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Grichards@gfnet.com at 20:07, 27 August 2024

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	“Developing the inventory of assets involves researching such features as the number of occupants, number of jobs created by the asset, cost of [[replacement]], and contents value. If an EAP has been developed, it may contain valuable information that can be used throughout the analysis. For this and subsequent steps in the assessment of consequences, involving a variety of stakeholders with local knowledge of the inundation area, the local economy, and the area surrounding the inundation area is necessary to determine whether the assessment is complete and justifiable, and whether the assumptions are reasonable”. <ref name ="FEMA 2012"/>		“Developing the inventory of assets involves researching such features as the number of occupants, number of jobs created by the asset, cost of [[replacement]], and contents value. If an EAP has been developed, it may contain valuable information that can be used throughout the analysis. For this and subsequent steps in the assessment of consequences, involving a variety of stakeholders with local knowledge of the inundation area, the local economy, and the area surrounding the inundation area is necessary to determine whether the assessment is complete and justifiable, and whether the assumptions are reasonable”. <ref name ="FEMA 2012"/>

	A critical aspect of any [[engineering]] analysis is communication. There are a variety of consequence analysis approaches and methodologies, and it is important to owners, consultants, and regulators that clear communication is integrated in the process. General guidance and recommendations regarding both pre- and post-modeling communication are provided on this page: [[Modeling Communication]]. Items specific to hydraulic analysis that should be considered in advance of any modeling effort are summarized here: [[Pre-Modeling Communication: Consequence ~~Estimating~~ Considerations]].		A critical aspect of any [[engineering]] analysis is communication. There are a variety of consequence analysis approaches and methodologies, and it is important to owners, consultants, and regulators that clear communication is integrated in the process. General guidance and recommendations regarding both pre- and post-modeling communication are provided on this page: [[Modeling Communication]]. Items specific to hydraulic analysis that should be considered in advance of any modeling effort are summarized here: [[Pre-Modeling Communication: Consequence Estimation Considerations]].

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Grichards@gfnet.com at 20:06, 27 August 2024

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	Hazard potential is defined as the possible adverse incremental consequences that result from the release of water or stored contents due to failure of the dam or mis-[[operation]] of the dam or appurtenances. When considering negative impacts or adverse consequences that may result from the failure of the dam, the primary concerns are loss of human life, economic loss (including property damage), lifeline disruption, and [[environmental]] impact. <ref name ="FEMA P-333">[[Federal Guidelines for Dam Safety: Hazard Potential Classification System for Dams (FEMA P-333) \| Federal Guidelines for Dam Safety: Hazard Potential Classification System for Dams (FEMA P-333), FEMA, 2004]]</ref>. Consequence analysis is a tool that can be used to evaluate hazard potential or quantify adverse consequences of a hypothetical dam failure.		Hazard potential is defined as the possible adverse incremental consequences that result from the release of water or stored contents due to failure of the dam or mis-[[operation]] of the dam or appurtenances. When considering negative impacts or adverse consequences that may result from the failure of the dam, the primary concerns are loss of human life, economic loss (including property damage), lifeline disruption, and [[environmental]] impact. <ref name ="FEMA P-333">[[Federal Guidelines for Dam Safety: Hazard Potential Classification System for Dams (FEMA P-333) \| Federal Guidelines for Dam Safety: Hazard Potential Classification System for Dams (FEMA P-333), FEMA, 2004]]</ref>. Consequence analysis is a tool that can be used to evaluate hazard potential or quantify adverse consequences of a hypothetical dam failure.

			==Guidance for Performing Consequence Analysis==
	“The consequence assessment begins by gathering information about the dam and determining the dam failure scenario(s) that will be the basis of the assessment. Depending on the resources available, several types of dam failure scenarios may be considered”. <ref name ="FEMA 2012">[[Assessing the Consequences of Dam Failure: A How-To Guide \| Assessing the Consequences of Dam Failure: A How-To Guide, FEMA, 2012]]</ref>.		“The consequence assessment begins by gathering information about the dam and determining the dam failure scenario(s) that will be the basis of the assessment. Depending on the resources available, several types of dam failure scenarios may be considered”. <ref name ="FEMA 2012">[[Assessing the Consequences of Dam Failure: A How-To Guide \| Assessing the Consequences of Dam Failure: A How-To Guide, FEMA, 2012]]</ref>.

