Dams & Reservoirs - A real life case study
Technical lecture
08 May 2025 18:30 - 20:00
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Description
This lecture follows the AGM of South Wales Region
Following a series of named storms through December and early January reservoir levels at Lower Lliedi reservoir had been high for several weeks. During storm Henk on the 2nd January 2024 Lower Lliedi reservoir peaked at 1.217m above top water level. The high flows over the stepped masonry spillway caused a failure at the end of the spillway which put the safety of the dam at risk as the spillway is used to safely covey flood water once the reservoir is full.
This presentation will discuss:
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Identification of the issue onsite.
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Mobilisation of contractors, pumps and implementing a drawdown.
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Carrying out emergency repairs and returning the site to normal use.
AGM start: 6:00pm
Lecture event start: 6.30pm
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Speaker(s)
Sam Tudor is the Vice-Chair of the British Dam Society. He has 13 years' experience in the dams and civil engineering industry and works to promote the risks and benefits of dams in the UK and overseas. Sam has been a member of the Reservoir Supervising Engineer Panel for 6 years.
Address
The Bear Hotel,
63 High St,
Cowbridge
Vale of Glamorgan
CF71 7AF
United Kingdom