Table 1

1 January 2000


Table 1: Classification of dams based on the incremental consequences of dam failure
Incremental consequence category Potential incremental consequences of failure
Life safety consideration Economic, social & environmental consideration
Very high Large number of lives lost Extreme damages
High Some lives lost Large damages
Low Less than one life lost Moderate damages
Very low No life lost Minor damages



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