Sustainable Reservoir Development and Management

Edited by Kuniyoshi Takeuchi, Mike Hamlin, Zbigniew W. Kundzewicz, Dan Rosbjerg & Slobodan P. Simonovic

Contents

• Kuniyoshi Takeuchi, Michael Hamlin, Zbigniew W. Kundzewicz, Dan Rosbjerg, Slobodan P. Simonovic
  Preface, v-vi
   
• List of contributors, x

  CHAPTER 1
  Introduction

  (edited by K. Takeuchi & D. Rosbjerg)

• 1.1 Objective K. Takeuchi, Z. W. Kundzewicz, D. Rosbjerg & S. P. Simonovic, 1
   
• 1.2 Background and scope K. Takeuchi, Z. W. Kundzewicz, D. Rosbjerg & S. P. Simonovic, 1
   
• 1.3 Current status of reservoirs, 4
   
  • 1.3.1 Number, size and shape of reservoirs K. Takeuchi, 4
  • 1.3.2 Land efficiency discussion of large reservoirs K. Takeuchi & S. P. Simonovic, 7
  • 1.3.3 Reservoir sedimentation K. Takeuchi, 9
  • 1.3.4 Factors controlling the future needs of reservoirs K. Takeuchi & S. P. Simonovic, 10
  
   
• 1.4 Critiques of present reservoirs P. Hjorth, Z. W. Kundzewicz, L. S. Kuchment & D. Rosbjerg, 14
   
  • 1.4.1 Introduction, 14
  • 1.4.2 Environmental effects of reservoir construction, 16
  • 1.4.3 Socio-cultural and institutional problems, 20
  • 1.4.4 Problems related to the use of reservoirs, 22
  • 1.4.5 Concluding remarks, 25
  
   
• References, 28

  CHAPTER 2
  Sustainability and Reservoirs

  (edited by K. Takeuchi & Z. W. Kundzewicz)

• 2.1 Notions of sustainable development, 31
   
  • 2.1.1 Introduction K. Takeuchi & Z. W. Kundzewicz, 31
  • 2.1.2 Sustainable development: perspective of WCED and UNCED K. Takeuchi & Z. W. Kundzewicz, 31
  • 2.1.3 Indicators of sustainability Z. W. Kundzewicz, 36
  • 2.1.4 Follow-up discussions of sustainable development K. Takeuchi, S. P. Simonovic & Z. W. Kundzewicz, 37
  
   
• 2.2 Sustainable development and management in the reservoir context, 43
   
  • 2.2.1 Introduction K. Takeuchi & Z. W. Kundzewicz, 43
  • 2.2.2 Integrated water resources management K. Takeuchi & P. Hjorth, 44
  • 2.2.3 Notion of multiple objectives P. Hjorth, Z. W. Kundzewicz & S. P. Simonovic, 47
  • 2.2.4 Risk- and uncertainty-related considerations P. Hjorth, Z. W. Kundzewicz & K. Takeuchi, 51
  • 2.2.5 Systems view S. P. Simonovic, 54
  • 2.2.6 Sustainability criteria for possible use in reservoir analysis S. P. Simonovic, 55
  • 2.2.7 Rationale of the checklist for sustainable reservoir development and management K. Takeuchi, 58
  
   
• References, 60

  CHAPTER 3
  Comparative Assessment of Reservoirs with Non-reservoir Alternatives

  (edited by Z. W. Kundzewicz)

• 3.1 Introduction Z. W. Kundzewicz &. P. Hjorth, 63
   
• 3.2 Multipurpose reservoirs versus alternatives Z. W. Kundzewicz, P. Hjorth & K. Takeuchi, 64
   
  • 3.2.1 Water demand and supply, 66
  • 3.2.2 Energy, 72
  • 3.2.3 Flood control, 76
  • 3.2.4 Other purposes, 77
  
   
• 3.3 Final remarks Z. W. Kundzewicz &. P. Hjorth, 78
   
• References, 80

  CHAPTER 4
  Design and Management of Reservoirs

  (edited by S. P. Simonovic & K. Takeuchi)

