Supervision of Updating Hydrological Studies for Dams Across the Kingdom
Hexa Line Projects provided expert supervision services for the comprehensive updating of hydrological studies covering dams distributed across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The project was commissioned by the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture as part of a national program to modernize dam safety and operational data.
| Client | Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture |
| Region | Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (Nationwide) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Category | Dam Hydrology – Supervision |
Objectives
- Supervise and quality-assure the updated hydrological assessments for all designated dams.
- Ensure that updated studies incorporated the latest hydrometeorological data and modeling standards.
- Review and validate design flood calculations, spillway capacities, and operational safety parameters.
- Compile unified national database of updated hydrological study results.
Methodology
Supervision activities included technical review of submitted hydrological reports, field verification visits to dam sites, and cross-checking of hydrological modeling outputs against accepted engineering standards. Meetings with study teams were facilitated to resolve technical discrepancies and ensure consistency across the national program.
Deliverables
- Supervision review reports for each updated dam hydrological study.
- Quality assurance checklists and technical review matrices.
- Consolidated findings report for the Ministry.
- Recommendations for further monitoring and data collection improvements.
Significance & Impact
Keeping hydrological studies for dams up to date is fundamental to national water security and dam safety. This supervisory role by Hexa Line ensured the integrity and reliability of updated studies, supporting the Ministry’s mandate to manage the Kingdom’s water infrastructure sustainably and safely.
