CHECK LIST ON DAM SAFETY ASPECTS AS PER CWC GUIDE LINES

PREMONSOON INSPECTION REPORT 2013

DATE OF INSPECTION: 04-06-2013
WATER LEVEL: +199.59
(ON THE DAY OF INSPECTION)
I . GENERAL:
1.

Name of the Dam:

Bhupathipalem Reservoir project

2.

Purpose of Project :

Irrigation

3.

Village

Bhupathipalem

4.

Mandal / District:

Rampachodavaram/ East Godavari

5.

Global Coordinates:

6.

Year of completion:

2011

7.

First filling (Year/ Level):

2011/+202M

8. Benefits to accrue/ accrued

Latitude:1702651

a) Irrigation

:11525 Acr

b) Water Supply : 33 villages

c) Power

: No

d) Other benefits : No
II. IMPORTANT CONTROLLING LEVELS (in meters):
1.

Top of dam level (T.D.L)

: +207.5 M

2.

Maximum Water level (M.W.L) : +204 M

3.

Full Reservoir level (F.R.L)

: +204 M

4.

Sill level of Irrigation sluices

: +194.75 M

5.

Sill level of scouring sluices

: NA

6.

Spillway crest level

: +196.50 M

7.

Minimum draw down level

: +196.00 M

8.

Lowest river bed level

: +175.50 M

9.

Deepest foundation level

: +169.50 M

III. IMPORTANT SALIENT FEATURES:

1. Gross storage capacity at F.R.L (M Cum)

: 18.1

2. Gross storage capacity at M.W.L (M Cum) : 18.1

3. Live storage capacity at F.R.L (M Cum)

: 11.41
1

Longitude: 8104556

4. Dead storage capacity in (M Cum)

: 6.85

5. Area of Fore-Shore at F.R.L (Ha) :199.6

6. Total Catchment Area (Sq.Km)

: 264

7. Inflow design flood

(PMF/SPF/Any other) (Cumecs)

: 2314

8. Spillway design discharge (Cumecs)

: 2314

9. Type, Number and Size of Gates (m)

: Radial Gates, 6 nos ; 10.0 X 7.5M

10. Height of the Earth dam (m)

a) Above Deepest Foundation

: 34.77 M

b) Above Lowest river bed

: 34.77 M

11. Height of Spillway/NOF from

Deepest foundation (m)

: 27 M

12. Total length of dam (m)

a) Length of earth dam

: 674M

b) Length of spillway

: 74M

c) Length of NOF

: NO

13. Top width of Earth dam

14. Total Ayacut (Ha) :

:6M
Wet: 1226

Dry: 3438

Total: 4664

IV. DETAILS OF INSPECTION.

1. Name and designation of the Inspecting officers

: G.Ramachandra Rao, Executive Engineer

2. Name and designation of the field officers present

: R.Appa Rao, Dy. Executive Engineer

: G.Suresh, Asst. Executive Engineer
: U.Ramamohan Rao, Asst. Executive Engineer

3. Date of inspection and the corresponding Reservoir water level

a) Maximum and Minimum water levels reached
during the last season with dates

: +203.60/04-11-2012
: +199.75/19-07-2012

b) Maximum overflows during preceding

monsoon with dates

: 9065 cusecs/04-11-2012

4. Does the officer in charge of the operation

and maintenance of dam posses all the records

:
2

as given in the Annexure I ( Ref. Annexure I )

Yes

No

G.Ramachandra Rao,Executive Engineer

N.A

5. History of past distress, if any, and

brief details of remedial measures carried out
6. When and by whom was the dam inspected
immediately preceding this inspection
7. Are the items pointed out during the last
Inspection properly attended to?.(If not
State deficiencies yet to be corrected)

Separate log book manual for the items 5,6&7 has

to be enclosed. It should contain all the observation

v/s Recommendations in chronological order duly
signed by the competent authority as given in para 1
of the decisions taken by the SDSC meeting.
8. Whether Vigilance and Watch & Ward are provided

: Yes, 3nos watchmen and 4noshelpers

provided

9. Have the observations of inspecting officer in respect

of all the dam components are easily furnished as
given in the Annexure II

: yes
ANNEXURE II

INSPECTION OF DAMS AND ANCILLIARY WORKS:

Observations and
Item No.
(1)

Items of Inspection
(2)

recommendations of the
inspecting offer.
(3)

A . EARTH DAM:
I. DOWN STREAM DRAINAGE
1.

