Safety about Dams

By: MAWIRAT, Raven Seanne L.

The purpose of Dams:

• Irrigation
• Hydropower
• Flood control
• Water supply for domestic and industrial use
San Roque Dam in Pangasinan
Dam Length 1.13 km.

Crest Width 12 m
 835 million cubic
Capacity (El. 280.0)
meters
Max Exceptional Water Level
955 million cubic
Capacity (El. 290.0)
meters
Maximum Normal Water Level
525 million cubic
Active storage
Minimum Normal Water Level meters

310 million cubic

Active Storage Dead storage
meters

Maximum water
El. 280 masl
level
Dead Storage
Maximum
exceptional water El. 290 masl
level
Ground

Minimum water
El. 225 masl
level
Number of 3 Sliding
Gates Gates

Flow range 90 to 480

cms
 Type of Dam Gravity Dam

6 Radial
Number of Gates
Operated Gates
Radial Gate working principle
Safety Devices
Water Level Indicator
Radar Level
Sensor
Trash Racks
PPE’s
Standpipe Piezometer
Inclinometer
Maintenance in Dams
 Maintenance
Component Frequency
Activity

Vegetation Twice per year,

Control minimum

Check once per

Rodent Control
Embankment year

Minor Check once per

earthwork, year, perform
Erosion Repair as required
 Maintenance
Component Frequency
Activity

Vegetation Twice per year,

Control minimum

Concrete Perform as
Spill way and repair required
Low level Duct

Minor Check once per

earthwork, year, perform
Erosion Repair as required
 Maintenance
Component Frequency
Activity

After every
Trash Rack
major storm

Machines
Once per year
Mechanical operation
 Maintenance
Component Frequency
Activity

Vegetation Twice per year,

Control minimum

Perform as
Missing Stones required
Masonry Walls

Concrete Perform as
Repair required
 Maintenance
Component Frequency
Activity

Vehicle/pedes
trian access
Miscellaneous route/s
and Access maintenance , Once per year
Features Fences and
sign
inspections