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Government Decree on Dam Safety (No. 319/2010).

Country/Territory
Finland
Document type
Regulation
Date
2010
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Water
Keyword
Waterworks Hazards Data collection/reporting
Geographical area
Arctic, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

This Decree provides rules for the design, construction and operation of dams so as to ensure their safety. It provides rules for hydrological dimensioning, dam break hazard analysis, emergency action plans, safety monitoring programmes and information system to be maintained by the owner of the dam.

Full text
English
Website
www.finlex.fi

References - Legislation

Implements

Dam Safety Act.

Legislation | Finland | 2009 (2014)

Keyword: Waterworks, Hazards, Data collection/reporting, Classification/declassification, Early warning system, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX