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Gravitasi Vol. 21 No. 1 (June 2022) 35-43
Modeling Analysis of Seepage Potential Based on Rock Resistivity
Value in Geoelectric Method at Pamukkulu Dam
Rohaya Langkoke
*)
Department of Geological Engineering, Engineering Faculty, Hasanuddin University
Information Abstract
Article history:
Received: 23 September 2022
Accepted: 1 October 2022
Published: 23 December 2022
Keywords:
Dam
Geophysical Methods
Geoelectric
Resistivity
Administratively, the research area is the jurisdiction of the Pamukkulu Dam construction project
of PT. Wijaya Karya in Kale Komara Village, Polongbangkeng Utara District, Takalar Regency,
South Sulawesi Province. The purpose of this study is to determine the condition of the subsurface
rock and the pattern and direction of seepage in the construction of the dam. The method used is
the geophysical method with geoelectric measurements. The condition of the rocks below the
surface in the study area can be interpreted based on the results of observations and resistivity tests
where breccia and basalt rock types are on a resistivity scale of >= 100 ohm.m. The value below
100 ohm.m is categorized as a layer of soil or weathered. The result of the interpretation of the
seepage modeling is that seepage patterns are found that resemble folds in the form of blue, and
also from these patterns the seepage direction is found. From the results of modeling with the
voxler application, the direction of seepage in the study area starts from the East and Northeast
and leads predominantly to the Northwest and Southwest.
*) e-mail: rlangkoke@gmail.com DOI: 10.22487/gravitasi.v21i1.16035
1. INTRODUCTION
Takalar is one of the districts in the province of South Sulawesi
which has a diversity of morphologies it forms. With the shape
of the land surface is relatively flat, wavy to the hills. Most of
the Takalar Regency area is plains and coastal areas [1]. The
unavailability of raw water in several areas is caused by the
wavy topography and sub-optimal water control, causing
problems that must be handled appropriately. One of the
solutions to ensure the availability of raw water, as well as
equal distribution of irrigation channels, is the construction of
dams. In order to support the planning of dam construction,
engineering geological investigation is required.
Damming a river means changing the natural properties of
the river, so that there are both positive and negative technical
impacts, as well as influences, problems and constraints both
on the dam building and the surrounding environment [2].
Engineering geological investigations need to be carried out to
determine the geological conditions and engineering
characteristics of the dam construction plan area. The
foundation of a dam must rest on rocks that have good carrying
capacity so that the dam building will not experience
deformation (change in position) due to technical factors so
that the dam will have a long life [3,4].
Administratively the research area is included in Kale
Ko'mara Village, North Polombangkeng, Takalar Regency,
South Sulawesi Province, based on the astronomical location
of the research location at 5°23'54" S and 119°35'34"E. It can
be seen in Figure 1 which explains the research area.
2. RESEARCH METHOD
The research method is structured as a reference in conducting
research so that the process can run scientifically,
systematically, and precisely. In this study, 4 stages were
included, namely the preparation stage, data collection stage,
data processing stage, data analysis and interpretation, and
report preparation stage. In detail, these stages are as follows:
1. The preparation stage consists of administration, literature
study, field equipment, and determination of geoelectric
survey points.
2. The field observation stage includes field surveys [5] and
installation of geoelectric devices, as well as retrieval of
resistivity data [6,7].
3. The data processing stage consists of field resistivity data
which will be processed on Res2NDIV and Voxler
software [8].
4. The stage of making a research report
The research methods and stages can be seen in Figure 2 which
explains the flow of the research stages.
3. REGIONAL GEOLOGY OF RESEARCH AREA
The regional geology of the research area is in the sheets of the
regional geology of the Ujung Pandang, Benteng, and Sinjai.
This area includes the Districts of Maros, Sungguminasa,
Takalar, Jeneponto, Benteng, Bulukumba, Sinjai and Salayar;
including the Province of South Sulawesi.
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