2015-3 Juan Carlos de Cea: Overview of dams in Spain

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Time: September 22, 2015

Lecturer: Juan Carlos de Cea (Ministry of Agriculture - Tajo River Basin Authority; SPANCOLD)

Report: Overview of dams in Spain

Contents:
    - Basic data of Spain
    - Water management system in Spain
    - The first significant problem (unequal distribution, scarcity and floods, irregular river regimes)
    - Some dams and main causes of dam failure
    - Portfolio characteristics
    - Dam evolution
    - Are more dams necessary?
    - Irrigation ponds also fail
    - Dam safety regulatory framework
    - Dam safety reviews

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