Pre-Post Monsoon Inspection Format

SCHEDULED DAM SAFETY INSPECTION FORM 1
Part 1a - Inspection Details:
Dam Name: Project ID Code (PIC):

Dam Type: Dam Purpose:
Dam Owner: Hazard Classification:
Dam Operator: Type of Inspection:
Commissioning
Inspection by:
Date:
City/State/PIN: Date of Inspection:
Reservoir water level in
District: metre on the date of
inspection:
Storage Capacity (i) Gross ……..
Latitude:
(MCM): (ii) Live……
Longitude: Weather Conditions:
a) TBL RL …….
b) MWL RL ……………
c) FRL RL ……………..
Important
d) Spillway Crest RL …………
Controlling Level
e) MDDL RL ……………
f) Lowest River bed RL ……..
g) Deepest foundation level RL ………
Part 1b - Inspection Remarks:

Please provide any additional information or comments not covered by Part 1a form above.
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This annexure is derived from the published Guideline for Safety Inspections of Dam, Appendix-B “Scheduled Dam Safety Inspection, Instructions and Forms,
Pages B-1 to B-12.
Part 2a - Inspection Checklist:
Response Observations and

Conditionb
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recommendations, if
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A Satisfactory)
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A-Reservoir
A-1.1 General Condition
1.1.1 Is the reservoir water level unusually high or low?
1.1.2 Are there signs of decline in water quality?
1.1.3 Are there signs of recent sediment deposition?
1.1.4 Is floating debris present?
1.1.5 Any indications of major active or inactive landslide area in
the reservoir rim
If so, indicate their locations and extent.
1.1.6 Are there people or livestock in and around reservoir?
1.1.7 Any other issues?
B-Dam and Dam Reach (Embankment)
B-1.1 General Condition
1.1.1 Any major alterations or changes to the dam since the last
inspection?
1.1.2 Is there any new nearby development in the downstream
floodplain?
1.1.3 Any misalignment of poles, fencing or walls due to dam
movement?
B-1.2 Upstream Slope
1.2.1 Any signs of bulging or concavity (depressions)?
(Check up the cross-sections with tape and level at random
Response Observations and Conditionb
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A authorized Satisfactory)
locations, at least two) inspecting officer
1.2.2 Does the section of the dam and upstream slope appear
structurally sound and stable?
1.2.3 Presence of longitudinal or transverse cracks?
1.2.4 Whether any signs of distress to stability of slopes noticed at
any time in any part of the dam?
If so, give brief details of the incidents and location, the
method of treatment adopted and its effectiveness.
Indicate the general condition of upstream pitching.
1.2.5 Any degradation to slope protection (rip-rap)?
1.2.6 Is there any profuse growth of bushes or weeds over any
portion of the dam?
If so, indicate the locations.
1.2.7 Does the upstream slope shows existence of crab holes or
holes made by rodents or burrowing animals or ant hills?
B-1.3 Crest of Dam
1.3.1 Is the crest profile at proper elevation?
(To be test checked at random locations by taking level)
1.3.2 Does it show any signs of excessive and/or uneven
settlement?
If so, indicate such locations and extent of settlement.
(Surface settlement points must be installed for observing this
aspect)
1.3.3 Is the surface of the crest free from undulations and local
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depressions or heaving? inspecting officer
1.3.4 Does it provide an all-weather road surface?
1.3.5 Any degradation to access road (sealed/unsealed)?
1.3.6 Does it develop any visible cracks in transverse or
longitudinal directions?
If so, attach a map showing their locations and extent. Depth
of cracks must be ascertained by taking open trenches
extending below the bottom of cracks.
1.3.7 What is the condition of the edges of crest? Have got eroded
and cut up resulting in reduced effective width?
1.3.8 Is the crest free from local slips throughout its length on
either sides?
1.3.9 Do the headers, guard stones and parapet wall provided at the
edges of the crest appear in proper profile and plumb?
1.3.10 Any degradation to upstream parapet or downstream curb
wall?
1.3.11 Evidence of livestock on dam crest?
1.3.12 Trees or profuse growth of weeds/bushes at any location?
1.3.13 Proper lighting arrangement at dam top?
B-1.4 Downstream Slope
1.4.1 Any signs of bulging or concavity (depressions)?
1.4.2 Are there any wet or slushy patches or any concentrated
leaks, springs or trickles observed on the downstream slopes
or the toe?
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Please look out for patches of extensive vegetation growth inspecting officer
and examine them carefully and record the findings.
1.4.3 Presence of longitudinal or transverse cracks?
1.4.4 Any signs of distress to the stability of slopes?
1.4.5 Are rain cuts/erosion channels present at any location?
1.4.6 Are all the rain cuts and erosion channels properly treated
and made good? Please indicate location of recurring
damages, if any.
1.4.7 Is there any profuse growth of bushes or weeds over any
portion of the dam?
1.4.8 Does the downstream slope shows existence of crab holes or
holes made by rodents or burrowing animals or ant hills? If
so, indicate the locations.
1.4.9 Any other degradation to slope protection (turfing)?
Indicate the general condition of downstream pitching/
turfing and rock toe.
1.4.10 Is the downstream area clear of debris and free draining?
B-1.5 Downstream Drainage
1.5.1 Are there any signs of water logging, slushy conditions or
growth of aquatic weeds on the downstream of the dam?
To be checked upto 300 m downstream of toe
1.5.2 Are there any standing pools of water in the downstream of
dam? If so, give their locations and extent.
To be checked upto 300 m downstream of toe
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1.5.3 Are there any boils observed in the vicinity of the inspecting officer
downstream toe of the dam? If so, give locations.
1.5.4 Is the downstream area sufficiently clear and free draining?
1.5.5 What is the depth of ground water table on the downstream a) Max. ground
as evident from the existing wells in the vicinity of the dam water
To be checked upto 300 m downstream of toe. Does the level………
water table show any marked variation in accordance b) Location ………
with the variations in reservoir water level? c) Date…………
d) Corresponding
Reservoir
level…
1.5.6 Are all the exposed drains working satisfactorily?
1.5.7 Toe drains and cross drains.
i. Are the portions of longitudinal toe drain and exposed
cross drains beyond the downstream toe of the dam in
regular section and freely draining?
ii. Is the pitching to these drains intact?
iii. Is there any weed growth in these drains?
iv. Indicate other defects noticed in the drains, if any.
