CURBING THE FLOODING MENACE IN ZAMFARA STATE NIGERIA: A CASE STUDY OF THE GUSAU BARRAGE BREAKAGE BY
Abstract
Gusau Barrage is a suitable water project which can be employed in curbing flooding menace in
Zamfara State. The breakage of the Barrage resulted to a monumental flooding incidence in
2006. This breakage of the barrage was studied through visits and available documents and
literature. The research targeted on how the experience of this incidence can be applied in
eliminating future occurrences of flooding in the state. The research findings revealed that nonapplication
of the safety devices, poor elevation of the barrage over the highlands, high intensity
of rainfall and non-desiltation of the barrage sections resulted in the collapse of the barrage. The
collapse of the Barrage resulted in the flooding. This research, therefore, is of the view that
future flooding in Zamfara State can be effectively curbed if the barrage is well managed; its
hydraulic head raised, the desilting of the river and the introduction of other uses of the water
impoundment.
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