usually first apparent when cracks or bulges
in the embankment appear. Slides with progressive movement can cause failure of the
embankment.

•Structural Failure: The structural failure or collapse of any non-overflow portion of the Dam,
spillway or spillway gates could result in loss of the reservoir. A structural failure of a portion
of the spillway could cause piping and possibly embankment failure.

•Overtopping Failure: Overtopping of the embankment results in erosion of the Dam crest.
Once erosion begins, it is very difficult to stop.

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4.2 Emergency Evaluation and Classification

This section lists the conditions and actions, which may be used to classify the level of
emergency response, as a guide for the Executive Engineer. Specific dam observations and
corresponding emergency classification levels can be found in the Evidence of Distress table
in Annex 5.

Internal Alert Condition BLUE –A “watch” condition. A problem has been detected at the
Dam that requires constant monitoring. At this time, the distress condition is manageable by
Dam personnel. The Executive Engineer will be responsible for monitoring, repair as soon as
possible, and implementing the appropriate Notification Flowchart. The following is a list of
conditions that would initiate this condition:

 Cloudy or dirty seepage or seepage with an increase in flow, boils, piping, or bogs

 Seepage around conduits

 Large sinkholes with corresponding seepage anywhere on the embankment or

downstream from the toe

 Any slide that degrades the crest of the embankment or that is progressively
increasing in size.

 Cracking or movement of any concrete structure.

 An increase in the reservoir level leading to engagement of the emergency spillway

 Exceptionally heavy rainfall in the catchment of the Dam reservoir.

 Shearing of the Bolts in critical components viz. Trunnion, Arm and Horizontal girder
termination plates.

 Deformations in the Web plate connecting lifting connections to Hydraulic Hoists.

 Welds: Cracks in critical welds of Gates viz. Tie flats, Trunnion Hub, Yoke Girder
Ribs.

 Profuse leakages in Hydraulic Hoists (Hoses).

External Alert Condition ORANGE– This is indicative of a Dam condition that is

progressively getting worse; and there is a high probability of Dam failure. Although there is
no immediate danger, the Dam could fail if conditions continue to deteriorate. The Executive
Engineer will be responsible for initiating immediate repairs, including lowering the reservoir

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if appropriate and implementing the appropriate Notification Flowchart. The following is a

list of conditions that would initiate this condition:

 Large boils, increasing in size and flow rate, especially if there is flowing muddy
water

 Significantly increasing seepage, especially flowing muddy water

 Slides involving a large mass of material that impairs the crest of the Dam and is
continuing to move

 Sinkholes with seepage flowing muddy water

 Large cracks, movement or failure of a portion of any major concrete structure that
forms an integral part of the Dam

 An increase in the reservoir level to near the top of the Dam

 Overtopping of a Dam that is not designed for overtopping

 Near to ‘Design Flood’ inflow forecast

 Buckling of Radial Arms

 Upheavals in Trunnion Chair and Failure of Anchor rods.

External Alert Conditions RED – These are “failure” conditions. Either the Dam is in
immediate danger of failing or has already failed. No time remains to implement measures to
prevent failure. Evacuate immediately. Evacuation efforts will continue until the situation is
stabilized. The Executive Engineer is responsible for implementing the appropriate
Notification Flowchart. The following is a list of conditions that would initiate “imminent
Dam failure” or “Dam failure” conditions:

 Rapidly increasing boils or the presence of new, significantly flowing boils,

particularly muddy ones near previously identified ones

 Rapidly increasing seepage, especially flowing muddy water

 Slides involving a large mass of material or which have degraded the crest of the
embankment to a level that approaches the water surface level, or if significant
seepage is observed through the slide area

 Settlement that is predicted to degrade to the reservoir level

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 Cracks that extend to the reservoir level

 Significant movement or failure of any structure that forms an integral part

of the Dam

 Overtopping of an earthen Dam

 Uncontrollable release of the reservoir

4.3 Previously Known Problems

There are no previous problems at Dam location.

5. Preparedness
Preparedness actions are to be taken both before and following the development of
emergency conditions and should identify ways of preparing for an emergency, increasing
response readiness in a uniform and coordinated manner, and helping to reduce the effects of
a Dam failure. The following are some steps that could prevent or delay failure after an
emergency is first discovered.

Surveillance: Executive Engineer will monitor the Dam during emergencies such as a severe
storm event.

Response on forecast of excessive inflow: Executive Engineer will respond to situation of

excessive inflow forecast by way of controlled spillway releases after ascertaining the
reliability of the forecast.

Response during weekends and holidays: Executive Engineer will be available for
emergency response during weekends and holidays and can be present at the Dam site within
15 minutes of detection of an emergency condition.

Response during periods of darkness and adverse weather: Executive Engineer will
arrange for access to generators and lights to adequately monitor the situation. Executive
Engineer will be able to access the site during adverse weather conditions by [method of
access –that is, by foot, utility vehicle, or some other means].

Access to the site: Alternate access routes should be planned in the event of an emergency at
the dam. [Example: The road across the Dam is a gravel roadway with grassed edges which
should allow discharge across the road rendering this route inaccessible. The north and east
alternate routes should be used instead under such conditions. All-weather access to the

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downstream toe of the Dam will also be unavailable. For developing situations near the
downstream toe of the Dam, gravel may need to be brought in to stabilize a road in that area].

Preventive measures can be taken in an emergency to prevent the catastrophic failure of the
Dam, but such repairs should be undertaken with extreme caution. The repairs are only
temporary, and a permanent repair should be designed by an engineer as soon as possible.

The following actions should only be undertaken under the direction of a professional
engineer or contractor. In all cases, the appropriate Notification Flowchart must be
implemented and the personnel of the SDSO must be notified.

Consider the following preparedness actions if the Dam’s integrity is threatened by:

Seepage Failure

 Plug the flow with whatever material is available (Bentonite, or plastic) if the
entrance is in the reservoir.

 Lower the water level in the reservoir by using the low flow outlet and pumping
if necessary, until the flow decreases to a non-erosive velocity or until it stops.
Place an inverted filter (a protective layer of sand and gravel) on the exit area to
hold the material in place.

 Continue operating at a lower level until a repair is made.

Embankment or Foundation Sliding

 Lower the water level in the reservoir by using the low flow outlet and pumping if
necessary, at a rate and to an elevation considered safe, given the slide condition.

 Stabilize the slide, if on the downstream slope, by weighting the toe area below the
slide with soil, rock, or gravel.

 Continue operating at a lower level until a repair is made.

Structural Failure

 Implement temporary measures to protect the damaged structure, such as placing

rock riprap in the damaged area.

 Lower the water level to a safe elevation through the low flow outlet and by
pumping if necessary.

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6. Supplies and Resources

6.1 Contracts

Should Krishna Bhagya Jala Nigam Ltd personnel and resources prove to be inadequate
during an emergency; requests will be made for assistance from other local jurisdictions,
other agencies, and industry, as needed. Such assistance may include equipment, supplies, or
personnel. All agreements will be entered into by authorized officials and should be in
writing whenever possible. The Executive Engineer shall have the authority to enter into
agreements as deemed necessary to prevent the failure of the Dam.

