Dam Safety Surveillance
WELLSHOT Group provides specialist Dam and Tailings Storage Facility (TSF) surveillance, integrity inspections, and monitoring services. With over a decade of combined industry experience, we deliver practical, field-driven inspection programs that support dam owners in meeting regulatory obligations, maintaining asset integrity, and proactively managing risk. We operate with a strong focus on compliance, accuracy, and defensible reporting aligned with NSW Dam Safety requirements and industry best practice
Routine Surveillance & Walkover Inspections
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Detailed embankment walkover inspections
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Crest, upstream & downstream face inspections
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Spillway and outlet structure assessments
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Tailings embankment and perimeter bund inspections
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Erosion, cracking, deformation, vegetation and structural defect identification
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Photographic documentation and GPS-referenced observations
Groundwater & Seepage Monitoring
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Seepage point identification and flow estimation
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Drainage system performance checks
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Wet area and phreatic surface monitoring
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Groundwater level measurements
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Monitoring of seepage clarity, turbidity and flow changes
Piezometer & Hydraulic Piezometer Services
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Commissioning of piezometers and hydraulic piezometers
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Routine level monitoring and data recording
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Integrity checks and performance validation
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Trend analysis and reporting
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Escalation triggers for abnormal readings
Tailings Storage Facility (TSF) Surveillance
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Embankment condition monitoring
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Decant system inspections
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Beach slope and freeboard checks
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Pond position monitoring
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Defect tracking and rectification recommendations