IS 9296 : 2001 Inspection and Maintenance of Dams and Appurtenant Structures - Guidelines

1 Scope

1.1 This standard covers the records required at site for reference and identifies the areas for inspection and maintenance of dams and appurtenant structures.

1.2 Separate detailed operation and maintenance manuals for each dam shall be prepared taking these guidelines into account and special features and requirements of the structure.

1.3 This standard does not cover the aspects concerning the inspection and maintenance of gates, powerhouses and barrages.

2 References

IS 6922 : 1973Criteria for safety and design of structures subject tounderground blasts

IS 8826 : 1978 Guidelines for design of large earth and rockfill dams