Table 3 Characteristics of ten sample dams
Dam No. |
Year built |
Height (m) |
Storage capacity (ML) |
Purpose of dam |
Year repaired and/or maintained |
1 |
1963 |
4 |
600 |
Irrigation and drainage for Tan Moc commune |
2007 |
2 |
1970 |
6 |
800 |
Irrigation and drainage for Tan Moc commune |
1986 and 2008 |
3 |
1973 |
4 |
500 |
Irrigation and drainage for Tan Moc commune |
2007 |
4 |
N/R |
5 |
500 |
Irrigation and drainage for Tan Moc commune |
N/R |
5 |
1975 |
6 |
2500 |
Irrigation and drainage for Tan Moc and Phi Dien communes |
2008 |
6 |
1972 |
5 |
2000 |
Irrigation and drainage for Tan Moc and Phi Dien communes |
It has never been repaired or maintained until now |
7 |
N/R |
5 |
600 |
Irrigation and drainage for Tan Moc commune |
2008 |
8 |
1969 |
2.5 |
350 |
Irrigation and drainage for Tan Moc commune |
It has never been repaired or maintained until now |
9 |
1986 |
2 |
300 |
Irrigation and drainage for Tan Moc commune |
2007 |
10 |
1964 |
3 |
1000 |
Irrigation and drainage for Tan Moc commune |
N/R |
Note: N/R = Not recorded. All of the dams were rated as high hazard as many dwellings are located downstream of and in close proximity to the dam.