Guide for valuing mud extracted from dam reservoirs in Morocco

All over the world, dam managers are constantly confronted with siltation of reservoirs. This natural phenomenon represents a menace to safety dam; because sediments deposited amplifies load applied and shut off dam’s bottom outlet. It also reduces usable capacity reservoir degrades quality water stored (pollution, eutrophication, turbidity, etc.). In arid semi-arid countries like Morocco, de-silting stays best solution for silted dams. However, when we de-silt reservoirs, produce enormous volumes mud, which represent potential pollution environment occupy immense terrains. Our research was carried out on possible uses these sediments. has enabled us develop valuation guide in Civil Engineering, Agriculture, crafts, sectors. provides framework performing tests analyses do compare them limit values required by regulations standards several economic The results evaluations help find most appropriate sectors mentioned above.