The topic of dam decommissioning or dam removal has come up with increasing frequency in the past decade. The reason for considering dam removal may be dam safety concerns, high repair costs, high ope
Hydrology and dams are two fields that are obviously closely related. Four bulletins have so far been published by the Committee. The present Bulletin deviates slightly from this path, adopting a some
Dams are part of human achievements that induce great benefits for society but also bear a potential risk to people, property and the natural environment. The risk of a dam rupture is extremely low an
Cutoffs for Dams discusses foundation treatment methods using cutoff-type barriers. Emphasis is given to alluvial deposits throughout this document. The following types of cutoffs are presented in thi
The International Committee on Large Dams (ICOLD) held its 26th International Congress in Vienna, Austria (1-7 July 2018). The proceedings of the congress focus on four main questions: 1. Reservoir se
This bulletin summarizes the role of dams in the future in the context of the global environmental changes which have become a significant issue in recent years. Global problems such as climate change