Are there any Signs of water logging, slushy conditions

or growth of aquatic weeds on the downstream of the dam.

2.

: NO

Are there any standing pools of

water in the down stream area of dam?
If so, give their locations and extent.

3.

Are there any boils observed in the Vicinity of the

3

: NO

are

downstream toe of the dam.

: NO

4.

Is the downstream area sufficiently clear and free.

: YES

5.

Whether chainage stones are fixed up on the top of the dam.

: NO

6.

Whether the B.M. is connected with the G.T.S.

: YES

II. Toe drains and chutes

i)

Are the longitudinal toe drains

and chutes freely draining ?

ii)

: YES

Is the pitching to the drains &

chutes intact.

iii)

: YES

Is there any weeds growth in toe drains &

chutes.

iv)

: NO

Indicate other defects noticed in these toe

drains & chutes, if any ?

: NO

III. Outfall drain:

i)

Is the Out fall drain in proper shape and

grade and freely draining ?

: YES

ii)

Is the outfall drain properly cleaned and maintained ?

: YES

iii)

Does the out fall drain show any standing pools

of water or weed growth.

: NO

IV. SEEPAGE MEASUREMENTS :

1. Is the quantity of seepage being daily or periodically
measured with respect to water level in reservoir and recorded.
please check the registers and record Observations.

: YES

2. Does it show any abnormal raise or fall? If, so, does it

have any relation to a Certain reservoir level elevation.

: NO

3. Does the seepage flow show a turbid colour at any stage?

Was such a Phenomenon observed at any stage at any
location in the past.

:NO

4. What is the measured rate of seepage flow with date

and reservoir level.
i) On the day of present inspection.

: instrumentation work not completed

ii) Minimum since last June.

iii) Maximum since last June.

:
4

5. i) Is the portion of upstream and downstream of measuring

points of seepage easily accessible with proper steps and
path and free vegetation growth.

: YES

ii) Are the measuring points properly located, constructed

and maintained so as to give accurate and reliable
measurements of seepage.
iii) Is the method of taking seepage measurements satisfactory.

: YES
: YES

EARTH DAM SECTION - CREST (TOP WIDTH OF THE DAM) :

1. Is the crest profile at proper elevation ?

: YES

2. Is the surface of the crest free from undulations and

localised depressions or heavings ?

: YES

3. Does it develop any visible cracks

in transverse or longitudinal directions.

: NO

4. What is the condition of the edges of the crest ?

Is ramp provided? Have they got eroded and cut up resulting
in reduced effective width ?
5. Is the crest free from local slips through out its length on either side.

: Good, Ramp provided, NO

: YES

6. Do the headers, guard stones and parapet provided at the

edges of the crest appear in proper profile and plumb?

: YES

EARTH DAM SECTION - UP STREAM AND

DOWN - STREAM SLOPES:
1. Indicate the general conditions of up stream pitching,
Down stream pitching / turfing and rock toe.

: Good

2. Do the upstream and downstream slopes show any sign of

bulging or concavity? If, so indicate their locations and extent.

: NO

3. Are any longitudinal or transverse crakes noticed in any

part of the slopes?

: NO

4. Is there any profuse growth of bushes or weeds over any

portion of the dam? If so, indicate the locations.

:NO

5. Do the upstream or down stream slopes show existence

of crab holes or holes made by resents or burrowing.
6 . Are there any wet or slushy patches and concentrated leaks / springs
or trickles observed on the downstream slopes or the toe?
If ,so indicate their locations and extent. Please look out for
5

: NO

patches of extensive vegetation growth and examine them

carefully and record your findings.

: NO

7. Are all the rain cuts and erosion channels properly treated and made good ?

: YES

8. Please indicate location or recurring damages if any.

: NO

JUNCTION OF EARTH DAM MASONRY - CONCRETE

DAM SECTIONS AND OUTLETS:
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 Enquiries
and record the findings.