6.2 Equipment and Supplies

Equipment that is available for use and local contractors that can be contacted to provide
equipment during an emergency event are listed in Tab 7.

6.3 Reports

Technical Data

Pre-monsoon and post-monsoon inspections of the Dam will be made to evaluate its
structural safety, stability, and operational adequacy. In the event of an abnormal occurrence,
reference to these reports, particularly the photographs, can be beneficial in the evaluation of
a potential problem.

Technical records such as drawings and inspection reports should be stored and carefully
maintained at the Krishna Bhagya JalaNigama Ltd, Site offices. Alternate personnel will be
familiar with the location of the documents in the event of an emergency.

Emergency Operations Center Activity Log

Any unusual or emergency condition should be documented, including the following:

 Activation or deactivation of emergency facilities

 Emergency notifications to other local governments and to state and central

government agencies

 Significant changes in the emergency

 Major commitments of resources or requests for additional resources from

external sources

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 Telephone calls should be recorded in chronological order

 Issuance of protective action recommendations to the public

 Evacuations

 Casualties

 Termination of the incident

Costs of the Emergency Operations Center

For major emergencies, the emergency operations center will maintain detailed records of
costs expended. These records may be used to recover costs from the responsible party or
insurers, or as a basis for requesting financial assistance allowable response and recovery
costs from the state or central government. Documented costs should include:

 Personnel costs, especially overtime

 Equipment operation

 Equipment leasing and rental

 Contract services to support emergency operations

 Specialized supplies expended in emergency operations

7. Inundation Area
The inundation map illustrates the areas subject to flooding from a failure of the Dam, and
can be found in Annex 2. The map was prepared using the results of a full breach analysis.

After examining the results of the breach analysis of Lal Bahadur Shastri Sagar (Almatti
Dam), it has been determined that there were a significant number of structures that could be
affected due to a design flood or sunny-day Dam breach. These structures are located along
the Krishna River. Cities and Town like Vijayapura and Bagalkot can suffer a significant
impact from a breach of the Dam. In addition, water results from a breach, and associated
Damages, can, under certain circumstances, travel down the Krishna River affecting the cities
of Raichur and others.

The breach analysis contains profiles of the peak flood levels expected, as well as an
estimation of the time from the beginning of the breach to the peak flood elevations. A
comparison of the areas that are likely to be flooded with the plots showing the times from
the start of the breach to the flooding shows the areas of evacuation and the time constraints
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involved. Figures in the breach analysis include information on the estimated impact of
flooding on the bridges along the Krishna River. These structures may suffer such impacts
before the peak elevation of the flood wave.

7.1 Local Evacuation Plan

If imminent failure of the Dam with uncontrolled downstream flooding is anticipated, local
disaster management and law enforcement personnel should notify those downstream, for
evacuation in the most expedient manner possible. The organizations and personnel on the
Notification Flowchart should be contacted immediately. Local law enforcement officials,
along with local mobile network operators, radio and television stations can best spread the
notice for evacuation. The immediate impact will be to areas along Krishna River
downstream of the Dam. For sunny-day and design flood breaches, the following actions
should be taken.

•Barricading all bridges that could possibly be flooded to prevent access to the affect-ed area.
These bridges include the Krishna River crossings of NH 50. See the Inundation Map in
Annex 2 to determine appropriate barricade locations.

•The District Disaster Management office can assist with the notification of all persons and
agencies involved, with the possibility of additional support including contacting others not
accessible by radio or telephone.

•District officials are generally familiar with developed areas in their jurisdiction. Such
knowledge, coupled with the requirements of state law that they respond to disasters, make
them the logical officials to be notified and to spread the warning message to all areas subject
to flooding.

8. Implementation
8.1 Development

The draft EAP was sent to the SDSO for review, and agency comments were incorporated
into this document, a copy of which is currently on file with the SDSO.

8.2 Updating

Copies of the EAP have been provided to the appropriate persons and the EAP has been ap-
proved and signed by the owner and the person(s) in charge of emergency response, as shown
on the Distribution List and Approval and Implementation sheets at the front of the report.
This plan will be reviewed and updated annually by Executive Engineer and personnel from
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local disaster management agencies in conjunction with Executive Engineer’s annual

maintenance inspection of the Dam. The Executive Engineer will review and complete all
items on the Annual EAP Evaluation Checklist in Annex 8. After the annual update is
complete, a new Approval and Implementation sheet will be attached and the annual update
will be documented on the Plan Review and Update sheet in Annex 9.

If revisions to the EAP are made as a result of the annual update, such changes will be
recorded on the Log Sheet of Changes form at the front of the report. A copy of the updated
portions of the EAP will be sent to the SDSO and all other concerned as per the EAP
Distribution List. If the EAP was reviewed and revisions were not required, the Krishna
Bhagya Jala Nigama Ltd, and Karnataka Water resource Department will submit written
notification to all concerned that no updates to the EAP have been adopted or implemented.

8.3 Testing

A table top drill will be conducted at least once every five years. The table top drill involves a
meeting of Executive Engineer with local and state disaster management officials in a
conference room. The drill begins with a description of simulated event and proceeds with
discussions by the participants to evaluate the EAP and response procedures, and to resolve
concerns regarding coordination and responsibilities. Any problems identified during a drill
should be included in revisions to the EAP. Records of training and drills will be maintained
in Annexure 10.

8.4 Training

All people involved in the EAP will be trained to ensure that they are thoroughly familiar
with its elements, the availability of equipment, and their responsibilities and duties under the
plan. Personnel will be trained in problem detection, evaluation, and appropriate corrective
measures. This training is essential for proper evaluation of developing situations at all levels
of responsibility. Training records will be maintained in Annexure 10.

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Annexure – II
Inundation Maps

Inundation maps showing 1) maximum water depth, 2) maximum water velocity, and 3)
maximum water-surface elevation were prepared for each of the three flooding cases
considered (non-flood failure, overtopping and large controlled release). An additional map
showing the time of arrival of the flood wave since the start of failure (that is, since the
initiation of breaching) is provided for each of the Dam breach floods (overtopping and
piping).

NOTE: Because of the method, procedures, and assumptions used to determine the flooded
areas, the limits of flooding shown and flood wave travel times are approximate and should
be used only as a guideline for establishing evacuation zones. Areas inundated in an actual
event will depend on actual failure conditions and may differ from areas shown on the maps.

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Annexure – III
Flood Hazard Reference Value

Flood hazard reference values consisting of maximum water depth, maximum depth-
averagedvelocity, and flood wave arrival time at various locations downstream from Lal
Bahadur Shastri Sagara (Almatti Dam) are presented in this Annex. Reference values were
determined close to the identified positions and represent the degree of danger that would be
created by the flood. Flood wave arrival times are provided only for the two Dam breach
scenarios (that is, failures caused by overtopping and internal erosion).

NOTE: Because of the method, procedures, and assumptions used to determine the flooded
areas; the limits of flooding shown and flood wave travel times are approximate and should
beused only as a guideline for establishing evacuation zones. Areas inundated in an actual
event will depend on actual failure conditions and may differ from areas shown on the map.

