Abstract: In China,the inadequate operation management system and low informatization have led to the economic benefit attenuation and potential security risks of small reservoirs. On the basis of sorting out the current situation and problems in small reservoir management,the characteristics and focus of safe operation and management of small reservoirs are summarized. Four principles that should be followed in safety operation and management of small reservoir are clarified,several suggestions are made for its management. Based on the management mode of small reservoirs in Luquan District,Shijiazhuang,it is proposed that the property-based and information-based management mode can enhance the management efficiency of small reservoirs,which serves as a reference for the realization of safe and long-term operation of small reservoirs.