: NO

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 location and the extent nature of deficiency.

: NO

3. Is there any tendency for surface erosion at the junctions?

: NO

FUNCTION OF RELIEF WELLS:

1. Are the relief wells in good working conditions
and functioning well.

: N.A

2. Are the relief wells, properly cleared periodically?

Please indicate the dates of last cleaning and the
next cleaning due.

: N.A

3. Are the necessary plant and equipment for cleaning

relief walls, available with the office.

: N.A

BREACHING SECTION ( IF PROVIDED )

1. Is the Breaching section easily accessible?

: N.A

2. Is the condition of the breaching section satisfactory?

: N.A

3. Is the note of instructions as to when and how to operate

the breaching section satisfactory?

: N.A

4. For reconstruction after the breach are the following items

decided in advance?
i) Quarry for embankment material.

: N.A

ii) Suitable routes of access

6

iii) Agency, plant and machinery for its reconstruction.

: N.A

iv) Is the maintenance staff fully aware of the instructions

at (3) and (4) of the above.

: N.A

5. Ascertain and indicate the latest event of operation of breaching

section and its performance.

: N.A

6. Is the surplus course from the breaching section required

up to natural valley ?

: N.A

7. Is the course formed ?

8. Is the surplus course assigned later as agriculture land or house site ?
9. If so what steps are taken ?

: N.A

: N.A

NOTE:- For items pertaining to spillway, Gates, sluices and

outlets etc., Please refer points 4,5,6,7,8,9,11,12,13, under
masonry/concrete Dams.
B. MASONRY / CONCRETE DAM :
Observations and
Item No.

Items of Inspection

recommendations of the
inspecting offer.

(1)

(2)

(3)

I . UPSTREAM AND DOWN STREAM FACES;

1. Examine the monolith and construction joints for such
defects as cracks, open joints, spalling ,seepage
leaching etc., and indicate the findings.
2.

: NO

Is the upstream face of the dam in good condition ?

If not, indicate the nature and extent of deficiency.

: YES

3. Is any spalling or cracking observed on the downstream

face especially near the zone of concentration of stress
like the location of abrupt Change in geometry or at the
openings? If so, indicate the details or observations.

: NO

4. Is there excessive seepage/ sweating at any location on

the down-stream face of the dam ?

: NO

5. Examine the roadway/top of the dam for offsets, opening

7

of construction joints, condition of parapet,

drainage, lighting etc.,
: Good
II. DRAINAGE GALLERY
1 . GENERAL :
i) Is the drainage gallery easily accessible? and does
it have adequate lighting facilities with sufficient stand
by units of lighting? If not, indicate the deficiencies.

: YES

ii) Are proper arrangements made for the measurement of

seepage in to gallery ? Is the seepage from?
a. Porous pipes.

: YES

b. Foundation drains.

: YES

c. Monolith joints.

d. Other seepage locations measured separately.

: NO

iii). Are the above arrangements Satisfactory ?

: YES

2 . SEEPAGE FROM FOUNDATION :

i) Is there has been a substantial reduction in the seepage
through the foundations ? List due to choking
of the drain holes.

: NO

ii) Are all the foundation holes periodically cleaned? Indicate

last date of such cleaning and extent of variation observed
in the seepage discharge before and after the cleaning.

: NO

iii) Are measurements of uplift pressure taken regularly? What

was the uplift pressure at the highest reservoir level during
last season? Is observed uplift with in design limits.

: NO

iv) Are the seepage water and the deposit in any form, the seepage
being regularly examined for chemical composition.

: YES

v) Are any seepage water spring is observed in the down stream

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 any chemical tests are made of water
Samples from such springs for dissolved salts.

: NO
8

3. SEEPAGE FROM BODY WALL (NOF / SPILLWAY) :

i) What is the seepage into gallery from the porous pipes
in the dam at F.R.L. condition. How does it compare
with the seepage (for the Corresponding water level)
when the reservoir was first filled ?

:instrumentation work not completed

ii) If there has been substantial reduction in this seepage,

ascertain and indicate the probable reasons there for.

