Inspection Report

Inspection Report
Part A - Inspection Details
Salient Features of the Project

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1 Dam Name Bilda Tank

2 Dam Type • STORAGE

3 Dam Incharge Chief Engineer, Narmada Tapti Basin, MPWRD, Indore

4 Inspection Report Approval Date

5 Date of Commissioning 1990

6 Dam Height(m) 15.8

7 State Madhya Pradesh

8 District

9 Latitude 22o 33' 39.5"

10 Longitude 75o 02' 12.8"

11 Gross Storage(MCM) 0.4

12 Live Storage (MCM) 0.38

13 Dead Storage (MCM) 0.02

14 Maximum Water Level (MWL)(m) 113.5

Full Reservoir Level (FRL)(m) 112.5

Spillway Crest Elevation(m)

Minimum Drawdown Level (MDDL) RL 104.6

Lowest River Bed Level(m)

Deepest Foundation Level(m)

Inspection details
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1 From Date - To Date 27/10/2024 to 27/10/2024

2 Weather Conditions on Inspection Date CLEAR SKY

3 Type of Inspection Postmonsoon

4 Reservoir Level (m) on Inspection Date 112.5

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5 Inspecting Officers Names and Designation [Link]

6 Other Remarks

Tree structure
Access Road

Part B - Inspection Checklist

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A Reservoir Bilda Tank

0 A 1.1 General Condition

1.1.1 Is the reservoir water level unusually Good Rule curve has been reviewed and
high or low? revised within last 3 to 5 years.
Reservoir water level is as per Rule
curve/Rule curve is not applicable.

1.1.2 Are there signs of decline in water Good Water Quality measurement system is
quality? in place. No degradation of HM or
other parts of dam are not visible.

1.1.3 Are there signs of recent sediment Good Reservoir sediment study done in last
deposition? 10 years and Sediment deposition is
not affecting the spillway functioning.

1.1.4 Is floating debris present? No

1.1.5 Any indications of major active or Good Absence of active land slide zones
inactive landslide area in the which is likely to affect the
reservoir run If so, indicate their spillway/Intake/Abutments/Energy
locations and extent. Dissipation Arrangements of the dam

1.1.6 Adequate Freeboard available? (If Poor Freeboard computations are not
both concrete and embankment available but satisfying minimum
sections are present, consider freeboard critieria w.r.t FRL and MWL.
freeboard w.r.t. embankment
section)

1.1.7 Design Inflow flood review including Poor Calculations available and GLOF was
GLOF? included. However, this was not
reviewed in last 10 years.

1.1.8 Seismic Paramters review? Critical Stability Calculations not available for
Deficiency seismic condition. Sesimic parameters
not reviewed in last 10 years

1.1.9 Any other issues? No

B Dam and Dam Reach (Embankment) Bilda Tank

0 B 1.1 General Condition

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1.1.1 Any major alterations or changes to Good No changes/ alterations. At present,

the dam since the last inspection? there is no such requirement

1.1.2 Is there any new nearby Good Minor new development in the
development in the downstream downstream floodplain which would
floodplain? not affect the Design flood release
from the spillway.

B Dam and Dam Reach (Embankment) Bilda Tank

0 B 1.1 General Condition

1.1.1 Any major alterations or changes to Good No changes/ alterations. At present,

the dam since the last inspection? there is no such requirement

1.1.2 Is there any new nearby Good Minor new development in the
development in the downstream downstream floodplain which would
floodplain? not affect the Design flood release
from the spillway.

1 B 1.2 Upstream Slope

1.2.1 Any signs of bulging or concavity Good Insignificant/rare signs

(depressions)? If so, indicate their
locations and extent. (Check up the
cross-sections with tape and level
at random locations, at least two)

1.2.2 Presence of longitudinal or Good Insignificant/rare signs

transverse cracks?

1.2.3 Any degradation to slope protection Poor Localised obvious/prominant signs Pitching disturbed in
(rip-rap)? isolated reach. requires
minor repairing

1.2.4 Is there any profuse growth of Poor Obvious signs

bushes or weeds over any portion of
the dam? If so, indicate the
locations.

