Continuous monitoring, early warning in line with RD 264/2021 and full Emergency Plan management for dams of any classification.
Not every dam needs the same thing. Depending on its classification, setting and emergency plan, Lafcarr offers specific solutions tailored to each infrastructure.
From acoustic studies and siren installation to deploying smart platforms such as iDam, our approach combines technology, regulatory knowledge and hands-on field experience.
Isophone simulation and siren network design to guarantee sound coverage in at-risk areas downstream.
Omnidirectional electronic sirens, manual or remote local activators and redundant communication: radio, IP, GSM, satellite.
Hydraulic, structural and weather sensors with 24/7 supervision and manual or automatic alert activation.
Local or remote control centre: report generation, event logging, document management and SCADA integration.
Operational tests, periodic validation, operational training and coordination with Civil Protection and the competent authorities.
Dams are critical infrastructure whose failure or malfunction can have catastrophic consequences downstream. Royal Decree 264/2021 and its Technical Safety Standards require dams classified as A or B to have an effective public warning system, with requirements for coverage, activation and coordination with Civil Protection. The electronic siren is the solution we use most often, thanks to its reliability and independence from third-party devices or networks.
Beyond regulatory compliance, effective technical management needs continuous monitoring, operational traceability and decision-support tools to act quickly on any structural, hydrological or operational incident.
Technical diagram of the integrated surveillance, structural monitoring and remote control system for water regulation infrastructure.
Our experience lets us work with dams managed by river basin authorities, agricultural, urban or hydroelectric reservoirs, sites with no existing connectivity and projects with complex regulatory requirements.
Long-range omnidirectional audible warning, adapted to the coverage required by the emergency plan.
Local push buttons, field panels and remote activation modules with redundant communication.
Measurement of level, pressure, tilt, displacement and weather parameters for complete control.
Radio, IP, GSM, satellite. Infrastructure sized to guarantee transmission in any scenario.
Platform for supervision, logging, decision support and document management of the emergency plan.
We answer the questions most often raised by dam owners, engineering firms and water management authorities.
Dams classified as category A or B according to their potential downstream risk must implement public warning systems. The classification is set by the river basin authority or competent administration based on potential damage.
An acoustic study simulates the sirens' sound coverage using isophones, ensuring the warning reaches every risk area identified in the emergency plan. It is the technical basis for correctly sizing and positioning the siren network.
iDam provides 24/7 sensor monitoring, manual or automatic alert activation, technical report generation, event logging, SCADA integration and document management of the emergency plan. It is scalable and customisable for each dam.
Yes. The iDam platform is compatible with SCADA and third-party platforms. The feasibility of integrating existing instrumentation and communications is analysed during the engineering phase.
Lafcarr works with dam owners on reviewing the Operating Rules, preparing the Annual Report, coordinating with the river basin authority and providing technical support for ongoing operational management.
Every situation needs a system tailored to the
risk, the environment and the regulations. Tell us about your
case: we'll design a functional,
scalable and fully compliant solution.