A Case Study of the Massive Zeyzoun Dam Collapse. Dr

Zeyzoun Dam Collapse June 20025) Damage to human settlements varies from the totaldestruction of the village of Zeyzoun, located next to thedam, to partial destruction of settlements locatedbetween 2 and 3 km from the dam, to flooding of theground floor of houses in villages further away.6) According to the latest estimates, there were about251 houses completely destroyed, some 121 partiallydestroyed, and about 200 damaged. Sixty kilometers ofroads were reported by the government to be damaged.7) Also damage on the electric power lines and thetelecommunication system was reported.8) Two schools were reportedly completely destroyedand at least three damaged.9) One health center was partially damaged but stillfunctioning and one of the storehouses of theagricultural credit bank was reported to be damaged.10) It is estimated that up to 8,000 hectares of arableland have been submerged for up to a week.