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Perspective on strict liability for consequences of reservoir failure: Rylands v. Fletcher
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Dams and Reservoirs
Dams and Reservoirs 1–9.
Published: 21 April 2026
... little use in reservoir failures. Corresponding author (andrew.charles2015@btinternet.com) © 2026 Emerald Publishing Limited 2026 Emerald Publishing Limited Licensed re-use rights only barrages and reservoirs dams embankments hazards legislation liability reservoirs safety...
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Developments in British reservoir safety legislation 1930–2021
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Dams and Reservoirs
Dams and Reservoirs (2025) 35 (1): 2–13.
Published: 07 March 2025
...J. Andrew Charles, PhD, DSc(Eng), FREng, FICE; Paul Tedd, PhD, DSc(Eng) Although there has been no loss of life through British dam failures since the 1930 Reservoirs (Safety Provisions) Act was enacted, there have been some major developments in reservoir safety regulation and legislation since...
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Origins of British reservoir safety legislation 1850–1930
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Dams and Reservoirs
Dams and Reservoirs (2024) 34 (4): 142–152.
Published: 25 November 2024
... had produced demands for government action but legislation had been much delayed by changes of government at critical times and by concerns about inadvertently reducing the legal liability of reservoir owners. Also, there was a marked lack of enthusiasm within the civil engineering profession...