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	“Developing the inventory of assets involves researching such features as the number of occupants, number of jobs created by the asset, cost of [[replacement]], and contents value. If an EAP has been developed, it may contain valuable information that can be used throughout the analysis. For this and subsequent steps in the assessment of consequences, involving a variety of stakeholders with local knowledge of the inundation area, the local economy, and the area surrounding the inundation area is necessary to determine whether the assessment is complete and justifiable, and whether the assumptions are reasonable”. <ref name ="FEMA 2012"/>		“Developing the inventory of assets involves researching such features as the number of occupants, number of jobs created by the asset, cost of [[replacement]], and contents value. If an EAP has been developed, it may contain valuable information that can be used throughout the analysis. For this and subsequent steps in the assessment of consequences, involving a variety of stakeholders with local knowledge of the inundation area, the local economy, and the area surrounding the inundation area is necessary to determine whether the assessment is complete and justifiable, and whether the assumptions are reasonable”. <ref name ="FEMA 2012"/>

	~~==Other Guidance==~~
	A critical aspect of any [[engineering]] analysis is communication. There are a variety of consequence analysis approaches and methodologies, and it is important to owners, consultants, and regulators that clear communication is integrated in the process. General guidance and recommendations regarding both pre- and post-modeling communication are provided on this page: [[Modeling Communication]]. Items specific to hydraulic analysis that should be considered in advance of any modeling effort are summarized here: [[Pre-Modeling Communication: Consequence Estimating Considerations]].		A critical aspect of any [[engineering]] analysis is communication. There are a variety of consequence analysis approaches and methodologies, and it is important to owners, consultants, and regulators that clear communication is integrated in the process. General guidance and recommendations regarding both pre- and post-modeling communication are provided on this page: [[Modeling Communication]]. Items specific to hydraulic analysis that should be considered in advance of any modeling effort are summarized here: [[Pre-Modeling Communication: Consequence Estimating Considerations]].

Grichards@gfnet.com at 20:04, 27 August 2024

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	~~“'''Adverse Consequences:''' Negative~~ impacts that may result from the failure of the dam~~. The~~ primary concerns are loss of human life, economic loss (including property damage), lifeline disruption, and [[environmental]] ~~impact”~~. <ref name ="FEMA P-333">[[Federal Guidelines for Dam Safety: Hazard Potential Classification System for Dams (FEMA P-333) \| Federal Guidelines for Dam Safety: Hazard Potential Classification System for Dams (FEMA P-333), FEMA, 2004]]</ref>.		Hazard potential is defined as the possible adverse incremental consequences that result from the release of water or stored contents due to failure of the dam or mis-[[operation]] of the dam or appurtenances. When considering negative impacts or adverse consequences that may result from the failure of the dam, the primary concerns are loss of human life, economic loss (including property damage), lifeline disruption, and [[environmental]] impact. <ref name ="FEMA P-333">[[Federal Guidelines for Dam Safety: Hazard Potential Classification System for Dams (FEMA P-333) \| Federal Guidelines for Dam Safety: Hazard Potential Classification System for Dams (FEMA P-333), FEMA, 2004]]</ref>. Consequence analysis is a tool that can be used to evaluate hazard potential or quantify adverse consequences of a hypothetical dam failure.

	~~“'''Hazard Potential:''' The possible adverse incremental consequences~~ that ~~result from~~ the ~~release of water or stored contents due to failure~~ of the ~~dam or mis-[[operation]]~~ of ~~the~~ dam ~~or appurtenances”~~. <ref name ="FEMA P-~~333"~~/>		“The consequence assessment begins by gathering information about the dam and determining the dam failure scenario(s) that will be the basis of the assessment. Depending on the resources available, several types of dam failure scenarios may be considered”. <ref name ="FEMA 2012">[[Assessing the Consequences of Dam Failure: A How-To Guide \| Assessing the Consequences of Dam Failure: A How-To Guide, FEMA, 2012]]</ref>.

	“The consequence assessment begins by gathering information about the dam and determining the dam failure scenario that will be the basis of the assessment. Depending on the resources available, several types of dam failure scenarios may be considered”. <ref name ="FEMA 2012">[[Assessing the Consequences of Dam Failure: A How-To Guide \| Assessing the Consequences of Dam Failure: A How-To Guide, FEMA, 2012]]</ref>.		“After determining the specific dam characteristics, the inundation area should be defined. The inundation area is the total flooded area that would result from dam failure. The inundation area may be localized or may cover several square miles. The size of the inundation area depends on the size of the impoundment, the dam failure scenario being analyzed, the topography of the area, and the flow of water from the impoundment”. <ref name ="FEMA 2012"/> There are many hydraulic analysis tools and models that can be used to estimate the extent of the inundation area, dynamics of the flood wave, and lethality of the flooding at various downstream hazard locations.

