Question

The design flood commonly adopted in India for barrages and minor dams is

• A. Probable maximum flood
• B. A flood of 50-100 years return period
• C. Peak flood
• D. Standard project flood or a 100-year flood. whichever is higher

Answer 1

The correct option is D Standard project flood or a 100-year flood. whichever is higher

For permanent barrages and minor dams with capacity less than $60M{m}^3$ design flood recommended is SPF or flood with a return period of 100 years whichever gives higher value.