Decision Support System for Selecting Type of Moveable Dam Gate to Handle Tidal Flood Issued (A Case Study in the Parid River, Cilacap, Indonesia)

Abstract

Cilacap is one of the regions in Indonesia in the southern coastal region bordering the Indonesian Ocean. In the coastal areas of Cilacap including Kawunganten district, there are frequent floods due to sea level rise. Tidal flood problem in Cilacap can be overcome by constructing a moveable dam. The selection of moveable dam gateis needed so that it can be work optimally. Data in this study were obtained through a questionnaire and distributed to respondents who were experts in the field of water. There are 5 criteria used to select the type of moveable dam gate, namely material, function, operational and maintenance, cost and location. There are 4 alternatives of moveable dam gatenamely flap gate, radial gate, sliding gate and rubber dam. The results of the questionnaire were then processed using Analytical Hierarchy Process. The results showed that the most important criteria to select the type of moveable dam gate is cost (0.273). The best alternative of moveable dam gate based on all criteria is flap gate (0.291). Movable dam with flap gate became the priority because it is easy to operate and low cost. The best location for moveable dam placement is before Ujungmanik Bridge with a score 0.376.