Natural risks

The main natural risks to which dams are exposed are:

• The risk of exceptional flooding

• Seismic risk

• The risk of landslides in the reservoir that could create a significant wave at the dam

  Useful links

– Major risks prevention portal

– Information site on major risks in Rhône-Alpes

• Risques Info magazine "Managing risks associated with dams in Rhône-Alpes". Although dated June 2008, this issue remains fully relevant today.