Core Insights - The meeting emphasized the severe challenges posed by extreme weather on reservoir safety management [1] - There is a push for the construction of smart dams to enhance monitoring, analysis, and decision-making capabilities [1] - The need for scientific determination and verification of reservoir design flood levels was highlighted, along with the development of rainwater monitoring and forecasting systems [1] Group 1 - The meeting recognized the urgent need for robust reservoir safety management in light of extreme weather challenges [1] - The construction of smart dams is prioritized to improve monitoring and predictive capabilities [1] - There is a focus on enhancing the technological support for safe reservoir operations [1] Group 2 - The meeting called for the scientific determination and verification of design flood levels for reservoirs [1] - The development of a rainwater monitoring and forecasting system is essential for effective management [1] - Research on new dam types and the prevention of overtopping failures is crucial for improving flood response capabilities [1]

Core Insights - The safety management of reservoirs in China has significantly improved, achieving three consecutive years without any dam failures from 2022 to 2024 [1] - The identification and reinforcement of hazardous reservoirs are crucial components of reservoir safety management, with 41,594 dams assessed for safety since the start of the 14th Five-Year Plan [1] - A comprehensive funding system has been established to support the reinforcement of hazardous reservoirs, involving multiple sources of funding [1] Group 1: Reservoir Safety Management - The Ministry of Water Resources has arranged for the reinforcement of 645 medium and large-sized, and 17,000 small hazardous reservoirs during the 14th Five-Year Plan [1] - A total of 4,086 reservoirs have been downgraded or decommissioned, ensuring a closed-loop management of water conservancy projects [1] Group 2: Funding and Implementation - The funding system for reservoir reinforcement includes central budget funds, central water development funds, issuance of government bonds, local government bonds, and self-raised funds [1] - The implementation plan for the reinforcement of hazardous reservoirs from 2025 to 2027 aims to address over 200 medium and large-sized, and more than 4,800 small reservoirs [1] Group 3: Small Reservoir Management - 95% of reservoirs in China are small, and the Ministry of Water Resources has focused on improving the management of these reservoirs by ensuring they are professionally managed and funded [2] - Since the start of the 14th Five-Year Plan, professional management has been achieved for all 48,226 small reservoirs managed at the township and village levels [2]