	“After determining the specific dam characteristics, the inundation area should be defined. The inundation area is the total flooded area that would result from dam failure. The inundation area may be localized or may cover several square miles. The size of the inundation area depends on the size of the impoundment, the dam failure scenario being analyzed, the topography of the area, and the flow of water from the impoundment”. <ref name ="FEMA 2012"/>

	“Next, create an inventory of assets that could be impacted by a dam failure. Assets are structures, infrastructure, and other features in the inundation area; assets are used for residential, commercial, institutional, agricultural, industrial, or recreational purposes. Assets may be locally important such as homes, schools, parks, or roads or they could be critical infrastructure and resources that have regional or national importance. Examples of local and regional critical infrastructure and resources are large employers, power-generating plants, transmission lines, airports, government offices, hospitals, and industries on which several other industries are dependent”. <ref name ="FEMA 2012"/>		“Next, create an inventory of assets that could be impacted by a dam failure. Assets are structures, infrastructure, and other features in the inundation area; assets are used for residential, commercial, institutional, agricultural, industrial, or recreational purposes. Assets may be locally important such as homes, schools, parks, or roads or they could be critical infrastructure and resources that have regional or national importance. Examples of local and regional critical infrastructure and resources are large employers, power-generating plants, transmission lines, airports, government offices, hospitals, and industries on which several other industries are dependent”. <ref name ="FEMA 2012"/>

	“Developing the inventory of assets involves researching such features as the number of occupants, number of jobs created by the asset, cost of [[replacement]], and contents value. If an EAP has been developed, it may contain valuable information that can be used throughout the analysis. For this and subsequent steps in the assessment of consequences, involving a variety of stakeholders with local knowledge of the inundation area, the local economy, and the area surrounding the inundation area is necessary to determine whether the assessment is complete and justifiable, and whether the assumptions are reasonable”. <ref name ="FEMA 2012"/>		“Developing the inventory of assets involves researching such features as the number of occupants, number of jobs created by the asset, cost of [[replacement]], and contents value. If an EAP has been developed, it may contain valuable information that can be used throughout the analysis. For this and subsequent steps in the assessment of consequences, involving a variety of stakeholders with local knowledge of the inundation area, the local economy, and the area surrounding the inundation area is necessary to determine whether the assessment is complete and justifiable, and whether the assumptions are reasonable”. <ref name ="FEMA 2012"/>

			==Other Guidance==
			A critical aspect of any [[engineering]] analysis is communication. There are a variety of consequence analysis approaches and methodologies, and it is important to owners, consultants, and regulators that clear communication is integrated in the process. General guidance and recommendations regarding both pre- and post-modeling communication are provided on this page: [[Modeling Communication]]. Items specific to hydraulic analysis that should be considered in advance of any modeling effort are summarized here: [[Pre-Modeling Communication: Consequence Estimating Considerations]].

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	<noautolinks>==Best Practices Resources==</noautolinks>		<noautolinks>==Best Practices Resources==</noautolinks>
	{{Document Icon}} [[Federal Guidelines for Dam Safety Risk Management (FEMA P-1025) \| Federal Guidelines for Dam Safety Risk Management (FEMA P-1025), FEMA~~, 2015~~]]		{{Document Icon}} [[Federal Guidelines for Dam Safety Risk Management (FEMA P-1025) \| Federal Guidelines for Dam Safety Risk Management (FEMA P-1025), FEMA]]
	{{Document Icon}} [[Downstream Hazard Classification Guidelines (ACER TM 11) \| Downstream Hazard Classification Guidelines (ACER TM 11), USBR~~, 1988~~]]		{{Document Icon}} [[Downstream Hazard Classification Guidelines (ACER TM 11) \| Downstream Hazard Classification Guidelines (ACER TM 11), USBR]]

	==Trainings==		==Trainings==

Rmanwaring at 22:11, 19 December 2022

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	“'' '''Adverse Consequences''' ~~'':~~ Negative impacts that may result from the failure of the dam. The primary concerns are loss of human life, economic loss (including property damage), lifeline disruption, and [[environmental]] impact”. <ref name ="FEMA P-333">[[Federal Guidelines for Dam Safety: Hazard Potential Classification System for Dams (FEMA P-333)\|~~FEMA P-333~~ Federal Guidelines for Dam Safety: Hazard Potential Classification System for Dams, FEMA, 2004]]</ref>.		“'''Adverse Consequences:''' Negative impacts that may result from the failure of the dam. The primary concerns are loss of human life, economic loss (including property damage), lifeline disruption, and [[environmental]] impact”. <ref name ="FEMA P-333">[[Federal Guidelines for Dam Safety: Hazard Potential Classification System for Dams (FEMA P-333) \| Federal Guidelines for Dam Safety: Hazard Potential Classification System for Dams (FEMA P-333), FEMA, 2004]]</ref>.