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Annexure – IV
Dam Description
Official Dam Name: LAL BAHADUR SHASTRY SAGAR (Almatti)
Name of Stream: River Krishna
Dam Location: Between, village Almatti of BasavanaBagewadi taluk and Sitimani village, of
VijayapuraDistrict.
Latitude 160 19' 52.32" N Longitude:750 53' 12.66" E
Seismic Zone: Seismic Zone II Year of Starting of Dam Construction: 1964
Year of First Impoundment: 2002 Year of Commissioning of Dam Project:2002
Name of Immediate Upstream Dam: Hipparagi Barrage (Krishna valley), Hidkal Dam (Ghataprabha)
Name of Immediate Downstream Dam: Narayanpur Dam
Dam Owner: Krishna Bhagya Jala Nigam Limited, (A Govt of Karnataka Undertaking)
Phone Number: 08022244484/08426281038/08426281027
Dam Owner’s Address: Managing Director, KBJNL, Bengaluru.
Embankment
Type Gravity/Masonry and Zoned Earth fill
Year Constructed 2002
Length 402 meters
Maximum Height 40.5 meters
Top Width 9.00 meters
Top of Embankment Elevation 529.25 meters- MSL
Drainage Area 35,925 square kilometers
Main Spillway
Type Gated ogee
Location From Ch. 695.50 m to 1182 m
Crest Length 486.50 meters
Crest Elevation 509.016 meters
Capacity 47318 cumecs
Emergency Spillway
Type Not Applicable
Location NA
Crest Length NA
Crest Elevation NA
Capacity NA
Inlet-Outlet Works
Type Regular Gates
Location Block 53Ch. 1526.50 m (Right End of the dam)
Invert Elevation (Inlet) 517.00 meters MSL (bottom of pipe)
Invert Elevation (Outlet) 517.00 meters- MSL (bottom of pipe)
Capacity 14.91 cumecs
Reservoir
Elev. Top of Conservation Pool 519.60 meters- MSL
Capacity Conservation Pool (Normal Pool) 2986.26 millions of cubic meters
Capacity at Top of Dam (Maximum) 3485.204 millions of cubic meters
Surface Area 48787 hectares
(1) If the Dam is known by more than one name, it is recommended that all names be listed (that
is, the official name appearing in the National Register of Large Dams, and other names by
which the dam is commonly known.)
(2) Also, give details of Dam Operator, if different from the Dam Owner.
(3) If the Dam has multiple spillways, create additional subsections as necessary to include
information on all spillways.

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Annexure – V
Sample Public Announcements

Note: These messages are communicated to downstream residents to alert the public of
impending danger. The Krishna Bhagya JalaNigama Ltd, should coordinate with the India
Meteorological Department, Vijaypura Disaster Management Authority, and the District
Magistrates/Collectors for Vijaypura, Bagalkot and Raichur prior to release. Messages can be
communicated via radio, television, bulk SMSs of local mobile networks, and other media
outlets.

Announcement for a Slowly Developing “Watch” Condition (BLUE Emergency Level)

Krishna Bhagya JalaNigama Ltdhas declared a BLUE Level “Watch” condition for Almatti
Dam, Project Identification Code KA06HH0200 as of [time and date]. [Briefly describe the
problem or condition.] Although there is no immediate danger of the dam failing, [Describe
what actions are being taken to monitor and control the situation.] [State the quantity of any
releases from the reservoir.]

Announcement for a Worsening “Watch” Condition (BLUEEmergency Level)

Krishna Bhagya JalaNigama Ltd has declared a BLUE Level “Watch” condition for Almatti
Dam, Project Identification Code KA06HH0200 as of [time and date]. [Briefly describe the
problem or condition.] Although there is no immediate danger of the dam failing a possibility
now exists that the dam will fail if correction efforts are unsuccessful. Describe what actions
are being taken to monitor and correct the situation.] [State the quantity of any releases from
the reservoir]. Additional news will be made available as soon as it is received.

Announcement for a Probable“Failure” Condition (ORANGE Emergency Level)

Urgent! This is an emergency message. Krishna Bhagya Jala Nigama Ltd has announced that
Almatti Dam, Project Identification Code KA06HH0200 is probably going to fail. [Describe
what actions are being taken to monitor and control the situation.] It is possible that the dam
will fail in [##] hours. Residents in low-lying areas along the Krishna River and as well as the
town of Vijaypura, should prepare for immediate evacuation. Additional news will be made
available as soon as it is received.

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Announcement of an Impending “Failure” Condition (RED Emergency Level)

Emergency! This is an emergency message. Almatti Dam, Project Identification Code

KA06HH0200 is going to fail at any moment. Residents who have not yet done so should
immediately evacuate the some parts of Vijaypura District and low-lying areas along the
Krishna River, The flood water have already reached [Highway] and [Road]. Additional news
will be made available as soon as it is received.

Announcement of an Ongoing “Failure” Condition (RED Emergency Level)

Emergency! This is an emergency message. Almatti Dam, Project Identification Code

KA06HH0200 failed at [time and date]. Residents who have not yet done so should
immediately evacuate the some parts of Vijaypura Districtand low-lying areas along the
Krishna River, the. The flood water has already reached [Highway] and [Road]. Additional
news will be made available as soon as it is received.

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Annexure – Vl
Evidence of Distress

General Specific Emergency Emergency action Equipment Data to

observation condition , material, record
observation
level and
supplies

Small boils, no Closely check all of None Site and

increase of water downstream toe, location,
flow, flowing especially in the vicinity approxi
clear water. of boil for additional mate
BLUE boils, wet spots, flow
sinkholes, or seepage.
Closely monitor entire
area for changes or flow
rate increases.

Large or Initiate 24-hour Sandbags, Site and

additional boils surveillance. Monitor as filter cloth location,
near previously described above. approxi
identified ones, Construct sandbag ring mate
without dikes around boils, to flow
increasing flow BLUE cover them with water to
rate, but carrying retard the movement of
small amount of soil particles. Filter cloth
Boils

soil particles. may be used to retard soil

movement, but do not
retard the flow of water.

Large or Continue 24-hour Sandbags, Site and

additional boils surveillance. Continue pump location,
near previously monitoring and remedial approxi
identified ones, action as described mate
increasing flow ORANGE above. Initiate flow
rate, carrying soil emergency lowering of
particles. the reservoir. Issue a
warning to downstream
residents.

