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Supplementary Dam Site Selection Using a Geospatial Approach: A Case Study of Wivenhoe Dam

Authors :
Aseel Zytoon
Zahra Gharineiat
Omar Alajarmeh
Source :
ISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information, Vol 13, Iss 6, p 180 (2024)
Publication Year :
2024
Publisher :
MDPI AG, 2024.

Abstract

Flooding, exacerbated by climate change, poses a significant threat to certain areas, increasing in frequency and severity. In response, the construction of supplementary dams has emerged as a reliable solution for flood management. This study employs a geospatial approach to assess the feasibility of constructing a supplementary dam near Linville, Brisbane, Australia, with the aim of mitigating floods and preventing overtopping failure at Wivenhoe Dam. Using QGIS software and a 25 m resolution DEM from the Queensland Spatial Catalogue ‘QSpatial’ website, four potential dam sites were analysed, considering cross-sections, watershed characteristics, and water volume calculations. Systematic selection criteria were applied on several dam wall options to identify the cost-effective and optimal one based on the dam wall dimensions, volume-to-area, and volume-to-cost ratios. The selected option was further assessed against predefined criteria yielding the optimal choice. The study provides insights into the feasibility and effectiveness of supplementary dam construction for flood mitigation in the region, with recommendations for future research and implementation plans for the asset owners.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
22209964
Volume :
13
Issue :
6
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
ISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.6c8e958dff344bffb814901136da13dc
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3390/ijgi13060180