Assessment of Ecological and Social impact of Fadami Dam Construction on Agricultural Development of the Area

Abstract

The assessment process of development projects before implementing them is a way to predict, identify and analyze the details of all positive and negative effects of projects so that to maximize benefits and minimize its negative effects. The environmental and social impacts' assessment of each project is a process that determines an acceptable way to manage its implementation plan in order to achieve the aims of sustainable development. Moreover, the studies of environmental impacts' assessment are used in projects of regional development as an important tool for decision-making and a sign of acceptance or non-acceptance of the project in the region. The aim of this study was to evaluate the ecological and social impacts of Fadami dam construction on agricultural development area in Fars province. ICOLD matrix method was used in this study. The effect of each component of the project on environmental activities were measured in two phases, the construction and utilization. Results showed that the environment had a positive impact on the entire project (268+ points). Based on obtained results, construction of Fadami Dam in Fars province based on the construction standards is feasible. At the end, according to the results of this study, recommendations were presented.

Keywords

• environmental impact assessments
• dam construction
• the socio-economic effects
• ecological impacts
• cultural impacts