Paper

Study on Reservoir Dredging Simulation


Authors:
Tsu-Kuang Hsieh
Abstract
The increase in annual sediment deposits in the Feitsui Reservoir is a serious problem. Reservoir dredging is complementary to watershed management to extend the reservoir’s life and eliminate the need for a new water storage project. A cost-benefit analysis was needed to estimate the benefit-cost ratio of dredging. Data and information from five reservoirs that were dredged in Taiwan were used to calculate the input variables for Program Dredge, and a computer program that simulates the effects of dredging. The program was run to calculate the benefit-cost ratio for the five reservoirs. The values of the input variables from the five other watersheds and conservative assumptions were applied to calculate the benefit-cost ratio of dredging for the Feitsui Reservoir.
Keywords
Reservoir Dredging; Program Dredge; Cost-Benefit Analysis
StartPage
367
EndPage
373
Doi
10.5963/JWRHE0404007
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