1.5.8 Outfall Drain:
(a) Is the outfall drain in proper shape and grade and freely
draining?
(b) Is the outfall drain properly cleaned and maintained?
Does the outfall drain show any stagnant pools of water or
weed growth?
B-1.6 Surface Drainage of Downstream Slope
1.6.1 Is the condition of the downstream slope drainage
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arrangements, if provided, satisfactory? inspecting officer
1.6.2 Is the paving to these drains intact?
1.6.3 Are all the drains properly maintained and free of
vegetation growth and debris?
1.6.4 Does the slope have a tendency to develop severe rain cuts at
any location?
1.6.5 Enumerate any other defects noticed in the surface drainage
of downstream slope.
B-1.7 Seepage Measurement
1.7.1 Is the quantity of seepage being daily or periodically
measured and recorded? Please check the registers and record
observations.
1.7.2 Does it show any abnormal rise or fall? If so, does it have any
relation to a certain reservoir level elevation?
1.7.3 Does the seepage show a turbid colour at any stage? Was
such a phenomenon observed at any stage at any location in
the past?
1.7.4 What is the measured rate of seepage flow with date and
reservoir level; a) Date
i. On the day of present inspection b) Rateofseepage
ii. Maximum since last June flow (lpm)
iii. Minimum since last June c) Reservoirlevel
(m)
1.7.5 Is the portion upstream and downstream of measuring points
of seepage easily accessible with proper steps and paths and
free of vegetation growth?
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1.7.6 Are the measuring points properly located, constructed and inspecting officer
maintained so as to give accurate and reliable measurements
of seepage in accordance with the relevant IS Codes?
1.7.7 Is the method of taking seepage measurements satisfactory?
B-1.8 Breaching Section (if provided)
1.8.1 Is the breaching section easily accessible?
1.8.2 Is the condition of the breaching section satisfactory?
1.8.3 Is the note of instructions as to when and how to operate the
breaching section available on record?
1.8.4 For reconstruction after the breach are the following items
decided in advance?
a) Quarry for embankment material
b) Suitable routes of access
Is the maintenance staff fully aware of the instructions related
to operation of the beaching section and for reconstruction
after the breach
1.8.5 Ascertain and indicate the latest event of operation of
breaching section and its performance.
1.8.6 Evidence of recent degradation?
B-1.9 Junction of Earth work with Masonry/Concrete dam sections and outlets
1.9.1 Is there any existence of leaks, springs or wet spots in the
earth work in the vicinity of the junctions between earth work
and masonry works?
If so, what is the approximate rate and colour of the leakage?
Does it turn turbid at any time? Please ascertain from
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enquiries and record the findings. inspecting officer
1.9.2 Is there any tendency for separations, cracking, settlement or
upheaval of the earth work in the vicinity of masonry or
concrete?
If so, indicate the locations and the exact nature of
deficiency.
1.9.3 Is there any tendency for surface erosion or slope instability
at the junction?
1.9.4 If the outlet conduit is located in the earth dam section, is the
entire length of the conduit in perfect order and profile and
free from offsets, open joints, cracks and leakage?
Examine the conduit carefully from the downstream or from
inside, if possible, and indicate the deficiencies observed, if
any.
B-1.10 Relief Wells
1.10.1 Are the relief wells in good working condition and
functioning well?
1.10.2 Are the relief properly surged and cleaned periodically?
1.10.3 Please indicate the dates of last surging and cleaning and the
next surging due.
1.10.4 Are the necessary plant and equipment for cleaning the relief
wells, available with the office?
1.10.5 Is the record of periodical measurements of discharge from
each relief well maintained?
If so, indicate total discharge and maximum discharge
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observed from a single well on the date of inspection. inspecting officer
B-1.11 Abutment Contacts
1.11.1 Any presence of leaks, springs or wet spots near the
abutment?
1.11.2 Any presence of cracking, settlement or upheaval of
earthwork?
1.11.3 Any evidence of erosion or slope instability?
1.11.4 Trees or profuse growth of weeds/bushes?
1.11.5 Any degradation to up/downstream slope protection (rip-rap,
turfing)?
C-1 Dam and Dam Block/Reach (Concrete/Masonry)
C-1.1 General Condition
1.1.1 Any major alterations or changes to the dam since the last
inspection?
1.1.2 Is there any new nearby development in the downstream
floodplain?
1.1.3 Any misalignment of poles, fencing or walls due to dam
movement?
C-1.2 Upstream Face
1.2.1 Evidence of surface defects (honeycombing, staining,
stratification)?
1.2.2 Concrete/masonry deterioration (spalling, leaching,
disintegration)?
1.2.3 Is cracking present (structural, thermal, along joints)?
1.2.4 Evidence of differential settlement (displaced/offset/open
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1.2.5 Presence of vegetation (growth in joints between blocks)?
1.2.6 Evidence of any other damage to joints and/or water stops?
C-1.3 Crest of Dam
joints)?
1.3.2 Presence of cracking (structural, thermal, along joints)?
1.3.3 Profuse growth of weeds/grass/plants at any location?
1.3.4 Any degradation to access road?
1.3.5 Any degradation to upstream parapet or downstream curb
wall?
C-1.4 Downstream Face
1.4.1 Evidence of surface defects (honey-combing, staining,
stratification)?
disintegration)?
joints)?
1.4.6 Evidence of any other damage to joints and/or water stops?
1.4.7 Excessive seepage/sweating at any location on downstream
face?
1.4.8 Significant leakage at any location on downstream face?
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1.4.9 Any other issues? inspecting officer
C-1.5 Abutment Contacts
1.5.1 Any presence of leaks, springs or wet spots in vicinity of
abutment?
1.5.2 Any presence of cracking or settlement?
1.5.3 Profuse growth of weeds/grass/plants at any location?
D Gallery/Shaft and Drainage (Concrete/Masonry)
D-1.1 General Condition
1.1.1 Slushy condition or water logging immediately downstream
of dam?
1.1.2 Any evidence of boiling in vicinity of dam toe?
D-1.2 Gallery/Shaft Condition
1.2.1 Any problems accessing or inspecting gallery/shaft
(obstruction)?
1.2.2 Any safety issues (inadequate handrails, lighting or
ventilation)?
1.2.3 Problems of inadequate drainage (slippery stairs, water
logging of gallery, clogged porous or foundation drains)?
joints)?
1.2.5 Excessive seepage/sweating at any location along
gallery/shaft?
