Performance and Safety Assessment of Seven Storage Dams in Khuzestan Province, Iran

This study attempted to monitor the performance and assess the safety of seven storage dams in Khuzestan province, including Karkheh, Masjed Soleiman, Mamn, Jarreh, Shahid Abbaspour, Dez and Karun 3. Moreover, a GIS database was developed for the dams to assess the stmctural and non-structural damages, while creating access to a wide range of descriptive information, relevant maps, guidelines and reports concerning damages and rehabilitation plans provided based on two different information levels. The levelone GIS database displays the geographical location of each dams along with layers such as rivers, cities and access roads. The level-two GIS database displays the components of each dams separately on their general plan and also provides information regarding each dam component through Identify. According to previous studies, it can be concluded that the methodology adopted in the current study is applicable to other dams to ensure proper performance and safety expected by project designers and operators.