• 4.1 Introduction S. P. Simonovic, 81
   
  • 4.1.1 Structure of the chapter, 81
  • 4.1.2 Dimensions of reservoir analyses, 82
  
   
• 4.2 Hydrological input for reservoir design and management, 84
   
  • 4.2.1 Time series analysis of reservoir inflows L. S. Kuchment, 84
  • 4.2.2 Use of inflow forecasts for efficient management of reservoirs K. Takeuchi, 89
  
   
• 4.3 Methodological contributions to the design and management of sustainable reservoirs, 95
   
  • 4.3.1 New method for the design of a sustainable reservoir A. S. Kotula & S. P. Simonovic, 95
  • 4.3.2 Methodology for reassessment of existing reservoirs S. P. Simonovic, 106
  • 4.3.3 Methodology for net benefit allocation for reservoir redevelopment N. Okada & H. Sakakibara, 112
  • 4.3.4 The least marginal environmental impact (LMEI) rule for reservoir sizing K. Takeuchi & M. M. Hufschmidt, 120
  
   
• 4.4 Conclusion S. P. Simonovic, 124
   
• References, 126

  CHAPTER 5
  Case Studies

  (edited by D. Rosbjerg)

• 5.1 Introduction D. Rosbjerg, 129
   
• 5.2 The Alta hydropower development scheme N. R. Saelthun, 130
   
  • 5.2.1 Introduction to the Alta case, 130
  • 5.2.2 The river, 130
  • 5.2.3 Undercurrents in society, 132
  • 5.2.4 The Alta hydropower scheme, 134
  • 5.2.5 "The Alta affair", 136
  • 5.2.6 Impacts of reservoir development, 138
  • 5.2.7 Design and management of reservoirs, 140
  • 5.2.8 Comparative assessment of the reservoir with non-reservoir alternatives, 141
  • 5.2.9 Sustainability issues, 141
  
   
• 5.3 Aswan High Dam H. Fahmy, 142
   
  • 5.3.1 Introduction to the Aswan case study, 142
  • 5.3.2 Inundation of populated areas, 144
  • 5.3.3 Sedimentation problems, 147
  • 5.3.4 Conclusion on the Aswan case study, 150
  
   
• 5.4 Management of annual peak flows to restore aquatic resources in Green River, Utah E. D. Andrews & L. A. Pizzi, 151
   
  • 5.4.1 Introduction to the Green River case study, 151
  • 5.4.2 Historical development of Colorado River basin water resources, 153
  • 5.4.3 Hydrology of the Green River basin, 155
  • 5.4.4 Ecological and geomorphological alteration of the Green River, 161
  • 5.4.5 Anticipated benefits of increased flood magnitude and duration, 163
  • 5.4.6 Conflicts and opportunities for increased flooding, 164
  • 5.4.7 Conclusion on the Green River case study, 166
  
   
• 5.5 Projects undertaken to achieve sustainable development of dam reservoirs in Japan S. Ikebuchi, N. Okada & H. Sakakibara, 167
   
  • 5.5.1 Introduction to the Japanese reservoir policy, 167
  • 5.5.2 Projects related to sustainable development of reservoirs, 167
  • 5.5.3 Legal arrangements for social impacts of dam construction projects, 169
  • 5.5.4 Water quality conservation measures for dam reservoirs, 170
  • 5.5.5 Rehabilitation of an existing reservoir, 171
  • 5.5.6 Improvement of the management and operation of dam reservoirs, 173
  • 5.5.7 Regional promotion and regional planning centred around dams, 174
  • 5.5.8 Other issues, 177
  • 5.5.9 Conclusion on the Japanese study, 178
  
   
• 5.6 Concluding remarks on the case studies D. Rosbjerg, 179
   
• References, 180

  CHAPTER 6
  Checklists and Concluding Remarks

  (K. Takeuchi, Z. W. Kundzewicz, D. Rosbjerg, S. P. Simonovic)

• 6.1 Checklists for sustainable reservoir development and management, 183
   
• 6.2 Concluding remarks, 187