1.2.6 Significant or excessive leakage at any location along
gallery/shaft / porous drain? If yes, provide location(s).
1.2.7 Are proper arrangements made for the measurement of
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seepage into the gallery? Is the seepage measured separately inspecting officer
from-
1. Porous pipes?
2. Foundation drains? And
3. Monolith Joints?
Are the above arrangements satisfactory?
1.2.8 Has there been substantial progressive reduction in the
seepage through the foundations? Is it due to choking of the
drain holes? If so, indicate number of holes choked.
1.2.9 Are all the foundation and porous holes periodically cleaned
with reaming tool and air water jetting? Indicate the last date
of such cleaning and extent of variation observed in the
seepage discharge before and after the cleaning.
1.2.10 Is the seepage water and the deposit, if any, from the seepage
being regularly examined for chemical composition? If so,
indicate the result and the probable source of dissolved salts,
if any.
1.2.11 Are any seepage water springs observed in the downstream
area any where? If so, indicate the locations and state the
physical nature of this seepage. Look out for such seepage
spots particularly near the dykes, fault zone etc. Ascertain if
chemical testings are made of water samples from such
springs for dissolved salts.
1.2.12 Is there any leachate deposition? If yes provide location
D-1.3 Drain Condition
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1.3.1 Is the flow in the drain unusually high or low? inspecting officer
1.3.2 Presence of calcium or other deposits in drain?
1.3.3 Is dewatering pumping station fully operational?
1.3.4 Any problem inspecting pump?
1.3.5 Any obstruction preventing or impairing smooth operation?
1.3.6 Any deterioration of pump and associated equipment?
1.3.7 Is sump well clean and maintained?
1.3.8 Is V-notch before sump well clean and maintained?
1.3.9 Any other evidence of the drain being blocked/having
reduced section?
1.3.10 Is the flow in the drain noticeably sporadic/irregular?
1.3.11 Does the drainage water have unusual color (leachate)?
D-1.4 Body Wall (Masonry/Concrete) of ‘NOF’ Dam and Spillway
1.4.1 What is the total seepage into gallery from the porous pipes
in the dam at lake full condition? How does it compare with
the seepage when the reservoir was first filled? (For the
corresponding water level)
1.4.2 If there has been substantial reduction in this seepage?
Ascertain and indicate the probable reasons therefore.
1.4.3 Has there been a tendency for gradual reduction of drainage
through pipes and progressive appearance of sweating on the
downstream face of the dam?
1.4.4 Has there been considerable leaching from the seepage water
and deposition of lime near the seepage exit spots?
1.4.5 Are the samples of the seepage water and reservoir water
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being regularly tested for reactive and corrosive properties? inspecting officer
1.4.6 Is there excessive seepage, sweating at any locations on the
downstream face of the dam?
(Examine the monolith or construction joints for such
seepage and leaching and indicate the findings)
1.4.7 Is there any swelling or cracking observed on the downstream
face especially near the points of concentration of stresses
like the toe or locations of abrupt change in geometry of the
face of the opening? If so, indicate the details of
observations.
1.4.8 Is the pointing on upstream face of the dam in good
condition? If not, indicate the nature and extent of deficiency.
1.4.9 Are the registers and graphs showing the periodical
measurements of seepage discharge from the porous drains in
the gallery and from the downstream face at various lake
levels maintained at site?
D 1.5 Waste Weir Bar and Tail Channel
1.5.1 Is the Concrete/masonry spillway bar in good condition? Is
there any leakage through the masonry or from the
foundation? If so, what remedial measures are
proposed/taken for minimizing the leakage? Is the record of
leakage measurement maintained? What is the quantity of
Seepage/Leakage on the date of inspection?
1.5.2 Is the coping over the spillway bar in good condition?
1.5.3 Does the upstream and downstream face of waste weir bar
need pointing?
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1.5.4 Is there any scouring on downstream side of the bar and/or inspecting officer
EDA? If so what remedial measures are proposed/taken?
1.5.5 Are there any damages or undermining to guide walls, divide
wall and other appurtenants? If so, what remedial measures
are proposed/taken?
D 1.6 Structural performance of the ‘NOF’ and ‘OF’ Portions of Dam Foundations
1.6.1 Are there any signs of structural distress noticed in the dam
spillway and foundations in the form of-
i. Excessive deflection with respect to permissible deflection
at the time of design
ii. Tendency of gradual sliding
iii. Cracking and upheaval or settlement in any part of the
body wall or foundations,
iv. Excessive uplift,
v. Excessive seepage and leaching through the body of the
dam and the foundation.
1.6.2 Conspicuous weathering of materials or components in any
portion of the body wall or the foundations.
E Spillway and Energy Dissipation Structure
E 1.1 Spillway
1.1.1 Any problems inspecting spillway (obstructed access,
damaged catwalk)?
1.1.2 Any obstructions in or immediately downstream of the
spillway?
1.1.3 Evidence of abrasion, cavitation or scour on glacis (e.g.
exposed reinforcement)?
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1.1.4 Presence of displaced, offset or open joints? inspecting officer
stratification)?
disintegration)?
1.1.9 Evidence of any other damage to joints and/or waterstops?
1.1.10 Excessive seepage/sweating at any location on spillway
glacis?
1.1.11 Significant leakage at any location on spillway glacis?
E-1.2 Energy Dissipation Structure
1.2.1 Any problems inspecting energy dissipation structure?
1.2.2 Any obstructions in or immediately downstream of
dissipation structure?
1.2.3 Evidence of abrasion, cavitation or scour on dissipation
structure?
1.2.4 Presence of displaced, offset or open joints?
stratification)?
disintegration)?
1.2.9 Evidence of any other damage to joints?
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1.2.10 Any problems with under-drainage (blockage of open drain inspecting officer
holes)?
1.2.11 Can the tail pond be drained easily for inspection of the
stilling basin or bucket? If not, what are the alternatives
available for dewatering? Please ascertain and indicate the
last event of inspection of stilling basin (or bucket).
1.2.12 From the examination of the levels and contour plans and
reference marks in tail channel; ascertain if there is
progressive erosion and retrogression in the tail channel. If