1.2.5 Does the upstream slope shows Good Insignificant/rare signs

existence of crab holes or holes
made by rodents or burrowing
animals or ant hills? If so, indicate
the locations.

2 B 1.3 Crest of Dam

1.3.1 Is the crest profile at proper Good none of the 5 varies more than 1% of
elevation? (to be test checked at Dam Height.
five locations by taking level)
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1.3.2 Does it provide an all-weather road Yes

surface?

1.3.3 Does it develop any visible cracks in Good Cracks are random and depth is less
transverse or longitudinal than 25 mm
directions? If so, attach a map
showing their locations and extent.
Depth of cracks must be
ascertained by taking open trenches
extending below the bottom of
cracks.

1.3.4 Do the headers, guard stones and Good No change since last inspection
parapet wall provided at the edges
of the crest appear in proper profile
and plumb?

1.3.5 Lack of proper lighting arrangement Yes

at dam top?

1.3.6 Trees or Profuse growth of bushes/ Good Insignificant/rare signs

weeds present on the crest?

3 B 1.4 Downstream Slope

1.4.1 Any signs of bulging or concavity Good Insignificant/rare signs

(depressions)?

1.4.2 Are there any wet or slushy patches Good Insignificant/rare signs
or any concentrated leaks, springs
or trickles observed on the
downstream slopes or the toe? If so,
indicate their locations and extent.
Please look out for patches of
extensive vegetation growth and
examine them carefully and record
the findings.

1.4.3 Presence of longitudinal or Good Insignificant/rare signs

transverse cracks?

1.4.4 Are rain cuts/erosion channels No

present at any location?

1.4.5 Are all the rain cuts and erosion No no rain cuts present
channels not properly treated and
are not made good? Please indicate
location of recurring damages, if
any.

1.4.6 "Is there any profuse growth of Good Insignificant/rare signs

bushes or weeds over any portion of
the dam? If so, indicate the
locations."

1.4.7 Does the downstream slope shows Good Insignificant/rare signs

existence of crab holes or holes
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made by rodents or burrowing

animals or ant hills? If so, indicate
the locations.

1.4.8 "Any other degradation to slope No

protection (turfing)? Indicate the
general condition of downstream
pitching/ turfing and rock toe."

8 B 1.9 Abutment Contacts

1.9.1 Any presence of leaks, springs or wet Good No signs

spots near the abutment?

B Dam and Dam Reach (Embankment) Bilda Tank

4 B 1.5 Downstream Drainage

1.5.1 Are there any signs of water logging, Good Insignificant/rare signs
slushy conditions or growth of
aquatic weeds on the downstream
of the dam? To be checked upto
300m downstream of toe

1.5.2 Are there any standing pools of Good Insignificant/rare signs

water in the downstream of dam? If
so, give their locations and extent. To
be checked upto 300m downstream
of toe

1.5.3 Are there any boils observed in the Good Insignificant/rare signs
vicinity of the downstream toe of the
dam? If so, give locations.

1.5.4 Is the downstream area sufficiently Yes

clear and free draining?

1.5.5 What is the depth of ground water No

table on the downstream as evident
from the existing wells in the vicinity
of the dam To be checked up to 300
m downstream of toe. Does the
water table show any marked
variation ln accordance with the
variations in reservoir water level?

1.5.6 Are all the exposed drains not No working satisfactorily

working satisfactorily?

1.5.7 "Toe drains and cross drains. 1. Are Yes minor pitching
the portions of longitudinal toe drain distributed in isolated
and exposed cross drains beyond reach requires minor
the downstream toe of the dam not repairing
in regular section and not freely
draining? 11. Is the pitching to these
drains not intact? 111. Is there any
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weed growth in these drains? lV.

Indicate other defects noticed in the
drains, if any."

1.5.8 "Outfall Drain: (a) Is the outfall drain No

not in proper shape and grade and
not freely draining? (b) Is the outfall
drain not properly cleaned and
maintained? Does the outfall drain
show any stagnant pools of water or
weed growth?"

