Unit 3

Storage Reservoir & Dams

Storage reservoirs

3.1.1 Selection of site for reservoir

3.1.2 Sedimentation and control of sedimentation

3.1.3 Control levels of reservoir

3.1.4 Fixing control levels of reservoir

Dams

3.2.1 Classification of dams

3.2.2 Selection of site for dam

3.2.3 Fixing alignment of dam

Earthen dams

3.3.1 Types of earthen dams

3.3.2 Causes of failure of earthen dams and preventive measures

Masonry & concrete gravity dams

3.4.1 Forces acting on gravity dam

3.4.2 Theoretical & practical profile

3.4.3 Stability Analysis of gravity dam