so, indicate the extent and location of such erosion with
reference to the various components of dam, spillway, outlet,
power house etc.
1.2.13 Is the concrete surface of the stilling basin and apron (or
bucket) in good condition? Are there any indications of
pitting, cracking, spalling or wearing of the surface of
bedding concrete? If so, please give details of the nature and
extent of the damage.
1.2.13 Is there any indication of abrasion and cavitation damage
(pitting of concrete) especially at friction blocks , chute
blocks and slotted roller teeth, the surface near the lower
tangent point and the end sill? If so, please give the details of
nature and extent of damage.
1.2.14 Is the under drainage of the stilling basin (or bucket)
satisfactory? Are all the open drain holes clear and
functioning well?
F Intake/Outlet and Water Conveyance Structure
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F-1.1 Intake/Outlet Structure inspecting officer
1.1.1 Any problems inspecting intake/outlet structure (obstructed /
unsafe access)?
1.1.2 Any obstructions in, upstream or downstream of intake/outlet
structure?
1.1.3 Evidence of abrasion, cavitation or scour on intake/outlet
structure?
1.1.4 Any evidence of structural distress (displaced/offset/open
joints, cracking)?
1.1.5 Any evidence of surface defects and/or concrete/masonry
deterioration?
F-1.2 Water Conveyance Structure
1.2.1 Any problems inspecting intake/outlet structure (obstructed/
unsafe access)?
1.2.2 Any obstructions in, upstream or downstream of water
conveyance structure?
1.2.3 Evidence of abrasion, cavitation or scour on structure?
1.2.4 Any evidence of structural distress (displaced/offset/open
joints, cracking)?
1.2.5 Any evidence of surface defects and/or material
deterioration?
1.2.6 Any evidence of seepage or leakage from water conveyance
structure?
G-1 Hydro-Mechanical Component and Pump
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G-1.1 Spillway Gates (Radial gates, Vertical lift gates, Automatic gates) inspecting officer
1.1.1 Any problems inspecting gate/Stop-logs (obstructed/unsafe
access)?
1.1.2 Is the condition of the steel surface and the surface
paint deteriorated?
1.1.3 Are any connection bolts of rubber seals loosened or
damaged? If so, indicate the details of defects.
1.1.4 What is the general condition of rubber seals? Do any of the
rubber seals show signs of weathering, hardening, cracking or
tearing and damage?
1.1.5 Are the rubber seals of side and bottom touching uniformly
all along the sealing surface?
1.1.6 Do the rollers (wherever applicable) touch the track plates
uniformly? Are the rollers well lubricated?
1.1.7 Are the embeded parts of spillway gates, emergency gates
and stop-logs in sound condition and free from corrosion,
uneven wear, cracking, chipping and dents? If not, state the
nature of defects or deficiencies and observation, if any,
regarding such defects.
1.1.8 Check the following for structural soundness of all members
and welded, bolted and riveted connections, uneven wear,
uneven bearing, cracking, chipping and dents and indicate the
findings:
(1) Gate leaf and stiffeners
(2) End arms
(3) Trunnion girders / Yoke girder
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(5) Lifting beams
(6) Gantry cranes
(7) Tracks
(8) Trunnion bracket
(9) Chains/ wire ropes
(10) Bridge structure
1.1.9 Are the trunnion bearings of radial gates properly lubricated?
1.1.10 Is there any damage or wear caused to the seal plates? If so,
indicate the nature of damage noticed.
1.1.11 Are any of the mechanical or structural components and
fastners or seals subjected to excessive wear? If so, please
give details. Is there any tendency for recurring damage to
any particular component? If so, please give details.
1.1.12 Is sufficient stock of spares which need frequent replacement
maintained at the site?
1.1.13 Any issues with storage of equipment (emergency stop logs,
lifting beam and gate leaves)?
1.1.14 Any deterioration, corrosion? scaling? pitting? or cracking?
of equipment (connecting bolts, welds?)
1.1.15 Any obstructions preventing or impairing smooth operation?
1.1.16 Any problems with the rollers (not touching tracks,
inadequate lubrification)?
1.1.17 Any debris, etc., in the gate grooves?
1.1.18 Any damages to Radial Gate trunion pins? gate arms?
lubrication? etc.?
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1.1.19 Any damage to embedded parts above waterline? access inspecting officer
structure?
1.1.20 Any damage to concrete grooves?
1.1.21 Is the staff posted at the site for maintenance and operation of
gates, hoists, equipments and electrical installations, well
experienced, fully trained and conversant with the job
requirements and responsibilities?
1.1.22 Are the following documents maintained at the respective
location of all the units?
(1) Maintenance schedules specifying each operation, its
frequency and ‘due’ and’ done’ dates.
(2) Operating instructions with ‘dos’ and ‘don’t’ for all
operational units.
1.1.23 Are the trunnion hub and the brackets well maintained?
1.1.24 Are the trunnions likely to get submerged during actual
working of the spillway? if so, ascertain the causes for the
same and specify. Please enquire for occurrence of such
events, if any.
1.1.25 Are all the nuts of connecting bolts and anchorages properly
tightened?
1..1.26 Any other issues?
G-1.2 Hoists, Cranes and Operating Mechanisms
1.2.1 Are the hoists working satisfactorily?
1.2.2 Any problems inspecting hoist/crane/operating mechanism?
1.2.3 Is sufficient stock of spares which need frequent replacement
maintained at the site?
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1.2.4 Is the full length of the chains or wire rope of the hoist in inspecting officer
sound condition and free from broken strands?
1.2.5 Is the electrical wiring in sound condition?
1.2.6 Is the alternative power system for gate operation working
properly?
1.2.7 Is the alternate hand operation system of hoist working
1.2.8 Any deterioration of equipment (connecting bolts, welds,
surface, paint work?)
1.2.9 Any wear or damage to wire cables and other moving parts?
1.2.11 Any health and safety concerns (e.g. lack of "danger" sign
during maintenance)?
G 1.3. Spillway Bridge, Hoist Bridge, Trunnion Level Bridge Catwalks
1.3.1 Are the decking, girders and structural supports of spillway
bridge, hoist bridge, trunnion level bridge and catwalks
structurally sound?
1.3.2 Is the chequered platform of the bridge structurally sound and
safe?
1.3.3 Is there satisfactory arrangement to prevent unauthorized
entry into the control structures and bridges?
1.3.4 Are the structural members and joints sound and free from
corrosion?
1.3.5 When were the steel components painted last?
1.3.6 Is the surface of steel work and paints satisfactory?
