Distinctive features of cascad hydraulic units location in the Republic of Azerbaijan

Purpose. To analyze the reservoir fund of the Republic of Azerbaijan and to establish the distinctive features of the location of artificial water bodies along the hydrological network. Methods. Theoretical analysis of the distribution of artificial water bodies along the largest rivers of the Republic of Azerbaijan taking into account their geographical and hydromorphological features. Findings. The analysis of the location of artificial water bodies in the territory of the Republic of Azerbaijan and neighboring states has been carried out. Distinctive features of the cascade of waterworks on the Kura river have been identified. The substantiation of the need to develop a methodology for assessing the risk of emergencies at the specified cascade of hydroelectric complexes, taking into account their distinctive features is given. Application field of research. The presented results can be used in the field of ensuring the safety of hydrotechnical pressure front structures when carrying out the probabilistic and deterministic assessment of risk of emergencies on them.