Sedimentation Management in the Brantas and Bengawan Solo Reservoir

Sedimentation is a major issue in natural resource management in Indonesia, particularly in river basins with intense human activity such as the Brantas and Bengawan Solo. This phenomenon reduces reservoir storage capacity, shortens operational lifespan, and decreases hydropower efficiency. This stu...

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Main Authors: Thomasonan Hariyanto, Robert Kodoatie, Vianka Rochim
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Published: University of Brawijaya 2025-06-01
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Online Access:https://rekayasasipil.ub.ac.id/index.php/rs/article/view/1271/663
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description Sedimentation is a major issue in natural resource management in Indonesia, particularly in river basins with intense human activity such as the Brantas and Bengawan Solo. This phenomenon reduces reservoir storage capacity, shortens operational lifespan, and decreases hydropower efficiency. This study aims to evaluate sedimentation control strategies in these two critical river basins using a combination of quantitative and qualitative approaches. Field surveys and secondary data analysis revealed that the highest sedimentation rate in the Brantas Basin occurred in Wlingi Reservoir (5.359 tons/ha/year). In contrast, in the Bengawan Solo Basin, the highest rate was recorded in the Jeroan River (0.998 tons/ha/year). The erosion rates were also highest in Wonorejo (504.050 tons/ha/year) and Jeroan, respectively, indicating a strong correlation between erosion intensity and sediment yield. Several mitigation strategies were examined, including flushing, reservoir dredging, check dam dredging, and vegetative conservation. Among them, reservoir dredging and vegetative measures were the most effective. The study recommends future research on real-time sediment monitoring using IoT and AI-based sensors, optimization of vegetative conservation, and developing GIS-based hydrodynamic simulation models to support sustainable sediment management.
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spelling doaj-art-8070941f65ea4e1fa3dfc760e3416fbf2025-08-20T02:08:42ZengUniversity of BrawijayaRekayasa Sipil1978-56582502-63482025-06-0119222523310.21776/ub.rekayasasipil.2025.019.02.11Sedimentation Management in the Brantas and Bengawan Solo ReservoirThomasonan Hariyanto0Robert Kodoatie1Vianka Rochim2Civil Engineering Department, Universitas 17 Agustus 1945 Semarang, 50135, IndonesiaCivil Engineering Department, Universitas Diponegoro, 50275, IndonesiaGeodetic Engineering Department, Universitas Diponegoro, 50275, IndonesiaSedimentation is a major issue in natural resource management in Indonesia, particularly in river basins with intense human activity such as the Brantas and Bengawan Solo. This phenomenon reduces reservoir storage capacity, shortens operational lifespan, and decreases hydropower efficiency. This study aims to evaluate sedimentation control strategies in these two critical river basins using a combination of quantitative and qualitative approaches. Field surveys and secondary data analysis revealed that the highest sedimentation rate in the Brantas Basin occurred in Wlingi Reservoir (5.359 tons/ha/year). In contrast, in the Bengawan Solo Basin, the highest rate was recorded in the Jeroan River (0.998 tons/ha/year). The erosion rates were also highest in Wonorejo (504.050 tons/ha/year) and Jeroan, respectively, indicating a strong correlation between erosion intensity and sediment yield. Several mitigation strategies were examined, including flushing, reservoir dredging, check dam dredging, and vegetative conservation. Among them, reservoir dredging and vegetative measures were the most effective. The study recommends future research on real-time sediment monitoring using IoT and AI-based sensors, optimization of vegetative conservation, and developing GIS-based hydrodynamic simulation models to support sustainable sediment management.https://rekayasasipil.ub.ac.id/index.php/rs/article/view/1271/663bengawan solo reservoirbrantas reservoirconservationerosionsedimentation
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Robert Kodoatie
Vianka Rochim
Sedimentation Management in the Brantas and Bengawan Solo Reservoir
Rekayasa Sipil
bengawan solo reservoir
brantas reservoir
conservation
erosion
sedimentation
title Sedimentation Management in the Brantas and Bengawan Solo Reservoir
title_full Sedimentation Management in the Brantas and Bengawan Solo Reservoir
title_fullStr Sedimentation Management in the Brantas and Bengawan Solo Reservoir
title_full_unstemmed Sedimentation Management in the Brantas and Bengawan Solo Reservoir
title_short Sedimentation Management in the Brantas and Bengawan Solo Reservoir
title_sort sedimentation management in the brantas and bengawan solo reservoir
topic bengawan solo reservoir
brantas reservoir
conservation
erosion
sedimentation
url https://rekayasasipil.ub.ac.id/index.php/rs/article/view/1271/663
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