1.3.7 Is the parapet or railing over the bridges sound, safe and
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painted? inspecting officer
1.3.8 Is the walkway properly enchored to the piers?
1.3.9 Are the track rails for gantry cranes structurally sound and
intact?
G-1.4 Valves
1.4.1 Any problems inspecting valve?
1.4.3 Any deterioration of valve and associated equipment?
G-1.5 Walls: Guide walls/Divide walls/Junction walls/Return walls/Spray walls etc. (Strike out
whichever is not applicable)
1.5.1 Are all the locations of such wall accessible for inspection,
maintenance and repairs?
1.5.2 Is the drainage of back sides of the walls (wherever
applicable) from the weep holes satisfactory? If not, indicate
the nature of deficiencies.
1.5.3 Is there any tendency for the water to undercut the ends of the
walls?
1.5.4 Is there any foundation erosion or scour noticed in the
vicinity of such walls? If so, give the details of nature and
extent of such damage.
1.5.5 Is there any surface erosion/damage caused, to face or body
of such walls?
1.5.6 Do any of the walls show symptoms of unusual settlement,
developments of cracks and tilting? If so, give details of the
defects noticed.
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1.5.7 Is there any damage to guide bunds? If so, give details of the inspecting officer
damage.
G-1.6 EndWeir
1.6.1 Is it accessible?
1.6.2 Is there any erosion, pitting or spalling of the concrete
or masonry surface?
If so, give details
1.6.3 Is there any scour noticed on the immediate downstream of
such weir? If so, give details of location and extent of such
damage.
G-1.7 HydraulicPerformanceofEnergy DissipationArrangements
1.7.1 Do the flow conditions in the stilling basin (or bucket) have
a tendency to draw material into the bucket and cause its
churning and abrasion damage to the surface of buckets
baffle blocks, apron and end sill?
Is the hydraulic performance in agreement with the results of
model studies? (wherever applicable)
Ascertain the performance from observed tail water rating
curves and deficient observation, if any, such as sweep outs
and excessive erosion under plunge pools and locations of
secondary rollers and retrogression.
G-1.8 Trash Racks
1.8.1 Is the trash rack fixed or movable?
1.8.2 What is the mode of cleaning? Is it manual or by TRCM?
1.8.3 Is the welding work on Trash Rack in sound health?
1.8.4 Any problems inspecting trash rack?
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1.8.5 Problems of excessive debris and/or inadequate cleaning? inspecting officer
1.8.6 Any deterioration of trash rack (rust, corrosion, and damaged
blades)?
G-1.9 Trash Rack Cleaning Machines
1.9.1 Any problems inspecting trash rack cleaning machine?
1.9.2 Missing or inadequate spare parts (particularly requiring
regular replacement)?
1.9.3 Any deterioration of equipment (wheel trolleys, gantry
structures, operating mechanism, connecting bolts, welds,
surface, paint work?)
1.9.4 Any wear or damage to wire cables and other moving parts?
1.9.6 Missing or inadequate provision of back-up/standby power
supply?
1.9.7 Any health and safety concerns (e.g. lack of "danger" sign
during maintenance)?
G-1.10 Pumps
1.10.1 Any problems inspecting pump?
1.10.3 Any deterioration of pump and associated equipment?
G-1.11 Approachb r i d g e ,operationplatformandcabin(foroutlets):
1.11.1 Are the decking, girders and structural supports of approach
bridge structurally sound?
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1.11.2 Is the floor of the operating platform structurally sound and inspecting officer
safe?
1.11.3 Is there satisfactory arrangement to prevent unauthorized
entry into the control structures of the outlet?
1.11.4 Are the structural members and joints sound and free from
corrosion?
1.11.5 When were the steel components painted last?
1.11.6 Is the surface of steel work and paint satisfactory?
1.11.7 Is the parapet or railing over the control tower, operating
platform and approach bridge sound and safe?
G-1.12 Outlet
1.12.1 Is the air vent periodically cleaned?
1.12.2 Are there any structural damages to the intake well?
1.12.3 Is there any leakage observed through the well proper and the
conduit concrete or masonry? If so, give details of its location
and extent.
1.12.4 Is there any damage noticed to the conduit concrete, breast
wall and gates lots?
1.12.5 Isthebye-pass valve/filling-in-valve (wherever provided)
operating satisfactory?
(a) Take operation trials of the following as provided
andrecord the observations and defects noticed, if any.
(1) Service gate(s).
(2) Emergency gate(s).
(3) Stop-log gate(s).
(4) Sluice valves.
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inspecting officer
Note-
(i) The operating trial for the emergency gate shall be taken
with service gate in partially open position to test the
capability of emergency gate for self-closing under these
conditions. The trial for the operation of the emergency
gate under balanced condition of water pressure also needs
to be taken
(ii) To guard against the possibility of outlet gate hoist being
operated forcibly after closed position of gate a
“Distinctive Mark” should be insisted or check the
functioning of the limit switches.
1.12.6 Are there vibrations and noise noticed in operation of out-let
gates at any time?
If so, are any periodical observations taken to ascertain their
severity?
1.12.7 Is the energy dissipation arrangement working satisfactorily for
all the discharges?
Is there any structural damage to the energy dissipation
structure? If so, give details of nature and extent of damage.
1.12.8 Is the conduit structurally sound and reasonably leak proof? If
not, give details of nature and extent of the defects.
1.12.9 Is there any seepage noticed around the conduit as ascertained
from the observations of the downstream conditions? If so, is it
likely to cause (In case of earth dams) erosion and piping?
G-1.13 OutletGates
1.13.1 Is the surface of gates and the paint deteriorated?
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1.13.2 Are the connecting bolts of rubber seals properly tightened or inspecting officer
damaged?
1.13.3 Do the rubber seals show signs of weathering and damage and
need replacements?
1.13.4 Are the rubber seals of side sand bottom touching the
bearing surface uniformly?
1.13.5 Do all the rollers touch the track plates?
1.13.6 Are the rollers well lubricated?
1.13.7 Are the stem rods for lifting the gates perfectly straight?
1.13.8 Is the operation of outlet gates smooth?
Are the actual operations of lifting and lowering of the gates
and hoist mechanisms adequate and smooth?
1.13.9 Are all the gears and hoist mechanisms well lubricated?
1.13.10 Is the storing arrangement for emergency gate leaves and the
stop logs in satisfactory condition?
