Small Dams: Planning, Construction And Maintenance (Hb 2014) Hardcover

Small Dams: Planning, Construction, and Maintenance offers a practical guide to understanding catchment yield, determining water requirements for a dam, and selecting and collaborating with engineers and contractors. It also addresses common causes of dam failures and provides solutions for prompt problem resolution. The book covers essential topics such as relevant legislation, environmental concerns, and ecological considerations. By applying the guidelines in this book, along with the expertise of qualified engineers and contractors, the risk of dam failure can be minimized, ensuring long-term success for small dams. This book is a valuable resource for dam owners and serves as a helpful reference for agencies, contractors, and engineers. Author Barry Lewis, with over forty years of experience as an engineer, has written extensively on farm dams, soil conservation, catchment management, and the environmental impacts of dams, both on and off streams. He also contributed to the licensing and regulation of small dams in Australia.