Design, operation and adaptation of reservoirs for flood storage
Science Report SC120001/R
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Civil & Structural Supplement
Series
Science Report
Abstract
Guidance on the development and use of flood storage reservoirs as part of a catchment-wide flood risk management strategy. Covers: planning and preliminary design of flood storage reservoirs; detailed design of flood storage reservoirs; operation and maintenance; and adaptation of existing reservoirs for flood storage.
Author
Patterson, C., Rosenberg, T. and Warren, A.
History
November 2016 edition.
ISBN
9781849113830
Subjects
- Public health/water engineering
- Reservoirs/dams
- Civil engineering, infrastructure and public utilities
Publisher History
The Environment Agency is responsible for protecting and improving the environment in England and Wales. They publish a range of technical guidance, reports, policies and research material to promote a cleaner and healthier place to live in.
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