Uncertainty analysis of dam-break flood risk consequences under the influence of non-structural measures

Advances in Dam-Break Modeling for Flood Hazard Mitigation: Theory, Numerical Models, and Applications in Hydraulic Engineering

“…To this end, the identification of meaningful flood hazard indicators and associated flood hazard classifications is crucial to the correct quantification of flood hazards in areas that would be potentially floodable in the event of a dam failure [106]. Flood damage and life loss models are thus essential to predict the potential impact of a catastrophic dam accident, especially when different flood alert systems or non-structural mitigation measures must be tested or compared (e.g., [107,108]).…”

“…The need for effective flood risk management is even more urgent in developing countries (it is worth noting that three contributions to the Special Issue consider dambreak case studies concerning dams located in Algeria, Turkey, and Brazil). Climate change may increase the likelihood of dam failures, and the severity of the dam-break consequences may be exacerbated by the increasing exposure and lack of preparedness of the population at risk [108].…”