: NO

iii) Is a Statement showing the surface area of the dam (water side)
calculated for each meter rise of water level available ?

: NO

iv) What was the total seepage per square meter of upstream
face submerged during inspection ?
v)

: NO

Is there any excessive seepage from any body

drain or any other location in the gallery.

: NO

vi) What steps are being taken for regular periodical.

Cleaning of the porous pipes.
vii)

: NO

Was there been a tendency for gradual reduction of drainage

through pipes and progressive appearance of sweating on the

Downstream face of the dam.

viii) Has there been considerable leaching from the seepage water
and deposition of lime near the seepage exit spot.
ix) Are the samples of the seepage water and the reservoir
water being regularly tested.
x) Has the total leaching been estimated.
xi) Is the seepage on the downstream face of the dam measured?

: NO
: YES
: NO

What was the seepage on the date of inspection? What is the

maximum seepage during the past one year ?

4.

: N.A

OPERATION & MAINTENANCE OF GATES

A ) SPILLWAY GATES (RADIAL / VERTICAL) :

a)

No. & size, type of spillway gates and other gates wherever applicable.
Are the following documents available at site
i. A complete set of detailed design calculations
together with the drawings of gates, gate grooves, embedded
parts, hoisting machines and controls etc.,
: YES
ii. Designers operating criteria and / or detailed operating instructions
for the various types of gates installed in the dam.
9

: YES

iii. Maintenance schedule specifying each operation its frequency and for due and done dates.
: YES
iv. Operating instrumentation with Dos and donts for all operational units.
: YES
b.
Is the condition of the steel surfaces and the surface points deteriorated?
: NO
c.
What is the general condition of rubber seals? Do any of the rubber seals show signs of weathering,

hardening, cracking or tearing and damage?

: NO
Do the rollers (whether applicable) touch the track plates uniformly.
: NO
Are the Electrical motors, gear systems, limit switches brackets, bush bearing etc. or hoist

f.

mechanism well lubricated.

: YES
Are limit switches properly set .It is the operation of the above smooth and satisfactory? If not,

g.
h.

list out individual results and observations.

: YES
Are the trunnion bearings of radial gates properly lubricated?
: YES
Is the full length of wire rope of the hoist in sound conditions and free from broken strands?

i.
j.

: YES
Is the Electrical wiring in sound condition
: NO
Is the alternative power system for gate operation working properly. Give details of generating
sets and stand by units and the time required to operate all gates on the alternative power
system, on the basis of actual latria operation, Check for diesel stock for operation of generator,

k.

battery charger available / battery available in spare.

: YES (No battery spare )
Is the operation, which is stand by in case of electrical hoists, tried and found satisfactory?

l
m.
n.

Please take test ; trial and ascertain. : YES

Are the hydraulic hoists working satisfactory
: NA
Are the trunnion hub and the brackets well maintained? : YES
Are the Trunion likely to get submerged during actual working of the spillway? if so, ascertain
the causes for the same and specified .Please enquire for occurrence of such events if any.

o.

: NO
Whether gate grooves are cleaned and no boulders, logs, weed etc., got wedged

p.

: YES
Is sufficient stock of spares which need frequent replacement maintained at the site?

q.

: YES
Is the staff posted at the site / maintenance and operation of gates, hoist, equipments and
electrical installation, well experienced fully / trained and conversant with the job requirements

r.

and responsibilities : NO
What is the exercising frequently? When were the gates last exercised. : Regularly in

s.
t.

monsoon, & 2 Months

Performance during inspection.
: Good
Change over switches for main power supply to generator supply to generator supply are
provided?

: YES

u.

Frequency of greasing and lubrication to gates

: Every 6 months

v.

Frequency of painting to gates

: 2 years
10

w.

Working condition of generator.

