Pakistan is categorised as one of the most water-stressed countries in the world. The management and storage of water through the construction of dams and reservoirs is therefore an indispensable requirement. As a result, the expansion in Pakistan's water resources sector has witnessed significant developments during the past few years. The planning and design of a dam project is a multidisciplinary exercise. This book discusses in detail the various phases of the planning and construction of dams. These include surveys and investigations, hydraulic model studies, river diversion and construction, instrumentation and monitoring, and watershed management. The author also discusses the different types of dams according to their classification by functions, construction materials, structural design and hydraulic design. Other components of dam construction such as spillways and outlet structures have also been explained.

Examples with solutions for the various stages of dam engineering are also provided. This book will serve as a key reference for practising engineers and consultants, as well as teachers and students of engineering. Book jacket.