Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment for Dams in Canada

Designation Number:
CSA S910.1
Standard Type:
National Standard of Canada - Domestic
Standard Development Activity:
New Standard
ICS code(s):
13.020.10
13.060.01
03.100.70
Status:
Proceeding to development
SDO Comment Period Start Date:
SDO Comment Period End Date:
Posted On:

Scope:

Scope of the Project Work: CSA S910.1 Vulnerability Assessment for Dams will be intended to establish a clear framework for conducting climate change vulnerability assessments for dams in Canada. The standard will be fit to purposes and will work towards including requirements for determining the potential impacts of climate change on dam components and operations and the implications it might have for their strategic asset management processes providing a basis for climate change adaptation planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, specific to the dam system.

The scope of the project work does not include :

- The physical impacts or interactions of the dam system on the surrounding environment (i.e. erosion, downstream flooding, fisheries, water quality, etc.)

- Emission from the reservoir

- Transitional risks which do not directly affect the operations or functions of the dam

Project need:

CSA S910.1 Vulnerability Assessment for Dams will be intended to establish a clear framework for conducting climate change vulnerability assessments for dams in Canada. This proposed New Standard is being developed at the request of National Research Council of Canada. It will provide the industry with a standard in vulnerability assessment for dams. This will meet the strategic needs of the following key interests: a) ensuring that the latest innovative/technology/safety features are available for users,

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