Rapidly Downstream evacuation. Dozer, Site and

increasing size of Employ all available shovels, location,
boils and flow RED equipment to attempt to source of approxi
increasing and construct a large ring earth fill mate
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Minor seepage of Closely check entire Wooden Site,

clear water at toe, embankment for other stakes, location,
on slope of seepage areas. Use wooden flagging approxi
Seepage

embankment, or at stakes or flagging to mate

BLUE
the abutments. delineate seepage area. Try flow
to channel and measure
flow. Look for upstream
whirlpools.
Additional seepage Initiate 24-hour Dozer, Site,
areas observed surveillance. Monitor as shovels location,
flowing clear water described above. Construct approxi
and/or increasing BLUE measuring weir and channel mate
flow rate. all seepage through weir. flow
Attempt to determine
source of seepage.
Seriously or rapidly Continue 24-hour Dozer, Site
increasing seepage, monitoring and remedial shovels, location,
under-seepage, or action as described above. source of approxi
drain flow. ORANGE Initiate emergency lowering fill mate
of the reservoir. Construct a material flow
large ring dike around the
seepage area.
Additional seepage Downstream evacuation. Dozer, Site
areas with rapid Employ all available shovels, location,
increase in flow RED equipment to attempt to source of approxi
and muddy water. construct a large ring dike fill mate
around the seepage area. material flow
Skin slide or slough Examine rest of Stakes, Distance
on slope of embankment for other tape between
embankment. No slides. Place stakes in slide measure stakes
further movement BLUE material and adjacent to it
of slide and for determining if further
Slides or severe erosion

embankment crest movement is taking place.

not degraded.
Slide or erosion Initiate 24-hour Dozer, Distance
involving large surveillance. Mobilize all shovels, between
mass of material, available resources and sources stakes
crest of equipment for repair of fill
embankment is operations to increase material,
BLUE
degraded, no freeboard and to protect the sandbags
movement or very exposed embankment
slow continuing material. Start filling
movement. sandbags and stockpile near
slide area.

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Slide or erosion Continue monitoring and Dozer, Distance

involving large remedial actions as shovels, between
mass of material, described above. Place source of stakes
crest of additional material at the fill
ORANGE
embankment is toe of the slope to stop the material,
degraded, slide. pump
progressively
increasing in size.
Slide or erosion Downstream evacuation. Dozer, Distance
involving large Utilize all available shovels, between
mass of material, equipment and personnel to sandbags stakes
crest of sandbag the degraded slide , pump
embankment is area to prevent it from
RED
severely degraded; overtopping.
movement of slide
is continuing and
may reach pool
level.
Sinkholes any Carefully walk the entire Stakes, Size,
whereon the embankment and flagging location
embankment or downstream area looking
BLUE
within 150 for additional sinkholes,
metresdownstreamf movement, or seepage.
rom the toe.
Sinkholes with Initiate 24-hour Dozer, Size,
corresponding surveillance. Monitor as shovels, location
seepage anywhere above. Construct sandbag pump
on the embankment BLUE dike around the seepage
or downstream exit point to reduce the flow
from the toe. rate. Start filling sandbags
Sinkholes

and stockpile near sinkhole.

Large sinkholes Continue monitoring and Sandbags Size,
with corresponding remedial action as described , dozer, location
seepage anywhere above. Utilize sandbags to pump
ORANGE
on the embankment increase the freeboard on
or downstreamfrom the Dam if necessary.
the toe.
Sinkholes rapidly Downstream evacuation. Dozer, Size,
getting worse, Utilize all available shovels, location
seepage flowing RED equipment and personnel to pump
muddy water and attempt to construct a large
increasing flow. ring dike around the area.

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Obvious settlement Look for bulges on slope or None Size,

of the crest of the changes in crest alignment. location
Settlement

embankment,
BLUE
especially adjacent
to concrete
structures.
Settlement of crest Initiate 24-hour surveillance. Sandbags Size,
of embankment that Mobilize all available , dozer, location
is progressing, resources for repair operations shovels,
especially adjacent to increase freeboard. Fill and source of
to concrete BLUE stockpile sandbags. Identify fill
structures or if any any boils near settlement material
corresponding points for flowing material and
seepage is present. pursue
action for boils.
Settlement of crest Sandbags Size,
of embankment that , shovels, location
Continue monitoring and
is rapidly dozer,
remedial actions as described
progressing source of
above. Use sandbags to
especially adjacent fill
ORANG increase the freeboard on the
to concrete material
E Dam if necessary.
structures or if any
corresponding
seepage is flowing
muddy water or
increasing flow.
Progressing Downstream evacuation. Dozer, Size,
settlement that is Utilize all available equipment shovels, location
expected to degrade and personnel to build up the source of
the embankment to crest in the area that is settling. fill
reservoir level. RED Identify any boils near material,
settlement points for flowing sandbags
material and pursue action for
boils.

Cracks in the Walk on entire crest and slope Stakes, Size,

Cracking

embankment crest and check for additional tape location

BLUE
or on slopes. cracking. measure

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Numerous cracks in Initiate 24-hour surveillance. Stakes, Size,

crest that are Carefully monitor and measure tape location
enlarging, cracking to determine the measure,
especially those speed and extent of the dozer,
perpendiculars to BLUE problem. Mobilize to fill shovels,
the centre line of cracks. Cracks parallel to the source of
the Dam. centre line indicate a slide. fill
Follow remedial action material
for slides.
Large cracks in the Continue monitoring and Dozer, Size,
crest that is rapidly remedial action as described shovels, location
enlarging, above. source of
ORANG
especially those fill
E
perpendiculars material
to the centre line of
the dam.
Cracking that Downstream evacuation. Dozer, Size,
extends to pool Continue remedial actions as shovels, location
elevation. RED described above. source of
fill
material
Minor cracking Immediately install measuring Crack Size,
and/or movement. device to monitor movement. Monitors location
BLUE , stakes,
Cracking or movement of concrete structure

tape
measure
Significant Initiate 24-hour surveillance. Burlap, Size,
cracking and/or Lower burlap on upstream face rock, location,
movement. of crack to reduce flow of soil dozer, flow
BLUE particles. Dump large rock on shovels rate
downstream of moving
concrete structure monolith to
resist the movement.
Serious cracking Prepare for evacuation. Dozer, Size,
and/or movement Continue monitoring and rock, moveme
ORANG
remedial action as described burlap, nt, flow
E
above. crack rate
monitors
Major cracking Downstream evacuation. Dam Dozer, Size,
and/or movement failure is imminent. Continue shovels, location,
RED
monitoring and remedial rock flow
actions as described above. rate

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Whirlpool in the Downstream evacuation. Dozer, Size,

lake in the vicinity Attempt to plug the entrance of fill location,
Upstream whirlpool

of the embankment the whirlpool with riprap from material, flow

the slope of the embankment. sandbags rate
RED
Search downstream for an exit , filter
point and construct a ring dike cloth,
to retard the flow of soil straw,
particles. rocks
Structural member Initiate 24-hour surveillance. Crane Type of
Malfunction of gate

of a gate or gate Immediately place stop logs in and problem

operator broken or front of gate and initiate welder ,
ORANG
severely damaged necessary actions to get gate location
E
so as to prevent repaired.
operation
of the gate
Lake level rising Initiate 24-hour surveillance of Lake
rising lake

and rain continuing lake level and rainfall. level,

Rapidly

BLUE rainfall
Generate inflow forecasts
every 12 hours.
Water flowing over Prepare for evacuation. Dozer, Lake
the Dam and lake Continue monitoring. fill level,
continuing to rise. material, rainfall
ORANG Generate inflow forecasts
No significant sandbags
E every 3 hours.
erosion of , filter
downstream cloth,
embankment. rocks
Water flowing over Immediate evacuation. Dam Cameras. Status
the dam, the lake failure is imminent or ongoing. of
continuing to rise, breach
Overtopping

and significant formatio

erosion of n. Width
downstream of
embankment with breach
development of as it
head-cuts RED enlarges
encroaching on the .
Dam crest, or
significant
movement of
sections of concrete
or masonry
portions of the
Dam.

