Deficiencies of Current Dam Safety Management Practice

By Ir. Khor Chai Huat, Angkasa Consulting Services Sdn Bhd and Ir. Hj Ab Qahar Bin Osman, Jabatan Pengairan dan Saliran Malaysia

There are currently 106 dams constructed in the country for various purposes- water supply, irrigation, flood mitigation, hydropower generation and recreation. The standards and practices of dam safety management adopted by dam owners / operators vary. The resources, knowledge and skills available also vary widely. Significant effort is required to bring the dam safety management systems of dam owners in line with current international practice on dam safety.

40 VOL 69 JANUARY-MARCH 2017