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On April 25, 2024, the Department of Water

Resources in Dhofar Governorate, in “Real-world

collaboration with Dhofar University,

arranged a field visit for students enrolled in insights into

CIVE 340 Engineering Hydrology, a course

in the Department of Civil and Environmental flood

Engineering. Accompanied by their protection

instructor, Dr. Mahaad Issa Shammas, Chair

of the Department of Civil and Environmental and

Engineering, the students participated in an

on-site lecture delivered by Eng. Mohammed sustainability”

Khalfan Shamas, Head of Dams at the

Department of Water Resources.
The lecture provided an in-depth look at the

design and drainage systems of the Salalah

Protection Dam, focusing on its flood prevention

strategies. Eng. Shamas also discussed the

dam’s catchment area, storage capacity, and its

effectiveness during Cyclone Mekunu in May

2018, when it retained significant volumes of

water. This field visit offered students a valuable

opportunity to understand the operational and

protective functions of the dam. It highlights the

ongoing cooperation between DU and the

Directorate of Water Resources to enhance

practical learning and community engagement.

Field Trips CE

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