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Annexure – VII
Supplies and Resources

The following equipment and supplies may be necessary for use during a Dam emergency.
Contact information for local contractors who can provide the following items during an
emergency is listed below. For supplies owned by the Dam owner, the Dam owner’s name
and the specific location of the supplies have been denoted.

Equipment/Supplies Location

Backhoes Name:1) [Link] (9986882070)

Dump trucks [Link] (9483549495)
Portable welding equipment [Link] (9448477779)
Generators Aditya Constructions.
Bulldozers 2)Pooja Engineering works, Almatti.
Excavators
Loaders
Motor graders

Crane Name: 1) M/S NarayanEngineers,Hospet.

2) M/S ChoudhariCranes ,Nidagund.
3) Pooja Engineering Works, Almatti.
4) NMR Hydro Mechanical Works, Hospet.

Sandbags Name: 1) V.M. Hebbal (9986882070)

2) Aditya Construction, Belagavi.

Rock riprap Name: 1) V.M. Hebbal, (9986882070)

2) [Link] (9483549495)
3) [Link] (9448477779)

Fill Material Name: 1) V.M. Hebbal, (9986882070)

Other: Name: 1) Kadri Contractor

2) Akshata Under Water Services Belagavi.

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Annexure– VIII
Annual EAP Evaluation Checklist

Was the annual Dam inspection □ Yes If yes, has the EAP been □ Yes
conducted? □ No revised to include any signs of □ No
failures observed during the
inspection?

Was weed clearing, animal burrow □ Yes If yes, describe actions taken and date:
removal, or other maintenance □ No
required?

Was the outlet gate operable? □ Yes If no, describe actions taken and date:
□ No

Does the Notification Flowcharts □ Yes If yes, list the dates of the contact
require revision? □ No information revision and redistribution:
(Note that revision of the contact
information will not require EAP
approval; however, the revised
contact information pages will
need to be redistributed as
replacement pages.)

Was annual training or a tabletop □ Yes Circle: training drill

drill conducted? □ No Date conducted:

Are inspection and training records □ Yes

included in the EAP? □ No

Was the EAP reviewed? □ Yes If yes, review date:

□ No

Were changes required to the □ Yes If yes, date of revised EAP approval:
EAP? □ No

[Name and Title of Appropriate Manager for Owner] Date

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Annexure – IX
Plan Review and Update

This plan will be reviewed and updated annually and tabletop drills will be carried out at least
once every five years. Document these reviews below.

Date of review: Participants:

Date of review: Participants:

Date of review: Participants:

Date of review: Participants:

Date of tabletop drill: Participants:

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Annexure – X
Training Record

Use this form to record training sessions. File the completed form in the appropriate Tab of
the EAP. All items in the EAP should be thoroughly reviewed during training. Appropriate
Krishna Bhagya JalaNigama Ltd employees and EAP team members should attend a training
session annually (or participate in a simulated drill).

TRAINING LOCATION:
DATE: TIME: INSTRUCTOR:
CLASS SIGN-IN:

Type of Simulation Conducted: Circle Emergency Type:

Emergency water release
Watch condition
Possible Dam failure
Imminent Dam failure
Actual Dam failure
Comments, Results of Drill:

Revisions Needed to EAP Based on Results of Drill?

□ Yes □ No If yes, list revisions required:

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Appendix: Glossary of Terms for Dam Safety

The purpose of this glossary is to establish a common vocabulary of Dam safety terms for use
within and among Central and State Government agencies. Terms have been included that are
generic and apply to all Dams, regardless of size, owner, or location.

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Abutment – The part of the valley side consists of a number of large gates that can
against which the Dam is constructed. The be opened or closed to control the amount
left and right abutments of a Dam are of water passing through the structure, and
defined with the observer looking thus regulate and stabilize river water
downstream from the Dam. elevation upstream for use diverting flow
for irrigation and other purposes.
Appurtenant work –Structures associated
with the Dam including the following: Boil – A disruption of the soil surface due
to water discharging from below the
a) Spillways, either in the dam or
surface. Eroded soil may be deposited in
separate therefrom;
the form of a ring (miniature volcano)
b) Reservoir and its rim;
around the disruption.
c) Low-level outlet works and water
Breach – An excavation or opening, either
conduits such as tunnels, pipelines
controlled or a result of a failure of the
or penstocks, either through the dam
Dam, through a Dam or spillway that is
or its abutments or reservoir rim;
capable of completely draining the
d) Hydro-mechanical equipment reservoir down to the approximate original
including gates, valves, hoists, and topography so the dam will no longer
elevators; impound water, or partially draining the

e) Energy dissipation and river training reservoir to lower impounding capacity.

works; and An uncontrolled breach is generally

associated with the partial or total failure
f) Other associated structures acting
of the Dam.
integrally with dam body.
Breach analysis – The determination of
Auxiliary spillway –Any secondary
the most likely uncontrolled release of
spillway that is designed to be operated
water from a Dam (magnitude, duration,
infrequently, possibly in anticipation of
and location), using accepted engineering
some degree of structural damage or
practice, to evaluate downstream hazard
erosion to the spillway that would occur
potential.
during operation.
Breach inundation area – An area that
Barrage –While the term barrage is
would be flooded as a result of a Dam
borrowed from the French word meaning
failure.
“Dam” in general, its usage in English
refers to a type of low-head, Dam that
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Chimney drain –A vertical or inclined asphaltic concrete in the body of an

layer of pervious material in an embankment Dam to prevent seepage.
embankment to facilitate and control Cut-off trench –A foundation excavation
drainage of the embankment fill. later to be filled with impervious material
Cofferdam –A temporary structure so as to limit seepage beneath a Dam.
enclosing all or part of the construction Cut-off wall –A wall of impervious
area that construction can proceed in the material usually of concrete, asphaltic
dry. A diversion cofferdam diverts a concrete, or steel sheet piling constructed
stream into a pipe, channel, tunnel, or in the foundation and abutments to reduce
other watercourse. seepage beneath and adjacent to the Dam.
Compaction –Mechanical action that Dam –Any artificial barrier including
increases soil density by reducing voids. appurtenant works constructed across
Concrete lift –The vertical distance rivers or tributaries thereof with a view to
between successive horizontal construction impound or divert water; includes barrage,
joints. weir and similar water impounding
structures but does not include water
Conduit –A closed channel to convey
conveyance structures such as canal,
water through, around, or under a Dam.
aqueduct and navigation channel and flow
Construction joint –The interface
regulation structures such as flood
between two successive placements or
embankment, dike and guide bund.
pours of concrete where bond, and not
Dam failure – Failures in the structures or
permanent separation, is intended.
operation of a Damwhich may lead to
Construction – Building a proposed Dam
uncontrolled release of impounded water
and appurtenant structures capable of
resulting in downstreamflooding affecting
storing water.
the life and property of the people.
Contact grouting –Filling, with cement
Dam incident –All problems occurring to
grout, any voids existing at the contact of
a dam that have not degraded into ‘Dam
two zones of different materials, i.e.,
failure’ and including the following:
between a concrete tunnel lining and the
a) Structural damage to the Dam and
surrounding rock.
appurtenant works;
Core wall –A wall built of relatively
b) Unusual readings of instruments in
impervious material, usually of concrete or
the Dam;
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c) Unusual seepage or leakage through spillways, abutments, stilling basin, piers,

the Dam body; bridge, downstream toe, drainage galleries,
operation of mechanical systems
d) Change in the seepage or leakage
(including gates and its components, drive
regime;
units, cranes), interior of outlet conduits,
e) Boiling or artesian conditions noticed
instrumentation records and record-
below an earth Dam;
keeping arrangements of instruments.
f) Stoppage or reduction in seepage or
Dam owner –The Central Government or
leakage from the foundation or body
a State Government or public sector
of the Dam into any of the galleries,
undertaking or local authority or company
for dams with such galleries;
and any or all of such persons or
g) Malfunctioning or inappropriate organizations, who own, control, operate,
operation of gates; or maintain a specified dam.