1.13.11 Are the seal plates/seats in sound condition?
1.13.12 Is the full length of wire rope (wherever applicable) of the
hoist in serviceable condition and free from any broken
strands?
1.13.13 Are all the nuts of connecting bolt and anchors properly
tightened?
1.13.14 Are all the lifting beams in proper working order and in
levelled condition. If not ascertain the nature and extent of
problems. Do any of the mechanical or structural parts of the
gate, fasteners of hoist show signs of excessive wear? If so,
please give details.
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1.13.15 Is there any tendency for recurring damage to any particular inspecting officer
component or components? If so, please give details.
1.13.16 Is sufficient stock of spares, which need frequent
replacement, maintained at the site?
G-1.14 River Outlet/River S luice
1.14.1 Is the overall condition of river outlet works/river sluices
satisfactory?
Is the operation of the gate (Service/Emergency/Stop-log)
satisfactory as ascertained by taking operating trial? If not,
indicate the defects noticed.
1.14.2 Are the trash racks (wherever provided) cleaned
before monsoon?
1.14.3 Is there excessive silting on the upstream of the sluice?
1.14.4 When were the gates last opened for desilting, etc.?
1.14.5 Please indicate the approximate quantity of the leakage
through the gates, if any.
1.14.6 Is there any seepage or leakage through the conduit surface?
1.14.7 Is there any damage to the upstream and
downstream convergence of the conduit?
1.14.8 Is the condition of energy dissipation arrangement
satisfactory?
If not, indicate nature and extent of damage. Is there any
retrogression noticed in the downstream channel? If so, give
details of nature and extent of damage.
H-1 Access Road
H-1.1 General Condition
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1.1.1 Any problems ensuring security of dam site (including gates inspecting officer
and fencing)?
1.1.2 Is there a properly constructed and well maintained all
weather access road to the dam site?
1.1.3 What is the type of the pavement of the access road and its
condition?
1.1.4 Are there properly constructed and well maintained access
road arrangements to the following components for
inspection, maintenance and repairs? Top of Dam Spillway
Gates and hoisting arrangement Drainage gallery, adits and
exits Bridge structure Downstream stilling basin Junction and
abutments Outlet control tower Outlet gates Toe of earth
dam, downstream drainage arrangements and berms. All
saddle dams.
1.1.5 What is the general condition of all the masonry structures on
various access roads?
1.1.6 Are all the structures on the access roads adequately safe for
allowing passage of plant machinery for emergent repairs?
1.1.7 Any obstructions along or at entrance to access road
(temporary or long-term)?
1.1.8 Any slope stability issues (road embankment or adjacent
slopes)?
1.1.9 Profuse growth of weeds/grass on or in vicinity of access
road?
1.1.10 Any drainage problems (standing water on or adjacent to
road)?
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1.1.11 Any other degradation to road surface (ruts, potholes, inspecting officer
cavities, cracking)?
I-1 Instrumentation
I-1.1 General Condition
1.1.1 Are all the instruments installed accessible? (Attach separate As per Annexure-III
list).
Are all the locations properly lighted, ventilated and
adequately protected from possibilities of damage?
1.1.2 Any problems inspecting instrument (obstructed/unsafe
access)?
1.1.3 Is the instrument vulnerable to damage or theft (inadequate
protection)?
1.1.4 Any problems ensuring correct functioning of instrument
(lighting, ventilation)?
1.1.5 Any evidence of degradation to condition of instrument
(rusting, vandalism)?
1.1.6 Are all the instruments in working order? Ascertain the cases
of instruments going out of order and indicate.
1.1.7 Are all the registers of observations posted up-to-date?
Please take test observations and initial the register.
1.1.8 Are all the plotting of the instrumentation data completed up-
to-date?
Are sufficient stocks of spares, gauges, master gauges,
stationary items etc., maintained at the site for uninterrupted
data collection?
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1.1.9 Operator or public safety issues? inspecting officer
I-1.2 CommunicationFacilities
1.2.1 Are following facilities available at dam site?
(1) Wireless Telephone / mobile/Fax/Internet
1.2.2 Any other issue (please indicate part, location, etc., as
necessary)
K-1 Emergency Preparedness
K-1.1. Emergency Action Plan
1.1.1 Is the Emergency Action Plan (EAP) prepared for the dam as
per the national guidelines? If not, the expected date of
preparation of guidelines
1.1.2 When EAP was last updated?
1.1.3 If not, are any dam staff unaware or insufficiently conversant
with the EAP?
1.1.4 Any concerned authorities unaware or insufficiently
conversant with the EAP?
1.1.5 Are communication directories/contact details and other
dynamic information are being updated annually?
1.1.6 Any problems accessing or operating the communication/
warning system?
1.1.7 Are inundation maps updated and available to concerned
authorities?
1.1.8 Are the concerned authorities informed about the system of
emergency reporting procedures and warning?
1.1.9 Are available safety spots on the downstream of the dam
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identified and made known to the concerned authorities? inspecting officer
Are adequate warning devices and facilities provided at the
dam?
1.1.8 Are proper arrangements made for security of the dam and
preventing cases of unauthorized trespass, vandalism and
sabotage to the dam works?
1.1.9 Date of last annual stakeholder consultation meeting along
with mock drill exercise conducted
1.1.10 Does the EAP disseminated to all the concerned
stakeholders?
K-1.2 Inspection of Records
1.2.1 Whetherfollowing Dam Safety Documents areprepared and
approved by the competent authority?
I. As Built Drawings
II. EAP
III. Completion Report
IV. DataBook
V. OandMmanual
1.2.2 Are the relevant documents reviewed and updated from time
to time?
1.2.3 Are all the members of the maintenance staff adequately
trained and fully conversant with their responsibilities
concerning.
(a) Designer’s Operation Criteria.
(b) Standing Operating Procedures.
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(c) Maintenance and Vigilance Procedures of the dam. inspecting officer
(d) Maintenance and operation of all control equipments.
(e) Reservoir Operation Schedules, Gate Operation Schedule
(f) Maintenance and Operation of all instruments.
(g) Identification of signs of deficient behavior.
(h) Reporting Procedures of emergency situations.
(i) Emergency repairs
L-1.1 Inspection Photographs

