Evaluation of present operational performances of Dams in Nigeria: A case study of Bakolori Dam in Zamfara State

Abstract

The Economic development of any Country that aspires to meet the International standard depends on the
proper utilization, expansion, and maintenance of the available facilities that are within reach. Such
facilities abound in professions like Biotechnology, Bioengineering, and Health care systems,
communication systems, transportation systems, Agricultural systems, construction Engineering, Hydro
power and Dams. The proper use of the aforementioned facilities is the major secret behind the Economic
growth of many countries such as Indian, Spain, China, Brazil, Malaysia, Korea, Germany, Yugoslavia,
e.t.c. These countries attained International recognition in all ramification based on their expansion and
maintenance of their facilities. This paper examines the present operational performance of Dams in
Nigeria, with a focus on Bokolori Dam in Zamfara State, which has deteriorated due to lack of maintenance
culture since its construction in the late 70s. This study also proffers Engineering recommendation and
conclusion for the stated Dam.