[Insert Dam Name]
Operations and Maintenance Plan
4.0
INSTRUMENTATION AND MONITORING
Insert a description of the following:
All instruments used to monitor the dam with locations shown on the site plan
(Attachment 1) or other maps, as appropriate.
A discussion of the purpose of each instrument
Clear step-by-step instructions on how to use each instrument and how to take
measurements at each monitoring point
Instructions on how to document each measurement.
Discussion of results and recommendations for data reduction and subsequent
calculations, and comparison to existing data.
Include:
Recommended instrument monitoring frequencies on the Operation Schedule. Table 3
can be used as an aid to develop the schedule.
Information on what is considered a normal or abnormal reading
Relevant threshold values
Procedures to be followed when abnormal readings are recorded or threshold values are
exceeded.
Instrument Monitoring Data forms applicable to the structure for recording instrument
monitoring data. Example Instrument Monitoring Data forms are included as Attachment
4 and may be used as an aid in developing site-specific forms or electronic data recording
procedures may be developed, as applicable to the structure.