VIR - Meander Dam Checklist

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VIR - Meander Dam

Routine Inspection

Audit Information

Dam Info

Auditor

Dean Anyon
Brett Bennett
Bill Whinnett
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Names

Company

Signature

Weather Conditions

Signs of Unauthorised Entry

General Comment

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Reservoir

Reservoir

Reservoir Banks

OK
Wave Damage
Slips
Slides
Other Issues

Reservoir Level (m)

Reservoir Volume (ML)

RL of Intake

All Closed
397.0 (Gate 5)
392.0 (Gate 4)
387.0 (Gate 3)
382.0 (Gate 2)
377.0 (Gate 1)

Distance of Intake Below Water Level(m)

Outlet Tower Pressure Differential (m difference in head)

General Observations

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Dam Wall

Dam Left Abutment

Upstream Face

Ok
Movement
Cracking
Erosion
Other Issues

Crest and Parapets

Ok
Movement
Cracking
Erosion
Other Issues

Downstream Face

Ok
Movement
Cracking
Erosion
Other Issues

Downstream Face Leakage

OK
Face Joints
Pipes
Other

Dam Survey Points

OK
Damage or Vandalism

Dam Right Abutment

Viewed From

Upstream Face

Ok
Movement
Cracking
Erosion
Other Issues

Crest and Parapets

Ok
Movement
Cracking
Erosion
Other Issues

Downstream Face

Ok
Movement
Cracking
Erosion
Other Issues

Downstream Face Leakage

OK
Face Joints
Pipes
Other

Dam Survey Points

OK
Damage or Vandalism

Comments

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Outlet Tower

Outlet Tower - Section 5.5 of OM Manual

Concrete

OK
Movement
Cracking
Leakage
Other

Lighting

OK
Light Not Working
Other Issues

Steelwork (inc Trashracks)

OK
Damage
Corrosion
Other Issues

Monorail Hoist/Cable

OK
Damaged
Not Working
Not Secured
Other

Toaster Rack

OK
Poor Working Condition
No Available Means of Moving Rack
Other

Debris at Upstream Face

Comments

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Spillway

Spillway

Dam Spilling

Spillway Approach

OK
Obstructions
Blockage
Other Issues

Crest

Ok
Movement
Cracking
Erosion
Other Issues

Downstream Face

OK
Movement
Cracking
Erosion
Leakage
Other Issues

Boat Boom

OK
Movement
Corrosion
Breakage
Attachment Point in Poor Condition

Spillway Apron

Apron Wall

OK
Movement
Cracking
Erosion
Leakage
Other Issues

Exposed Rock

OK
Rock Displacement
Other Issues

Comments

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Dam Gallery and Valve Chamber

Dam Gallery and Valve Chamber - Section 5.5 OM Manual

Concrete

OK
Movement
Cracking
Leakage
Other

Upstream Drainage Pipes

OK
Leakage
Other

Foundation Drainage Pipes

OK
Leakage
Other

Lighting

OK
Light Not Working
Other Issues

Steelwork and Pipework

OK
Leakage
Corrosion
Other Issues

Ventilation Pipe

OK
Blockage
Other

Comments

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Outlet Works and Mini-Hydro Powerstation

Outlet

Pipework

OK
Valves Damaged
Corrosion
Leakage
Other

Concrete

OK
Movement
Cracking
Leakage
Other

Open Channel

OK
Cracking
Erosion
Other

Diversion Conduit

OK
Leakage
Other

Irrigation Valve

OK
Valves Damaged
Corrosion
Leakage
Other

Mini-Hydro

Misc Mini-Hydro Equipment

OK
Poor Working Condition
Other

Comments

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Dam Releases

Dam Releases

Mini-Hydro Release Valve Open

Irrigation Valve Open

Downstream of Dam

Downstream Of Dam

Left and Right Banks

OK
Leakage
Erosion
Slides
Other Issues

River Bank

OK
Leakage
Erosion
Rock Displacement
Other Issues

Water Quality

Blue-green algae - visual evidence?

Blue-green algae -odour?

If yes, has sample been collected for analysis?

Comments

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Summary

Summary of Required Actions

Are there any items which require more detailed monitoring?

Is an inspection by specialist personnel required?

Is further advice required?

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Contacts

Brett Bennett - Scheme Operator

Mike O'Shea - Emergency Event Manager

David Mohr - Dam Safety Engineer

Please note that this checklist is a hypothetical example and provides basic information only. It is not intended to take the place of, among other things, workplace, health and safety advice; medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment; or other applicable laws. You should also seek your own professional advice to determine if the use of such checklist is permissible in your workplace or jurisdiction.