What is BDS?
The British Dam Society (BDS) is an Associated Society of the Institution of Civil Engineers. It consists of individual and corporate members. It is open to anyone wanting to share experience or knowledge of all aspects of dams and reservoirs.
BDS News
British Dam Society - 22nd Biennial Conference - SOLD OUT
Thank you to those who have registered for the BDS conference. We can confirm that we have about 300 delegates signed up to the event, inclusive of 17 exhibitors. Thank you to our confirmed Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze sponsors for committing to support the event.
Main delegate tickets SOLD OUT prior to the closure of ticket sales.
British Dam Society 2024 Conference - LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER
The British Dam Society 22nd Biennial Conference will be held at the University of Keele (Chancellors Building) from Wednesday 11th until Saturday 14th September 2024.
Registration for this event will close on Sunday 28th July 2024 (midnight).
Currently more than 260 delegates and 16 exhibitors are confirmed to be attending. As of writing, there are fewer than 30 tickets remaining.
British Dam Society 2024 Conference - FINAL WEEK OF REGISTRATION
The British Dam Society 22nd Biennial Conference will be held at the University of Keele (Chancellors Building) from Wednesday 11th until Saturday 14th September 2024.
Registration for this event is now open and will close on Sunday 28th July 2024 (midnight). Register now to secure your spot. Currently more than 180 delegates and 15 exhibitors are confirmed to be attending.
British Dam Society 2024 Conference – 2 Weeks left to register
The British Dam Society 22nd Biennial Conference will be held at the University of Keele (Chancellors Building) from Wednesday 11th until Saturday 14th September 2024.
Registration for this event is now open and will close on Sunday 28th July 2024 (midnight).
28th ICOLD Congress and 93rd Annual Meeting - Chengdu, China, 15th to 23rd May 2025
Chengdu in China will be hosting the 28th ICOLD Congress and 93rd Annual Meeting in May 2025. This promises to be a very interesting event, particularly bearing in mind some of the impressive dams that have and our currently being constructed in China. More details can be found in the initial bulletin that has been released, under the following link. Please note that the deadline for submission of abstracts is 31st August 2024.
Events
BDS Event:- 10 years of NRW’s reservoir journey (NRW)
Date: 14 October 2024
18:00 - 19:30
Location: ICE, One Great George Street, Godfrey Mitchell Theatre
Llyn Celyn Reservoir (near Bala) - BDS Site Visit
Date: 17 October 2024
Location: Llyn Celyn - Bala - Wales