1.1.1 Information to be furnished as per Annexure - II
a
Respond either yes (Y), no (N) or not applicable (NA).
b
Condition: Please rate the condition as either Satisfactory, Fair, Poor or Unsatisfactory as described below:
1. Satisfactory - No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance
is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the applicable
regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
2. Fair - No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal loading conditions. Rare or
extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the
range to take further action.
3. Poor - A dam safety deficiency is recognized for loading conditions which may realistically occur.
Remedial action is necessary. Poor may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis
parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Further investigations and studies are
necessary.
4. Unsatisfactory - A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial
action for problem resolution.
Part 2b – Consolidated Dam Health Status Report:
Observations/Significant
SN Remedial Measures Suggested
Deficiencies Noticed
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
..
..
10.
Overall condition of dam based on above inspection – Unsatisfactory/Poor/Fair/Satisfactory (tick

appropriate)
Overall Safety Category* of the Dam -
Category I– deficiencies which may lead to failure;
*
Category II – major deficiencies requiring prompt remedial measures;

Category III – minor remedial measures which are rectifiable during the year
Name of Official(s) and Signature(s) :
Date:
ANNEXURE-I
CHECKLIST OF VARIOUS INSTRUMENTS INSTALLED ON LARGE DAMS
Name of Dam: Location:

