SANCOLD periodically releases publications related to best practices and guidelines in the dam community.
Free Publications
The following publications are free and available for download by the general public.
- Our Dam – Brochure on dam development for owners of dams
- Your Tailings Dam – Brochure on development for owners of tailings dams
Premium Publications
Premium/paid publications are set out in the table below. Members receive free access to all these publications except Nr 1. Non-members can purchase the publications for the price indicated by contacting the SANCOLD Treasurer.
| Nr | Name | Date | Price for Members [Register] | Price for Non-members |
| 1 | A Century of Engineering Innovation (summary booklet with USB) | 2016 | R 300 | R 300 |
| 2 | Large Dams and Water Systems in South Africa | 1994 | Free | R 250 |
| 4 | Flood Hydrology for Southern Africa – WJR Alexander | 1990 | Free | R 375 |
| 5 | Report No 2 – Interim Guidelines on Dam Break Floods | 1990 | Free | R 150 |
| 6 | Report No 3 – Interim Guidelines on Freeboard for Dams | 1990 | Free | R 150 |
| 7 | Report No 4 – Guidelines on Safety in Relation to Floods | 1990 | Free | R 150 |
| 8 | The Design of Small Dams (Lecture Course – Stellenbosch 1997) | 1997 | Free | R 275 |
* Updated version dated 2011 is available from the WRC
# The booklet and USB are to be collected at 6 Daventry Street, Lynnwood Manor, Pretoria
Please Note:
- All prices in the table above include VAT at source.
- SANCOLD is not VAT registered.
- Normal postage within South Africa is not included. However, all publications are available electronically.
- All prices are subject to change without prior notice.
- Pre-paid orders and inquiries should be directed to SANCOLD Treasurer.