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80<br />
C<br />
Appendix C<br />
Operation<br />
There is a sense in which ‘operation’ is usually considered something different from<br />
design. However, if certain things to do with operation are not carried out, they can<br />
negate the effectiveness of the design and render the dam not fit for its purpose. For this<br />
reason, the designer should incorporate in the instructions to the owner, warnings about<br />
the importance of the following things (at least) in ensuring satisfactory performance:<br />
• No cattle should be allowed on the embankment or spillway channel.<br />
• No trees or heavy vegetation should be allowed on the embankment or in the<br />
spillway channel.<br />
• Always regularly clear any blockages or accumulation of debris from the spillway<br />
channel.<br />
• Regularly test the operation of the outlet valves (see also under Operation elsewhere<br />
in this booklet).<br />
• Inspect and carry out dam safety surveillance regularly (see Appendix A and Section 6<br />
of this booklet).