5 B 1.6 Surface Drainage of Downstream Slope

1.6.1 Condition of the downstream slope Good Provided and needs minor repairs
drainage arrangements

6 B 1.7 Seepage Measurement

1.7.1 Quantity of seepage measured and Poor Not measured and recorded
recorded? Please check the registers
and record observations.

1.7.2 Quantity of seepage [(tip: seepage Poor Not measured/recorded seepage rate
rate is equal to Seepage is more than 5 cm/second and no sign
discharge/(hydraulic head * dam of boiling any where.
length)]

1.7.3 Does the seepage show a turbid Good no trbidity and no sign of boiling.
colour at any stage? "

1.7.4 "Record the measured rate of 0 not measured

seepage flow with date and
reservoir level along with maximum
observed seepage rate;[(tip:
seepage rate is equal to Seepage
discharge/(hydraulic head * dam
length)]"

1.7.5 Is the portion upstream and No

downstream of measuring points of
seepage easily accessible, lacks
proper steps and paths and have
vegetation growth?

1.7.6 Is the method of taking seepage Yes

measurements satisfactory?

7 B 1.8 Relief Wells

1.8.1 Are the relief wells in good working Good Relief wells are not required as per
condition and functioning well? design/Relief wells required as per
design and they are in good condition
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and no sign of boiling in the

downstream of dam

1.8.2 Please indicate the dates of last 0 not applicable

surging and cleaning and the next
surging due. (Hint: Mention date in
the Remarks)

1.8.3 Is the record of periodical 0 not applicable

measurements of discharge from
each relief well maintained? If so,
indicate total discharge and
maximum discharge observed from
a single well on the date of
inspection.

E Spillway and Energy Dissipation Structure Bilda Tank

0 E 1.1 Spillway

1.1.1 Is the spillway capacity is sufficient? Good Spillway capacity is sufficient even for
the revised design flood. No issues.

1.1.2 Evidence of abrasion, cavitation or Good Evidence of this issue in recent times.
scour on glacis (e.g. exposed However, such issues have been
reinforcement)? addresses/ action took place under
specialised supervision. At this
inspection, no evidence. or no such
issue faced till now.

1.1.3 Presence of displaced, offset or open Good Only minor or none

joints?

1.1.4 Presence of cracking Good No evidence of cracking

1.1.5 Evidence of surface defects Good No evidence. Well maintained/

(honeycombing, staining, Standard practices are being followed
stratification)? all the time.

1.1.6 Excessive seepage /sweating at any Good Few signs in new locations or no signs
location on spillway glacis?

1.1.7 Any problems inspecting spillway No

(obstructed access, damaged
catwalk)?

1.1.8 Any other issues? No

F Intake/Outlet and Water Conveyance Structure Bilda Tank

0 F 1.1 Intake/Outlet Structure

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1.1.1 Any problems inspecting intake No

/outlet structure (obstructed
/unsafe access)?(record in remarks)

1.1.2 Any obstructions in, upstream or Good No evidence. OR Even such issues
downstream of intake /outlet arises, well established mechanism is
structure? existing to solve it.

1.1.3 Evidence of abrasion, cavitation or Good No evidence

scour on intake /outlet structure?

1.1.4 Any evidence of structural distress Good No evidence

(displaced/offset/open joints,
cracking)?

1.1.5 Any evidence of surface defects Good No evidence

and/or concrete /masonry
deterioration?

1.1.6 Any other issues? No

F Intake/Outlet and Water Conveyance Structure Bilda Tank

0 F 1.1 Intake/Outlet Structure

1.1.1 Any problems inspecting intake No

/outlet structure (obstructed
/unsafe access)?(record in remarks)

1.1.2 Any obstructions in, upstream or Good No evidence. OR Even such issues
downstream of intake /outlet arises, well established mechanism is
structure? existing to solve it.

1.1.3 Evidence of abrasion, cavitation or Good No evidence

scour on intake /outlet structure?

1.1.4 Any evidence of structural distress Good No evidence

(displaced/offset/open joints,
cracking)?

1.1.5 Any evidence of surface defects Good No evidence

and/or concrete /masonry
deterioration?

