Computational Technique for Interlinking of Dam Sites

Abstract

In this paper, an attempt has been made to interconnect the 32 dam sites within Tlawng Watershed in the state of Mizoram. Computational technique for interlinking of dam sites has been proposed for the purpose. The elevation of dam and the distance between dams are the main parameters considered. We tried to establish a path among dams that would maximize the area coverage, starting from the highest elevation to lowest elevation. An attempt has also been made to incorporate additional dams along this path depending on the distance and elevation. It was found that 11 dam sites could be connected out of 32 dam sites. Interlinking of dams would be highly suitable in hilly region like Mizoram due to dissimilarity of height of different dams (elevation factor) and naturally gravity could be used as a means of water transfer among the interconnect dams.