HYDROPOWER DAM SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST TEMPLATE

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--- RESERVOIR MONITORING ---
[ ] Reservoir Water Level (meters)
[ ] Inflow Rate (cubic meters/second)
[ ] Outflow Rate (cubic meters/second)
[ ] Date of Measurement
[ ] Time of Measurement
[ ] Water Clarity (Visual Assessment) (Clear, Slightly Turbid, Turbid, Very Turbid)
[ ] Weather Conditions at Time of Measurement
[ ] GPS Location of Measurement Point

--- DAM STRUCTURE INSPECTION ---
[ ] Crack Width (mm)
[ ] Crack Location (e.g., upstream face)
[ ] Description of Any Visible Deterioration
[ ] Joint Condition (Good, Fair, Poor)
[ ] Settlement (mm)
[ ] Photographic Evidence of Deterioration
[ ] Concrete Discoloration Observed? (Yes, No)
[ ] Date of Last Repair

--- SPILLWAY FUNCTIONALITY ---
[ ] Spillway Discharge Capacity (cfs)
[ ] Reservoir Water Level (feet)
[ ] Time of Spillway Gate Opening/Closing
[ ] Spillway Gate Operation (Automatic/Manual) (Automatic, Manual)
[ ] Gate Alignment (Left/Right) (Left, Right)
[ ] Observations (Gate Movement, Noise, etc.)
[ ] Date of Last Spillway Cleaning
[ ] Photographs of Spillway Operation

--- OUTLET WORKS EVALUATION ---
[ ] Penstock Pressure (PSI)
[ ] Discharge Flow Rate (cfs)
[ ] Valve Operational Status (Open, Closed, Partially Open, Locked Closed, Manual Override Active)
[ ] Intake Screen Condition (Clean, Slight Debris, Moderate Debris, Heavy Debris)
[ ] Observations - Unusual Noises/Leaks
[ ] Last Valve Maintenance Date
[ ] Inspector Signature

--- INSTRUMENTATION & MONITORING SYSTEMS ---
[ ] Piezometer Reading (Settlement Point 1)
[ ] Piezometer Reading (Settlement Point 2)
[ ] Strain Gauge Reading (Dam Face)
[ ] Time of Last Data Download
[ ] Data Download Status (Successful, Partial, Failed)
[ ] Date of Last Calibration
[ ] Notes on System Performance
[ ] Screenshot of Monitoring Dashboard

--- EMBANKMENT STABILITY (EARTHFILL DAMS) ---
[ ] Embankment Settlement (mm)
[ ] Slope Angle Deviation (degrees)
[ ] Evidence of Piping? (Yes, No, Uncertain)
[ ] Description of Slope Instability Signs (if any)
[ ] Seepage Rate (liters/second)
[ ] Erosion Protection Measures Present? (Riprap, Vegetation, Geotextile, None)
[ ] Last Vegetation Inspection Date

--- CONCRETE CONDITION (CONCRETE DAMS) ---
[ ] Concrete Cover Thickness (mm)
[ ] Joint Condition (Excellent, Good, Fair, Poor)
[ ] Description of Any Visible Cracks (Location, Width, Length)
[ ] Evidence of Alkali-Silica Reaction (ASR)? (Yes, No, Uncertain)
[ ] Crack Width (mm) - Maximum Observed
[ ] Upload Photo of Dam Face (Section A)
[ ] Date of Last Concrete Repair

--- SEEPAGE CONTROL ---
[ ] Total Seepage Volume (Gallons)
[ ] Seepage Rate from Toe (Gallons/Hour)
[ ] Seepage Appearance (Color/Texture) (Clear, Cloudy, Silty, Oily)
[ ] Description of Seepage Location(s)
[ ] Evidence of Erosion Near Seepage Points? (Yes, No, Uncertain)
[ ] Date of Last Grouting/Sealing Activity
[ ] Notes/Observations Regarding Seepage Control Measures

--- EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN (EAP) REVIEW ---
[ ] Last EAP Training Date
[ ] EAP Familiarity Level (Staff) (Fully Familiar, Somewhat Familiar, Not Familiar)
[ ] Number of Staff Trained on EAP
[ ] Summary of Recent EAP Drills/Exercises
[ ] Communication System Status (During Emergency) (Operational, Partially Operational, Non-Operational)
[ ] EAP Document Version (Current)
[ ] Estimated Time for Notification of Authorities

--- WILDLIFE & ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS ---
[ ] Fish Passage Status (Clear, Partial Obstruction, Complete Obstruction, Under Construction/Maintenance)
[ ] Aquatic Vegetation Density (Scale of 1-5)
[ ] Observations Regarding Bird Nesting Activity
[ ] Evidence of Erosion Along Shoreline? (Yes, No, Uncertain)
[ ] Last Wildlife Survey Date
[ ] Notes on Water Quality (e.g., clarity, odor)

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