BDS 22nd Biennial Conference - Keele University
About The Conference:
Welcome to the website for The British Dam Society 22nd Biennial Conference. The conference will be held at the University of Keele (Chancellors Building) from Wednesday 11th until Saturday 14th September 2024.
The conference will run on a similar format to our last conference in Nottingham in 2022 with technical sessions each morning and a choice of site visits or technical workshops in the afternoons. The technical workshops will cover a number of topics to ensure that a wide range of delegate interests and training needs are covered within the conference.
After the successful changes/additions that were made for the last conference, we are pleased to continue with a similar format for this years:
- New Exhibitor Drinks Reception on Wednesday evening
- Young Professionals led social event on Thursday evening
- BDS Formal Dinner & Binnie Lecture on Friday evening
- Possibility of upgrading accommodation to the on-site hotel
- Electronic copy of the technical proceedings only
The main theme of the conference will be Managing Risks for Dams and Reservoirs and will cover topics including the following:
- Risk assessments – research, case studies and guidance
- Reducing risks - mitigations/improvements
- Risks and impacts associated with climate change
- Service reservoirs and small raised reservoirs
- Legislation and guidance
- Developments of Reservoir Safety Management Plans (RSMP)
There will be an exhibition space located in the Chancellors building, where all technical sessions, workshops, refreshments and meals will be held during the conference (except the BDS Formal Dinner). Organisations interested in an exhibition space should book an ‘Exhibitor Full Conference’ package on the registration page. A maximum of 20 exhibitor spaces are available. Spaces will be allocated on a first come first served basis. See ‘Exhibitor Flyer’ below for more details.
Sponsorship opportunities will also be available during the conference. Information regarding the opportunities available are detailed in the ‘Sponsor Flyer’ below.
Accompanying persons are welcomed. No formal accompanying persons visits will be organised by the BDS. However, recommendations for day trips and entertainment in the Keele area will be provided on request.
Please contact: BDSconference@britishdams.org for any other conference matters.
This page will be updated as further information and papers become available.
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Synopses and Proceedings
| Synopses of all papers which will be published in the Conference Proceedings are available. | Synopses |
| Conference proceedings have been made free of charge in the time preceding the Conference. | See Below |
Session 1 Papers
- Yuste Zaballos et al; A review of the applicability of the EA reservoir flood mapping specification for reservoir risk assessments
- Mason et al; Risk Informed Decision Making for Dinas Dam
- Waller et al; Improving the quality of flood modelling studies for reservoir safety assessment
- Shaw et al; Developing a new hazard classification for Reservoir Safety in England and Wales
- Safavian & van Heerden; Risk-based approach for safety review of tailings dams
Session 2 Papers
- Webster et al; Skavica Hydropower Project: Mitigation of seismicity and foundation conditions through dam geometry and grout curtain design
- Warren et al; The Development of Reservoir Safety Management Plans
- Vaschetti et al; Geomembranes in new pumped storage schemes
- Ribeiro & Harker; St Blazey Flood Storage Reservoir: A Case Study on the Importance of a Holistic Approach to Reservoir Risk Assessment
- Stehle et al; Buckshole Reservoir: Use of Physical Modelling to Optimise a Risk-based Solution
Session 3 Papers
- Holland et al; Risk Assessments for Reservoir Safety – The Value of a Risk-Based Approach
- Fisher; Ground Investigation through London’s raised reservoirs with a summary of ground investigation risks and recommendations, citing techniques used at two sites
- Teixeira et al; Different Approaches to Assessing and Improving Stability of Dam Structures
- Butler et al; Novel geophysical ground imaging technology for the automated long-term monitoring of reservoir dams
- Swetman et al; Upper Carno: A case study of multidisciplinary remedial works of an embankment dam
- Hamlyn et al; Looking into reservoir geophysics – emerging technologies
- Heidarzadeh et al; Lessons for dam safety in the UK from the landslide-generated waves incident in the Apporo dam reservoir, Japan
- Restorick-Vyse et al; Megget Reservoir: Investigation into potential internal erosion in an asphaltic concrete core rockfill dam
Session 4 Papers
- West et al; Understanding the flood risk benefit of small reservoirs and recommendations for maintenance
- Nicole-Gaughan et al; Lessons Learnt from the First Inspections of Reservoirs (with capacities of 10,000m³ - 25,000 m³) in Wales.
- Courtnadge; Bruton Flood Storage Reservoir – Adopting a risk-based approach to assessing spillway adequacy
- Yeoh & Garattini; A Pragmatic Approach for Mitigating Siltation Clearing in Confined Spaces and Culverts in Flood Storage Reservoirs
- Penman et al; Design and Construction of an Open Stone Asphalt Spillway for Wychall Flood Storage Reservoir
Session 5 Papers
- Walker et al; Draycote Reservoir – Drawdown Enhancement
- Coombs et al; Multiple Types of Spillway Installation/Refurbishment in Wales (Ten years of experience)
- Crook & Martin; Challenges in inspecting and assessing performance legacy bellmouth drop shaft and siphon spillways
- McHugh et al; Re-establishing and improving Scour Capacity at Daer Reservoir
- Carruthers et al; Improving the emergency drawdown reliability at Llyn Brenig reservoir – Part II
- Aguilar et al; Managing risks associated with the infilling of the adit at Tunstall Reservoir
- Handley et al; Valve Tower GRP Lining - Llyn y Fan Fach Refurbishment
- Coombs et al; Holistic photographic surveys and AI defect identification of the shaft and tunnels at Dinorwig Power Station
Session 6 Papers
- Mehta et al; Adapting earthworks design for adverse weather conditions
- Hussain et al; Hydrological Risk Management for Proposed Mentarang Induk Hydroelectric Project in Indonesia
- Molyneux et al; PMP - Maximum Precipitation, Probably
- Zwiers et al; Numerical simulation and assessment of a clay embankment dam experiencing climate-induced deformation
Poster and Speed Run Presentation Papers
- Monroy; The use of vibrating wire piezometers to measure matrix suction in dams
- Qi et al; Leakage Remediation Works at the Hampton Distributing Reservoir
- Toulson et al; Case studies from permanently installed siphon works
- Down; Leakage Remediation at a Small Heritage Reservoir
- Mosca et al; The 2020 national seismic hazard maps for the United Kingdom
- Hitchins & Morgan; Developing and Understanding of the Reservoir Safety Risks of Non-Statutory Reservoirs
- Benn et al; Overflow and outlet screens
- Dutton et al; River Roding Flood Storage Reservoir – CFD modelling and optimisation of a double baffle outlet to manage risk of tailwater
- Brown et al; Risk assessment of existing flood detention (storage) reservoirs
- Dickens & Martin; Design of Dam Safety Measures for three dams in Zambia
- Carruthers & McAree; Control of reservoir water levels during construction when existing scour facilities are not available
- Edmondson & Taylor; Springwell Service Reservoir, managing and effectively mitigating ground risks in design and construction.
- Vaschetti & Verdel; Recent underwater geomembranes solutions for dams and canals
- Molyneux & Welbank; The role of the Construction Engineer and Panel of Specialists in the modern contracting world
- Davy & Bowman; The Effect of Pretreatment of Organic Matter on the Outcomes of Dispersion Tests
- Warren et al; Managing risk at Victoria Service Reservoir
- Cornelius & McAree; Case studies from challenging pipes and valves works
Workshop Papers