The National Dam Safety Authority (NDSA) on May 06, 2024, issued the Inspection, Instrumentation, Seismic Data, Risk Assessment and Evaluation of Specified Dam Regulations, 2024.
The following provisions have been stated:
• Guidelines and checklists for inspection of specified dams:
o Every owner, through their dam safety unit, shall undertake pre-monsoon and post-monsoon inspection of the specified dam in the Form specified in Schedule I.
o The inspections shall also be carried out during and after every flood, earthquake or any other natural or man-made calamity, or if any sign of distress or unusual behaviour is noticed in the dam.
o The owner shall keep a record of the entire life of the dam by creating a permanent database that shall include inspection records, including documentation of actions taken to correct conditions found in the inspections.
o The inspection team shall draw a field sketch of observed conditions as may be required.
o High-resolution photographs (with date and location) may be taken during all kinds of inspections, especially for the parts with specific safety issues.
This notification will come into force from May 06, 2024.
Kindly find the Schedule provided with this document attached to the document.
[Notification No TE-32/2/2023-NDSA-MOWR]
