Regulatory Frameworks for Dam Safety: A Comparative Study

by Salman M.A. Salman, Daniel D. Bradlow, Alessandro Palmieri

'Regulatory Frameworks for Dam Safety' was conceived and prepared in response to growing concern over the safety of dams. Given the large number of dams around the world, the safe operation of dams has significant social, economic, and environmental relevance. A dam failure can result in extremely adverse impacts, including a large-scale loss of human life. For countries with large stocks of dams, the issue of dam safety is critical. The book examines...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0821351915
• ISBN13: 9780821351918
• Release Date: October 2002
• Publisher: World Bank Publications
• Length: 159 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.9" x 8.9"