Publication: Safety of Small, Rural Dams and Barrier Lake Management
Date
2010-12
ISSN
Published
2010-12
Author(s)
Palmieri, Alessandro
Abstract
This note provides lessons learned and
recommendations for artificial dams and barrier lakes
following an earthquake. In the case of artificial dams,
emphasis has been placed on small, rural dams rather than on
larger, well-engineered dams because smaller dams represent
a higher hazard in China. That higher risk from smaller dams
is also confirmed by international experience. Barrier lakes
and their management are highlighted as they are formed as a
specific outcome of earthquakes. Key issues and lessons
learned from international experience are presented with
reference to three case studies of relevant World
Bank-supported projects: Gujarat earthquake-dam safety
aspects; and the Armenia dam safety program. Brief
descriptions of these projects are provided in annexes at
the end of the note, and further information is available at
the request of the National Development and Reform
Commission (NDRC).
Citation
“Palmieri, Alessandro. 2010. Safety of Small, Rural Dams and Barrier Lake Management. EAP DRM Knowledge Notes; No. 16. © World Bank, Washington, DC. http://openknowledge.worldbank.org/entities/publication/380ff35d-9ecd-58e2-b649-76c8e06a2a8d License: CC BY 3.0 IGO.”