Agency Analysi
Date last
calibrati responsib s of Data
Since Whether
Observatio le for data sent to
when in on
Sl. Locatio ns data done at DSO
Name of Instruments Nos. installed working Date for maintained collection field Remarks
No. n regularl
(Month/ condition next (Yes/No) and level y?
Year) (Yes/No) calibratio processin (Yes/No (Yes/No)
n g )
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11) (12)
HYDRO-METEOROLOGICAL INSTRUMENTS
1. Raingauge on Dam
Raingauge in the
2.
Catchment
3. Pan Evaporimeter
Wind Velocity
4.
Recorder
Wind Direction
5.
Recorder
Wave Height
6.
Recorder
Wet and dry bulb
7.
Thermometer
Agency Analysi
Date last
Since Whether
when in on
No. n regularl
n g )
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11) (12)
8. Barometer
Thermometers for air
9.
Temp.
Thermometers for
10. Reservoir Water
Temp.
Automatic Weather
11.
Station
Reservoir level gate
12. (i) Staff gate
(ii) Automatic
Other Hydro-
meteorological
Instruments, if any
13.
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
GEO-TECHNICAL INSTRUMENTS
1. Piezometers
Agency Analysi
Date last
Since Whether
when in on
No. n regularl
n g )
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11) (12)
(i) Stand pipe
(ii) Casagrande
(iii) Twin Tube
(iv) Vibrating wire
Uplift pressure cell
(i) For permeable
2. foundation
(ii) For Rock
foundation
Strain Gauge
(i) Mechanical
3. Strain Gauge
(ii) Electrical Strain
Gauge
Strain Meter
4.
(i) Vibrating wire
Thermometers
5. (i) Resistance
(ii) Vibrating Wire
Agency Analysi
Date last
Since Whether
when in on
No. n regularl
n g )
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11) (12)
Stress Meter
6. (i) Mechanical
(ii) Electrical
Seepage
Measurement
7.
(i) V-Notch
(ii) Other devices
Automation
(i) Data logger
8. (ii) Data Acquisition
system
(iii) Computers
9. (i) Plumb Bob –
Direct
(ii) Plumb Bob –
Inverted
(iii) Detachable
Gauges for
Surface
Displacement
(iv) Joint meter for
Agency Analysi
Date last
Since Whether
when in on
No. n regularl
n g )
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11) (12)
internal joint
movement
(v) Tilt Meter
(vi) Foundation
Settlement
Deformation
Meter
(vii)Inclinometer
Other Geotechnical
Instruments, if any
10. (i)
(ii)
(iii)
GEODETIC INSTRUMENTS
1. Total Station
2. Survey Markers
3. Settlement Plates
SEISMIC INSTRUMENTS
1. Seismograph
Agency Analysi
Date last
Since Whether
when in on
No. n regularl
n g )
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11) (12)
2. Accelerograph

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SCHEDULED DAM SAFETY INSPECTION FORM 1

Part 1a - Inspection Details:

Dam Name: Project ID Code (PIC):

Part 1b - Inspection Remarks:

Response Observations and

L-1.1 Inspection Photographs

Overall condition of dam based on above inspection – Unsatisfactory/Poor/Fair/Satisfactory (tick

Category II – major deficiencies requiring prompt remedial measures;

CHECKLIST OF VARIOUS INSTRUMENTS INSTALLED ON LARGE DAMS

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