h) Occurrence of any flood, the peak of Dam safety –The practice of ensuring the
which exceeds the available flood integrity and viability of Dams such that
discharge capacity or 70% of the they do not present unacceptable risks to
approved design flood; the public, property, and the environment.

i) Occurrence of a flood, which resulted It requires the collective application of

in encroachment on the available engineering principles and experience, and

freeboard, or the approved design a philosophy of risk management that

freeboard; recognizes that a Dam is a structure whose

safe function is not explicitly determined
j) Erosion in the near vicinity, up to five
by its original design and construction. It
hundred meters, downstream of the
also includes all actions taken to identify
spillway, waste weir, etc.; and
or predict deficiencies and consequences
k) Any other eventhatprudence suggests related to failure, and to document,
would have a significant unfavourable publicize, and reduce, eliminate, or
impact on Dam safety. remediate to the extent reasonably
Dam inspection–On site examination of possible, any unacceptable risks.
all components of Dam and its Design water level –The maximum water
appurtenances by one or more persons elevation, including the flood surcharge,
trained in this respect and includes that a Dam is designed to withstand.
examination of non-overflow portion,

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Design wind –The most severe wind that prevent or lessen the effects of a failure of
is reasonably possible at a particular the Dam or appurtenant structures.
reservoir for generating wind setup and Emergency condition level – The
run-up. The determination will generally following three emergency condition
include the results of meteorological levels are considered:
studies that combine wind velocity,
BLUE – An event has taken place that is
duration, direction and seasonal
developing slowly and needs to be
distribution characteristics in realistic
monitored closely. Immediate
manner.
correction action is required.
Diversion Dam –A dam built to divert
ORANGE – Dam failure is highly
water from a waterway or stream into a
probable but might be avoided with
different watercourse.
corrective actions.
Earth-fill dam–An embankment dam in
RED – Dam failure is imminent or
which more than 50% of the total volume
ongoing.
is formed of compacted earth layers.
Emergency repairs – Any repairs that are
Effective crest of the dam – The
considered to be temporary in nature and
elevation of the lowest point on the crest
that are necessary to preserve the integrity
(top) of the Dam, excluding spillways.
of the Dam and prevent a possible failure
Embankment dam– Any dam constructed of the Dam.
of excavated natural materials, such as
Emergency spillway – An auxiliary
both earth-fill and rock-fill Dams, or of
spillway designed to pass a large, but
industrial waste materials, such as a
infrequent, volume of flood flow, with a
tailings Dam.
crest elevation higher than the principal
Embankment zone –An area or portion of spillway or normal operating level.
an embankment Dam constructed using
Failure mode –A potential failure mode is
similar materials and similar construction
a physically plausible process for dam
and compaction methods throughout.
failure resulting from an existing
Emergency action plan (EAP) – A inadequacy or defect related to a natural
written document prepared by the dam foundation condition, the Dam or
owner or the owner’s professional appurtenant structures design, the
engineer describing a detailed plan to construction, the materials incorporated,
the operations and maintenance, or aging
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process, which can lead to an uncontrolled Freeboard – Vertical distance between a

release of the reservoir. specified stillwater (and other) reservoir
surface elevation and the top of the Dam,
Fetch – The-straight-line distance across a
without camber.
body of water subject to wind forces. The
fetch is one of the factors used in Gabion – Rectangular-shaped baskets or
calculating wave heights in a reservoir. mattresses fabricated from wire mesh,
filled with rock, and assembled to form
Filter –One or more layers of granular
overflow weirs, hydraulic drops, and
material graded (either naturally or by
overtopping protection for small
selection) so as to allow seepage through
embankment Dams. Gabion baskets are
or within the layers while preventing the
generally stacked in a stair-stepped
migration of material from adjacent zones.
fashion, while mattresses are generally
Flap gate –A gate hinged along one edge,
placed parallel to a slope. Gabions have
usually either the top or bottom edge.
advantages over loose riprap because of
Examples of bottom-hinged flap gates are
their modularity and rock confinement
tilting gates and fish belly gates so called
properties, thus providing erosion
from their shape in cross section.
protection with less rock and with smaller
Flashboards –Structural members of rock sizes than loose riprap.
timber, concrete, or steel placed in
Gallery–A passageway in the body of a
channels or on the crest of a spillway to
Dam used for inspection, foundation
raise the reservoir water level but intended
grouting, and/or drainage.
to be quickly removed, tripped, or fail in
Gate – A movable water barrier for the
the event of a flood.
control of water.
Flip bucket –An energy dissipater located
Geomembrane –An essentially
at the downstream end of a spillway and
impermeable geosynthetic composed of
shaped so that water flowing at a high
one or more synthetic sheets.
velocity is deflected upwards in a
trajectory away from the foundation of the Geosynthetic –A planar product
spillway. manufactured from polymeric material
used with soil, rock, earth, or other
Flood hydrograph –A graph showing, for
geotechnical engineering related material
a given point on a stream, the discharge,
as an integral part of a man-made project,
height, or other characteristic of a flood
structure, or system.
with respect to time.

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Geotextile –Any fabric or textile (natural the Dam or appurtenances. Impacts may be
or synthetic) when used as an engineering for a defined area downstream of a Dam
material in conjunction with soil, from flood waters released through
foundations, or rock. Geotextiles have the spillways and outlet works of the Dam or
following uses: drainage, filtration, waters released by partial or complete
separation of materials, reinforcement, failure of the Dam. There may also be
moisture barriers, and erosion protection. impacts for an area upstream of the Dam
from effects of backwater flooding or
Gravity Dam– A Dam constructed of
landslides around the reservoir perimeter.
concrete and/or masonry that relies on its
weight and internal strength for stability. Hazard potential classification – A
measure of the potential for loss of life,
Grout–A fluidized material that is injected
property damage, or economic impact in
into soil, rock, concrete or other
the area downstream of the Dam in the
construction material to seal openings and
event of a failure or malfunction of the
to lower the permeability and/or provide
Dam or appurtenant structures. The hazard
additional structural strength. There are
classification does not represent the
four major types of grouting materials:
physical condition of the Dam.
chemical; cement; clay; and bitumen.
Height of Dam – The difference in
Grout blanket–An area of the foundation
elevation between the natural bed of the
systematically grouted to a uniform
watercourse or the lowest point on the
shallow depth.
downstream toe of the dam, whichever is
Grout cap–A concrete filled trench or pad
lower, and the effective crest of the Dam.
encompassing all grout lines constructed to
Hydraulic fracturing –Hydraulic
impede surface leakage and to provide
fracturing in soils is a tensile parting that is
anchorage for grout connections.
created because of increased fluid
Grout curtain–One or more zones,
pressure. Initiation and/or propagation
usually thin, in the foundation into which
cracks in the core sections of earthen
grout is injected to reduce seepage under
Dams because of hydraulic fracturing
or around a Dam.
affect adversely structural safety of the
Hazard potential–The possible adverse Dams.
incremental consequences that result from
the release of water or stored contents
because of failure or incorrect operationof

