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Downstream Danger from Sudden Discharges of Water

by Stephen E. Draper, Draper Engineering Research, Atlanta, United States,



Document Type: Proceeding Paper

Part of: Water Resources Planning and Management and Urban Water Resources

Abstract:

The sudden, unexpected release of water by hydropower facilities poses a threat to fishermen and boaters immediately downstream. The characteristics of the danger can be identified, however, and remedial safety measures developed that can increase safety for the people using dam related recreational facilities downstream. 'Active' warning is the key to effective safety.

Subject Headings: Water-based recreation | Water discharge | Hydro power | Water discharge measurement | Dam safety | Recreational facilities | Flow measurement

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