1.1.6 Any other issues? No

F Intake/Outlet and Water Conveyance Structure Bilda Tank

0 F 1.1 Intake/Outlet Structure

1.1.1 Any problems inspecting intake No

/outlet structure (obstructed
/unsafe access)?(record in remarks)
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1.1.2 Any obstructions in, upstream or Good No evidence. OR Even such issues
downstream of intake /outlet arises, well established mechanism is
structure? existing to solve it.

1.1.3 Evidence of abrasion, cavitation or Good No evidence

scour on intake /outlet structure?

1.1.4 Any evidence of structural distress Good No evidence

(displaced/offset/open joints,
cracking)?

1.1.5 Any evidence of surface defects Good No evidence

and/or concrete /masonry
deterioration?

1.1.6 Any other issues? No

H Access Road Bilda Tank

0 H 1.1 General Condition

1.1.1 Is there any properly constructed Yes

and well maintained all weather
access road to the dam site?
(record the condition like cavities,
pot holes etc in remarks)

1.1.2 Are there properly constructed and Yes

well maintained access road
arrangements to the following
components for inspection,
maintenance and repairs? Top of
Dam Spillway Gates and hoisting
arrangement Drainage gallery, adits
and exits Bridge structure
Downstream stilling basin Junction
and abutments Outet control tower
Outlet gates Toe of earth dam,
downstream drainage
arrangements and berms. All saddle
dams. (record in remarks)

1.1.3 Any obstructions along or at No

entrance to access road (temporary
or long- term)?

1.1.4 What is the general condition of all Yes

the masonry structures on various
access roads?

1.1.5 Any other issues? No

I Instrumentation Bilda Tank

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0 I 1.1 General Condition

1.1.1 Are all the instruments installed Yes

accessible?

1.1.2 Is the inventory of all the instruments Yes

installed available?

1.1.3 Are all the instruments in working No

order?

1.1.4 Are all the registers of observations No

posted up-to-date? Please take test
observations and initial the register.

1.1.5 "Are all the plotting of the No

instrumentation data completed
up-to-date?"

1.1.6 Any problems ensuring correct No not applicable

functioning of instrument lighting,
ventilation)?(record in remarks)

1.1.7 Any other issues? No

1 I 1.2 Communication Facilities

1.2.1 "Are following facilities absent at Yes not applicable

dam site? (1) Wireless Telephone /
mobile/ Fax/Internet"

1.2.2 Are the communication incapable in Yes not applicable

functioning well in adverse weather
conditions and situations with other
constraints?

1.2.3 Any other issue (please indicate No

part, location, etc., as necessary)

K Emergency Preparedness Bilda Tank

0 K 1.1 Emergency : Action Plan

1.1.1 "Is the Emergency Action Plan (EAP) No

prepared for the dam as per the
national guidelines? Record the date
of preparation/updation (Enter the
date in Remarks Column)"

1.1.2 Are available safety spots on the Yes

downstream of the dam identified
and made known to the concerned
authorities?
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1.1.3 Are adequate warning devices and No

facilities provided at the dam and
the downstream?

1.1.4 "Till now any stakeholder No

consultation meeting conducted. If
yes, date of last meeting is to be
mentioned in remarks"

1.1.5 "Till now any mockdrill conducted? If No

yes, date of last mockdrill "

1.1.6 Any problems accessing or No not applicable

operating the communication /
warning system?

1.1.7 Does the EAP yet to be disseminated No no EAP present

to all the concerned stakeholders?

1.1.8 Have the concerned authorities No not applicable

been communicated about the
system of emergency reporting
procedures and warning?

1.1.9 "Are warning devices and facilities No

provided at the dam inadequate? "

1.1.10 Are there lack of proper Yes

arrangements for security of the
dam and preventing cases of
unauthorized trespass, vandalism
and sabotage to the dam works?

1.1.11 Any other issues? No

1 K 1.2 lnspection of Records

1.2.1 are the As built drawings available No

1.2.2 Is the O&M manual prepared for the No

dam as per the national guidelines?
Record the date of
preparation/updation (Enter the
date in Remarks Column)

1.2.3 Is the log-book not maintained as No

per the regulation published in the
Gazette of India?

