Procedure for Estimating Loss of Life Caused by Dam Failure. Sedimentation and River Hydraulics

摘要

Risk assessments and other dam safety studies often require that an estimate be made of the number of fatalities that would result from dam failure. To assist in this effort, an extensive evaluation of dam failures and the factors that contributed to loss of life was conducted. Loss of life resulting from dam failure is highly influenced by three factors: 1) The number of people occupying the dam failure flood plain, 2) The amount of warning that is provided to the people exposed to dangerous flooding, and 3) The severity of the flooding.