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- Title
Introducing a Low-Head Dam Fatality Database and Internet Information Portal.
- Authors
Kern, Edward W.; Hotchkiss, Rollin H.; Ames, Daniel P.
- Abstract
Low-head dams can cause dangerous currents near the downstream face of the structure. Fatalities at low-head dams with such currents, often referred to as 'drowning machines,' are poorly documented. This technical note presents a new database of fatalities at low-head dams in the United States together with an interactive map and web-based user interface. The primary purpose of the system is to raise awareness, generate interest, and educate the general public and decision makers regarding these dangerous structures and the need for remediation. The database was designed as a normalized relational database of event dates, severity, location, reporter, and other circumstances. The open-access user interface allows the general public to browse fatal incidents by geographic location and to read incident circumstances. The system allows submission of new contributions from users including all metadata needed to characterize the incident. The database is structured to include documentation verifying each entry. The site can be viewed at .
- Subjects
DAM accidents; DAM safety; DROWNING; DATABASES; INFORMATION resources management
- Publication
Journal of the American Water Resources Association, 2015, Vol 51, Issue 5, p1453
- ISSN
1093-474X
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1111/jawr.12289