: good

4.

x. Application of Cadmium compound to wire ropes. :6 months

Spillway bridge, hoist bridge, hoist bridge, catwalks and other bridges where ever
applicable.
Access to vital parts.
: YES
Are there satisfactory arrangements to prevent unauthorized entry into the control structures

a
b
c
d
e.
5.
a

and bridges?
: YES
When were the steel components painted last?
: 2 Years back
Is the surface of steel work and paint satisfactory?
: No
Is the parapet or railing over the bridge sound and safe. : Good
Energy dissipation arrangements:
Can the tail pond be drained easily for inspection of the stilling basin? If not what are the short
comings? Please ascertain and indicate the last event of inspection of stilling basin and apron in

b.

good condition
: YES
Are there any indications of pitting, cracking, spilling or wearing of the surface of bleeding

c.

concrete? If so, please give details of the nature and extent o the damage. : NO
Is there any indication of abrasion and cavitations damage(Pitting of concrete) especially at friction

6.

block / chute blocks the surface near the lower tangent point and the end sill : NO
Walls:
Guide walls/Divide walls, junction Wall/Returns / splay walls etc.(Strike out whichever is not

a.
b.

applicable)
Are all the location of such walls accessible for inspection, maintenance and repairs. :YES
Is the drainage of back sides of the walls (wherever applicable) from the weep holes

c.
d.
e.
f.

satisfactory?
Is there any foundation erosion or scour noticed in the vicinity of such walls?
Is there any foundation erosion or scour noticed in the vicinity of such walls?
Is there any surface erosion damage caused to face of body of such walls.
Is there any damage to guide bunds ? If so, give details of the damage?

7.
i
ii
ii
iii

: YES
: NO
: NO
: NO
: NO

End Weir ( end sill )

Is it accessible?
:YES
Is there any erosion pitting of spilling of the concrete / masonry surface? If so give details. : NO
Is there any scour noticed on the immediate downstream of such weir.
: NO
Is so, give details of location and extent of such danger?
:NA

8.

Instruments installed and observations:

Instruments, installed.
i Are all the instruments installed properly accessible?
: not installed
ii Are all the locations properly lighted, ventilated and adequately protected from possibilities of
damages.

: not installed
11

NO

b.

Are all the instruments in proper working order? Ascertain the cases of instruments going out of
order and indicate.

c.

: not installed

Are all the registers of observations posted upto date? Please take test observations and put
initials in the registers.

: instruments not installed

d.

Are the instruments recalibrated periodically. : N.A

e.

Are the instruments checked for faulty readings, and if so, corrective measures taken from time
to time

f.

: N.A

Horizontal & vertical alignment instrumentation (inclinometers and inverted plumb bobs etc). In
concrete structures does the measurements of inclinometers, inverted plumb bobs or from the
existing records of alignment and elevation surveys indicate any change from the original

g.

position of the structure. : N.A

Seismic instrumentation, does the existing records of seismic instrumentation reveal the seismic
activity in the area and the response of the structure to fast earth quakes.: N.A

9.
a
b
c
d.

Out let :
Is the air vent periodically cleaned
: YES
Are there any structural damage to the intake walls? Such as leakage noticed through walls.
: NO
Is there any leakage observed through the conduit, concrete or masonry?
If so, give details of its location and extent.
: NO
Take operating trials of the following as

provided and record the observations and defects noticed if any.

i) Service gate/s
: NO
ii) Emergency gate/s
: NO
iii) Stop log gate/s
: NO
e.
f.

Are the trash racks (wherever provided) cleaned before monsoon. : NA

Are there vibration and notice noticed in operation of outlet gates at any time? If so, are any

g.

periodical observations taken to as certain their severity? NO

Is there any structural damage to the energy dissipation structures. If so, give the details of

h.

natural and extent of damage: NO

Is there any seepage noticed ground the conduit as ascertained from the observations of the
downstream conditions? If so, is it likely to

10.
A

cause (in case of earth dams) erosion and piping? NO

Outlet gates:
Is the surface of gates and the paint deteriorated? NO
12

b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.

Do the rubber seals show signs of weathering and damage and need replacements? NO
Do all the rollers touch the track plates? YES
Are the rollers well lubricated? YES
Is the operation of outlet gates smooth? YES
Are the stem rods for lifting the gates straight? YES
Are the actual operation of lifting and lowering of the gates and hoist mechanisms smooth and

satisfactory? YES
Are all the gears and hoist mechanism well lubricated? YES
Is the storing arrangement for emergency gates and the stop logs in satisfactory condition. YES
Are the seal plates in sound condition. GOOD
If not ascertain the type of damage and indicate.
Is the full length of wire rope (Wherever applicable) of the hoist in serviceable condition and

l.
m.

free from any broken strands? If so, Cadmium compound is to be applied. GOOD
Is sufficient stock of spares which needs frequent replacement are maintained at site? YES
Whether hand cranks are kept under lock and key and not attached on hoist mechanism when

operated by electrical energy? YES

Weather warning sign indication Danger, do not switch on is hung during maintenance? YES

o.
p.
q.

Ascertain weather the operating crane is in working condition: Not erected

Weather there is a Stand by power supply? YES
The alternative sources of power

h.
i.
j.

1. Is the generator in the working condition

YES

(Age)
2. Frequency of exercise. Once in 3 days
3. Is it developing full voltage? YES
4. Is the wiring in tact? And is the changeover Switch is in working condition? YES
11.

5. Are the spares available at site?. YES

River outlet / River Sluice & Gates ( Not installed)

a.

Is the operation of the gate satisfactory

b.

ascertained by taking an operating trial? If not indicate the defects noticed.

Ascertain weather the trash rack ( weather provided ) cleaned before monsoon.

c.
d.
e.
f.
g.

As certain weather there is excessive silting on the upstream of the sluice.

As certain when were the gates opened for desilting etc?
Please indicate weather there is any leakage through the gates.
Is the condition of energy dissipation arrangements satisfactory?
Is there any retrogression noticed in the downstream . If so, give details of nature and extent
damage.

12.
a.

Emergency preparedness
Are the project officials well convergent with the emergency action plan, reporting procedures,
13

b.
c.
d.

warning procedures. YES

When was the emergency action plan last reviewed? 1 Month back
Are the communication directories updated? YES
Are the concerned authorities informed about the system of emergency reporting procedures

e.
f.

and warning? : YES

Are the inundation maps updated? :YES
Are available safety spots on the downstream of the dam identified, and made known to the

g.
h.
i.
j.

concerned authorities? :YES

Is the communication system working satisfactory ? Mobile Phones
Are adequate warning devices and facilities provided at the dam? YES
Is the downstream warning system operational(Siren) YES
Are proper arrangements made for security of the dam and preventing cases of un-authorized

k.
13.
a.

sabotage to the dam works? YES

Is down stream warning system operable on alternative power supply? YES
Access Roads:
Is there a properly constructed and

b.
c.

well maintained all weathered road to the dam site? YES

What is the type of pavement of the access road and its condition? BT to be laid
Are there properly constructed and well maintained access road arrangements to the following

i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
v.
vi.
vii.
viii
ix
x
xi
d.

components for inspection /maintenance and repairs?

Top of the dam
YES
Spillway
YES
Gates and hoisting arrangement YES
Drainage gallery
YES
Bridge structures
YES
Downstream stilling basin YES
Junction and abutments YES
Inlet gates
YES
Outlet gates
YES
Toe of the earth dam downstream drainage arrangements on various access roads. YES
All saddle dams NA
What is the general condition of all the structures on various access roads? GOOD
Are all the structures on the access roads adequately safe, for allowing passage of plant/
machinery for emergent repairs? YES

14.
1.

Communication facilities:
Are following facilities available at dam site?
i. Wire less NO
ii. Telephone YES

2.

iii. Telegraph NO
Weather the following Meteorological observations are made?.

14

a. Rainfall (ordinary and self recording). NO

b. Evaporation ( Pen Evaporameter) NO
c. Wind velocity and direction ( Recorders) NO
d. Wave weight (Recorders) NO
e. Air temperature (Max/Min) NO
f. Reservoir water temperature (Thermometer) NO
g. Humidity (Wet and dulb temperature) NO
h. Atmospheric pressure ( Borometer) NO
i. Sun shine ( Sun shine recorder) NO
15. General assessments of condition of the dam
Please give general assessment of safety of dam for normal operation. Please enumerate all your
observations which you feel are adverse to safety of the dam for normal operation.
The dam is in healthy condition.

15