1.2.4 "Are all the members of the No

maintenance staff inadequately
trained and not fully conversant with
their responsibilities concerning. (a)
Designer's Operation Criteria. (b)
Standing Operating Procedures. (c)
Maintenance and Vigilance
Procedures of the dam. (d)
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Maintenance and operation of all

control equipments. (e) Reservoir
Operation Schedules, Gate
Operation Schedule (f) Maintenance
and Operation of all instruments. (g)
Identification of signs of deficient
behavior. (h) Reporting Procedures
of emergency situations. (i)
Emergency repairs"

Consolidated Dam Health Status Report

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No Data found...

Health Condition of Component

Category III - Minor deficiencies which require rectification during the year.

Part C – Instrumentation Details

No. of
Instruments
No. of No. of
Name of for which
[Link]. Purpose Applicability Instruments Instruments
Instruments Data is
Installed Working
being
Collected

Geotechnical

1 Plumb Line Direct Deflection CM 0 0 0

2 Plumb line Inverted Deflection CM 0 0 0

3 Inclinometer Tilt CME 0 0 0

4 Extensometer Deformation CME 0 0 0

5 Piezometer Pore Water E 0 0 0

Pressure

6 Uplift Gauge Uplft Pressure CM 0 0 0

7 Stress meter Stress CM 0 0 0

8 Strain meter Strain CM 0 0 0

9 Tiltmeter Tilt CM 0 0 0

10 Crack Gauge Deformation CM 0 0 0

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Instruments
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Name of for which
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Instruments Data is
Installed Working
being
Collected

11 Joint meter Deformation CM 0 0 0

12 Load Cell Load CM 0 0 0

13 Settlement Gauge Settlement CME 0 0 0

deformation

14 Thermometer Temperature CM 0 0 0

15 Seepage Seepage CME 0 0 0

measurement by V
notch / other devices

16 Other Geotechnical CME 0 0 0

Instruments, if any

Geodetic

1 Total Station Deformation CME 0 0 0

2 Total Station Deformation CME 0 0 0

Automatic/Fixed

3 Levelling Instruments Deformation CME 0 0 0

4 Global Navigation Deformation CME 0 0 0

Satellite System
(GNSS)

5 Surface Settlement Deformation CME 0 0 0

Gauges

6 Permanent Bench Deformation CME 0 0 0

Mark Details

7 Other Geodetic Deformation CME 0 0 0

Instruments

Hydrometeorological

1 Reservoir Level Gauge Water Level CME 0 0 0

2 Tail Water Gauge Water Level CME 0 0 0

3 Wave height recorder Wave height CME 0 0 0

4 Rain Gauge on Dam Rainfall CME 0 0 0

5 Rain Gauge in the Rainfall CME 0 0 0

catchment

6 Thermometer for air Temperature CME 0 0 0

Temperature
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Instruments Data is
Installed Working
being
Collected

7 Thermometer for Temperature CME 0 0 0

reservoir Water
Temperature

8 Barometer Atmospheric CME 0 0 0

pressure

9 Wet and dry bulb Humidity CME 0 0 0

Thermometer

10 Wind Velocity and Wind speed and CME 0 0 0

direction recorder direction

11 Pan Evaporimeter Evaporation CME 0 0 0

12 Sunshine recorder Sunshine CME 0 0 0

13 Automatic Weather Weather data CME 0 0 0

Station

14 Other CME 0 0 0
Hydrometeorological

Seismic

1 Seismograph Seismicity CME 0 0 0

2 Accelerograph Acceleration CME 0 0 0

3 Any other Vibration Vibration CME 0 0 0

measurement
Instrument

Other

1 Ph meter Ph CME 0 0 0

2 Turbidity meter Turbidity CME 0 0 0

3 Water Quality monitor Water quality CME 0 0 0

4 Cameras Surveillance CME 0 0 0

5 Gate position sensors CME 0 0 0

6 Limit Switches CME 0 0 0

7 SCADA Automation of CME 0 0 0

gate operations

8 Any other CME 0 0 0