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Inventory of regulated dam projects

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Annual snapshot of the provincial inventory of regulated dams organized by consequence classification and ownership categories.

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Consequence classification ratings for dams and canals

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Dam safety regulatory requirements are established based on the consequence classification of the structures and/or risks or hazards posed by the structures. Dam safety uses five consequence... More ≫

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Dam safety regulatory requirements are established based on the consequence classification of the structures and/or risks or hazards posed by the structures. Dam safety uses five consequence classifications for dams or canals based on the potential downstream consequences of a failure. The classifications are similar to those suggested by the Canadian Dam Association. The factors at risk that influence the consequence classification include downstream populations, the environment, the economy, cultural values and downstream infrastructure.

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Dam and canal safety guidelines

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The purpose of the regulation is to promote the safety of dams and canals primarily to prevent loss of life, and secondly, economic losses due to failure of these structures. These guidelines... More ≫

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The purpose of the regulation is to promote the safety of dams and canals primarily to prevent loss of life, and secondly, economic losses due to failure of these structures. These guidelines provide information as to how the regulation is administered by the Dam Safety and Water Projects Branch of Alberta Environmental Protection. These guidelines were originally published in February 1979 and updated in January 1983.

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