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Hydraulic gradient –The change in total to evaluate the structural behaviour and
hydraulic pressure per unit distance of performance parameters of the structure.
flow. Internal erosion –A general term used to
Hydrology –One of the earth sciences that describe all of the various erosional
encompass the natural occurrence, processes where water moves internally
distribution, movement, and properties of through or adjacent to the soil zones of
the waters of the earth and their embankment Dams and foundation, except
environmental relationships. for the specific process referred to as
'backward erosion piping'. The term
Hydrometeorology –The study of the
internal erosion is used in place of a
atmospheric and land-surface phases of the
variety of terms that have been used to
hydrologic cycle with emphasis on the
describe various erosional processes, such
interrelationships involved.
as scour, suffusion, concentrated leak
Hydrostatic pressure – The pressure
piping, and others.
exerted by water at rest.
Inundation map – A map showing areas
Inclinometer –An instrument, usually
that would be affected by flooding from
consisting of a metal or plastic casing
releases from a Dam’s reservoir. The
inserted in a drill hole and a sensitive
flooding may be from either controlled or
monitor either lowered into the casing or
uncontrolled releases or as a result of a
fixed within the casing. This measures at
Dam failure. A series of maps for a Dam
different points the casing’s inclination to
could show the incremental areas flooded
the vertical. The system may be used to
by larger flood releases. For breach
measure settlement.
analyses, this map should also show the
Inflow design flood –The flood time to flood arrival, and maximum water-
hydrograph used in the design of a Dam surface elevations and flow rates.
and its appurtenant works particularly for
Large dam – A Dam which is above 15 m
sizing the spillway and outlet works and
in height, measured from the lowest
for determining maximum storage, height
portion of the general foundation area to
of dam, and freeboard requirements.
the top of Dam; or a Dam between 10 m to
Instrumentation –An arrangement of 15 m in height and that satisfies at least
devices installed into or near dams that one of the following, namely
provide for measurements that can be used

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a) The length of crest is not less than scouring sediment and sometimes for
500 m; irrigation releases.

b) The capacity of the reservoir formed Maintenance – Those tasks that are
by the Dam is not less than one generally recurring and are necessary to
million cubic meters; keep the dam and appurtenant structures in
a sound condition and free from defect or
c) The maximum flood discharge dealt
damage that could hinder the Dam’s
with by the dam is not less than 2000
functions as designed, including adjacent
m3/s;
areas that also could affect the function
d) The dam has particularly difficult
and operation of the Dam.
foundation problems; or
Maintenance inspection – Visual
e) The Dam is of unusual design.
inspection of the Dam and appurtenant
Liquefaction –A condition whereby soil structures by the owner or owner’s
undergoes continued deformation at a representative to detect apparent signs of
constant low residual stress or with low deterioration, other deficiencies, or any
residual resistance, due to the buildup and other areas of concern.
maintenance of high pore-water pressures,
Masonry dam –Any dam constructed
which reduces the effective confining
mainly of stone, brick, or concrete blocks
pressure to a very low value. Pore pressure
pointed with mortar. A Dam having only a
buildup leading to liquefaction may be due
masonry facing should not be referred to
either to static or cyclic stress applications
as a masonry Dam.
and the possibility of its occurrence will
Maximum storage capacity – The
depend on the void ratio or relative density
volume, in millions of cubic metres
of cohesion less soil and the confining
(Mm3), of the impoundment created by the
pressure.
Dam at the effective crest of the Dam; only
Loss of life – Human fatalities that would
water that can be stored above natural
result from a failure of the Dam, without
ground level or that could be released by
considering the mitigation of loss of life
failure of the Dam is considered in
that could occur with evacuation or other
assessing the storage volume; the
emergency actions.
maximum storage capacity may decrease
Low level outlet (bottom outlet) –An over time due to sedimentation or increase
opening at a low level from a reservoir if the reservoir is dredged.
generally used for emptying or for
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Maximum wind –The most severe wind vehicles and pedestrians, or to prevent
for generating waves that is reasonably overtopping caused by wave runup.
possible at a particular reservoir. The Peak flow –The maximum instantaneous
determination will generally include discharge that occurs during a flood. It is
results of meteorological studies that coincident with the peak of a flood
combine wind velocity, duration, direction, hydrograph.
fetch, and seasonal distribution
Penstock –A pressurized pipeline or shaft
characteristics in a realistic manner.
between the reservoir and hydraulic
Meteorology –The science that deals with machinery.
the atmosphere and atmospheric
Phreatic surface –The free surface of
phenomena, the study of weather,
water seeping at atmospheric pressure
particularly storms and the rainfall they
through soil or rock.
produce.
Piezometer –An instrument used to
Normal storage capacity – The volume,
measure water levels or pore water
in millions of cubic meters (Mm3), of the
pressures in embankments, foundations,
impoundment created by the Dam at the
abutments, soil, rock, or concrete.
lowest uncontrolled spillway crest
elevation, or at the maximum elevation of Piping –The progressive development of
the reservoir at the normal (non-flooding) internal erosion by seepage.
operating level. Plunge pool –A natural or artificially
Outlet – A conduit or pipe controlled by a created pool that dissipates the energy of
gate or valve, or a siphon, that is used to free falling water.
release impounded water from the Pressure relief pipes –Pipes used to
reservoir. relieve uplift or pore water pressure in a
Outlet gate – A gate controlling the flow Dam foundation or in the Dam structure.
of water through a reservoir outlet. Probable Maximum Flood –The flood
Outlet works –A Dam appurtenance that that may be expected from the most severe
provides release of water (generally combination of critical meteorological and
controlled) from a reservoir. hydrologic conditions that are reasonably
possible in the drainage basin under study.
Parapet wall – A solid wall built along
the top of a Dam (upstream or downstream Probable Maximum Precipitation –
edge) used for ornamentation, for safety of Theoretically, the greatest depth of

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precipitation for a given duration that is b)Dead storage – The storage that lies
physically possible over a given size storm below the invert of the lowest outlet
area at a particular geographical location and that, therefore, cannot readily be
during a certain time of the year. withdrawn from the reservoir.

