Simulation of breach outflow for earthfill dam

• Main Authors: Razad A.Z.A., Muda R.S., Sidek L.M., Azia I.S.A., Mansor F.H., Yalit R.
• Other Authors: 55812761600
• Format: Conference paper
• Published: Institute of Physics Publishing 2023
• Subjects: Cameron Highlands; Malaysia; Pahang; West Malaysia; Computer simulation; Dams; Floods; Water supply; Earth-fill dams; Emergency response plans; Empirical equations; Flood mitigation; Hydroelectric schemes; Probable maximum floods; Property damage; Simulation procedures; conference proceeding; dam construction; damage; earth dam; flooding; hydroelectric power; mortality; numerical model; outflow; prediction; water supply; Hydroelectric power plants

Dams have been built for many reasons such as irrigation, hydropower, flood mitigation, and water supply to support development for the benefit of human. However, the huge amount of water stored behind the dam can seriously pose adverse impacts to the downstream community should it be released due t...