The objective of this study is to supply basic data for large reservoir sedimentation research in future and make suggestions to maintain and operate the reservoir more efficiently. At first, previous studies about the estimation of sediment yield rate were reviewed in Korea. And the discharge rating curves of upstream stage gauging stations and the correlation between dam inflow and stage discharge were analyzed. With the analysis results, the specific sediment rate of Soyanggang dam was estimated as 608 ^m3/㎢/yr It was similar to that of Soyanggang dam feasibility study and 1994`s field surveys of the reservoir than that of 1983`s field surveys. Because the sediment rating curves were derived under the low discharge conditions, it needs to be checked under the flood conditions. However, the suggested methods such as flowrate analysis and sediment estimation will be useful to the sediment studies in future.

• 정재성(한국수자원공사 댐관리처) | Jae-Sung Jung (Dam Management Division, Korea Water Resources Corporation)