Principal spillway – The primary or c)Flood surcharge – The storage volume

initial spillway engaged during a rainfall between the top of the active storage
runoff event that is designed to pass and the designwater level.
normal flows. d)Inactive storage – The storage volume
Proposed Dam – Any Dam not yet under of a reservoir between the crest of the
construction. invert of thelowest outlet and the
minimum operating level.
Radial gate –A gate with a curved
upstream plate and radial arms hinged to e)Live storage – The sum of the active-
piers or other supporting structure. Also and the inactive storage.
known as tainted gate. f)Reservoir capacity – The sum of the
Repairs – Any work done on a Dam that dead and live storage of the reservoir.
may affect the integrity, safety, and g) Surcharge – The volume or space in a
operation ofthe Dam. reservoir between the controlled
Reservoir – Any water spread which retention water level and the
contains impounded water. maximum water level. Flood
surcharge cannot be retained in the
Reservoir Storage – The retention of
reservoir but will flow out of the
water or delay of runoff in a reservoir
reservoir until the controlled retention
either by planned operation, as in a
water level is reached.
reservoir, or by temporary filling in the
progression of a flood wave. Specific types Riprap – A layer of large rock, precast
of storage in reservoirs are defined as blocks, bags of cement, or other suitable
follows: material, generally placed on an
embankment or along a watercourse as
a)Active storage – The volume of the
protection against wave action, erosion, or
reservoir that is available for some
scour.
use such as power generation,
irrigation, flood control, water supply, Risk analysis – A procedure to identify
etc. The bottom elevation is the and quantify risks by establishing potential
minimum operating level. failure modes, providing numerical
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estimates of the likelihood of an event in a is comprised of compacted or dumped

specified time period, and estimating the cobbles, boulders, rock fragments, or
magnitude of the consequences. The risk quarried rock generally larger than 3-inch
analysis should include all potential events size.
that would cause unintentional release of Roller compacted concrete Dam – A
stored water from the reservoir. concrete gravity Dam constructed by the
Risk assessment – The process of use of a dry mix concrete transported by
deciding whether existing risks are conventional construction equipment and
tolerable and present risk control measures compacted by rolling, usually with
are adequate and, if not, whether vibratory rollers.
alternative risk control measures are Rubble Dam – A stone masonry Dam in
justified. Risk assessment incorporates the which the stones are not shaped or
risk analysis and risk evaluation phases. coursed.
Rock anchor – A steel rod or cable placed Saddle Dam (or dike) –A subsidiary Dam
in a hole drilled in rock, held in position of any type constructed across a saddle or
by grout, mechanical means, or both. In low point on the perimeter of a reservoir.
principle, the same as a rock bolt, but
Safe manner – Operating and maintaining
usually the rock anchor is more than 4
a Dam in sound condition, free from defect
meters long.
or damage that could hinder the Dam’s
Rock bolt – A tensioned reinforcement functions as designed.
element consisting of a steel rod, a
Scour – The loss of material occurring at
mechanical or grouted anchorage, and a
an erosional surface, where a concentrated
plate and nut for tensioning or for retaining
flow is located, such as a crack through a
tension applied by direct pull or by torque.
dam or the Dam/foundation contact.
Rock reinforcement – The placement of Continued flow causes the erosion to
rock bolts, un-tensioned rock dowels, pr- progress, creating a larger and larger
stressed rock anchors, or wire tendons in a eroded area.
rock mass to reinforce and mobilize the
Seepage –The internal movement of water
rock’s natural competency to support
that may take place through a Dam, the
itself.
foundation or the abutments, often
Rock-fill dam – An embankment Dam in emerging at ground level lower down the
which more than 50% of the total volume slope.

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Seiche –An oscillating wave in a reservoir Stilling basin –A basin constructed to

caused by a landslide into the reservoir or dissipate the energy of rapidly flowing
earthquake-induced ground accelerations water, e.g., from a spillway or outlet, and
or fault offset or meteorological event. to protect the riverbed from erosion.

Settlement –The vertical downward Stillwater level – The elevation that a

movement of a structure or its foundation. water surface would assume if all wave
actions were absent.
Sinkhole –A depression, indicating
subsurface settlement or particle Stop logs –Large logs, timbers, or steel
movement, typically having clearly beams placed on top of each other with
defined boundaries with a sharp offset. their ends held in guides on each side of a
channel or conduit so as to provide a
Significant wave height –Average height
cheaper or more easily handled means of
of the one-third highest individual waves.
temporary closure than a bulkhead gate.
May be estimated from wind speed, fetch
length, and wind duration Toe drain –A system of pipe and/or
pervious material along the downstream
Siphon –An inverted U-shaped pipe or
toe of a Dam used to collect seepage from
conduit, filled until atmospheric pressure is
the foundation and embankment and
sufficient to force water from a reservoir
convey it to a free outlet.
over an embankment Dam and out of the
other end. Toe of Dam –The junction of the
downstream slope or face of a Dam with
Slide – Movement of a mass of earth down
the ground surface; also referred to as the
a slope on the embankment or abutment of
downstream toe. The junction of the
a Dam.
upstream slope with ground surface is
Slide gate –A gate that can be opened or
called the heel or the upstream toe.
closed by sliding in supporting guides.
Top thickness (top width) –The thickness
Spillway –A structure over or through
or width of a Dam at the level of the top of
which flow is discharged from a reservoir.
Dam (excluding corbels or parapets). In
If the rate of flow is controlled by
general, the term thickness is used for
mechanical means, such as gates, it is
gravity and arch Dams, and width is used
considered a controlled spillway. If the
for other Dams.
geometry of the spillway is the only
control, it is considered an uncontrolled
spillway.
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Trashrack –A device located at an intake embankment Dam to protect against

to prevent floating or submerged debris scouring or erosion due to wave action.
from entering the intake. Wave run-up – Vertical height above the
Uplift –The hydrostatic force of water Stillwater level to which water from a
exerted on or underneath a structure, specific wave will run up the face of a
tending to cause a displacement of the structure or embankment.
structure. Weir – A barrier across a stream designed
Vicinity map – A map that shows the to alter its flow characteristics. In most
location of the Dam and surrounding roads cases, weirs take the form of obstructions
that provide access to the Dam. This map smaller than conventional Dams, pooling
should display the location of the Dam in water behind them while also allowing it
relation to major roads and streets, and to flow steadily over their tops.
should include a north arrow and scale bar. Weir, broad-crested – An overflow
Volume of dam – The total space structure on which the nappe is supported
occupied by the materials forming the for an appreciable length in the direction
Dam structure computed between of flow.
abutments and from top to bottom of Dam. Weir, measuring– A device for
No deduction is made for small openings measuring the rate of flow of water. It
such as galleries, tunnels, and operating generally consists of a rectangular,
chambers within the Dam structure. trapezoidal, triangular, or other shaped
Portions of powerplants, locks, spillway, notch, located in a vertical, thin plate over
etc., are included only if they are needed which water flows. The height of water
for structural stability of the Dam. above the weir crest is used to determine
Watershed –The area drained by a river or the rate of flow.
river system or portion thereof. The Weir, ogee – A reverse curve, shaped like
watershed for a Dam is the drainage area an elongated letter "S.” The downstream
upstream of the Dam. faces of overflow spillways are often made
Watershed divide – The divide or to this shape.
boundary between catchment areas (or Wind setup –The vertical rise in the still-
drainage areas). water level at the face of a structure or
Wave protection – Riprap, concrete, or embankment caused by wind stresses on
other armoring on the upstream face of an the surface of the water.

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