	“'''''Hazard Potential'''~~'':~~ The possible adverse incremental consequences that result from the release of water or stored contents due to failure of the dam or mis-[[operation]] of the dam or appurtenances”. <ref name ="FEMA P-333"/>		“'''Hazard Potential:''' The possible adverse incremental consequences that result from the release of water or stored contents due to failure of the dam or mis-[[operation]] of the dam or appurtenances”. <ref name ="FEMA P-333"/>

	“The consequence assessment begins by gathering information about the dam and determining the dam failure scenario that will be the basis of the assessment. Depending on the resources available, several types of dam failure scenarios may be considered”. <ref name ="FEMA 2012">[[Assessing the Consequences of Dam Failure: A How-To Guide~~, FEMA, 2012~~ \| Assessing the Consequences of Dam Failure: A How-To Guide, FEMA, 2012]]</ref>.		“The consequence assessment begins by gathering information about the dam and determining the dam failure scenario that will be the basis of the assessment. Depending on the resources available, several types of dam failure scenarios may be considered”. <ref name ="FEMA 2012">[[Assessing the Consequences of Dam Failure: A How-To Guide \| Assessing the Consequences of Dam Failure: A How-To Guide, FEMA, 2012]]</ref>.

	“After determining the specific dam characteristics, the inundation area should be defined. The inundation area is the total flooded area that would result from dam failure. The inundation area may be localized or may cover several square miles. The size of the inundation area depends on the size of the impoundment, the dam failure scenario being analyzed, the topography of the area, and the flow of water from the impoundment”. <ref name ="FEMA 2012"></~~ref~~>		“After determining the specific dam characteristics, the inundation area should be defined. The inundation area is the total flooded area that would result from dam failure. The inundation area may be localized or may cover several square miles. The size of the inundation area depends on the size of the impoundment, the dam failure scenario being analyzed, the topography of the area, and the flow of water from the impoundment”. <ref name ="FEMA 2012"/>

	“Next, create an inventory of assets that could be impacted by a dam failure. Assets are structures, infrastructure, and other features in the inundation area; assets are used for residential, commercial, institutional, agricultural, industrial, or recreational purposes. Assets may be locally important such as homes, schools, parks, or roads or they could be critical infrastructure and resources that have regional or national importance. Examples of local and regional critical infrastructure and resources are large employers, power-generating plants, transmission lines, airports, government offices, hospitals, and industries on which several other industries are dependent”. <ref name ="FEMA 2012"></~~ref~~>		“Next, create an inventory of assets that could be impacted by a dam failure. Assets are structures, infrastructure, and other features in the inundation area; assets are used for residential, commercial, institutional, agricultural, industrial, or recreational purposes. Assets may be locally important such as homes, schools, parks, or roads or they could be critical infrastructure and resources that have regional or national importance. Examples of local and regional critical infrastructure and resources are large employers, power-generating plants, transmission lines, airports, government offices, hospitals, and industries on which several other industries are dependent”. <ref name ="FEMA 2012"/>

	“Developing the inventory of assets involves researching such features as the number of occupants, number of jobs created by the asset, cost of [[replacement]], and contents value. If an EAP has been developed, it may contain valuable information that can be used throughout the analysis. For this and subsequent steps in the assessment of consequences, involving a variety of stakeholders with local knowledge of the inundation area, the local economy, and the area surrounding the inundation area is necessary to determine whether the assessment is complete and justifiable, and whether the assumptions are reasonable”. <ref name ="FEMA 2012"></~~ref~~>		“Developing the inventory of assets involves researching such features as the number of occupants, number of jobs created by the asset, cost of [[replacement]], and contents value. If an EAP has been developed, it may contain valuable information that can be used throughout the analysis. For this and subsequent steps in the assessment of consequences, involving a variety of stakeholders with local knowledge of the inundation area, the local economy, and the area surrounding the inundation area is necessary to determine whether the assessment is complete and justifiable, and whether the assumptions are reasonable”. <ref name ="FEMA 2012"/>

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	“'''''Hazard Potential''''': The possible adverse incremental consequences that result from the release of water or stored contents due to failure of the dam or mis-[[operation]] of the dam or appurtenances”. <ref name ="FEMA P-333"/>		“'''''Hazard Potential''''': The possible adverse incremental consequences that result from the release of water or stored contents due to failure of the dam or mis-[[operation]] of the dam or appurtenances”. <ref name ="FEMA P-333"/>

	“The consequence assessment begins by gathering information about the dam and determining the dam failure scenario that will be the basis of the assessment. Depending on the resources available, several types of dam failure scenarios may be considered”. <ref name ="FEMA 2012">[[Assessing the Consequences of Dam Failure: A How-To Guide, FEMA, 2012\|Assessing the Consequences of Dam Failure: A How-To Guide, FEMA, 2012]]</ref>.		“The consequence assessment begins by gathering information about the dam and determining the dam failure scenario that will be the basis of the assessment. Depending on the resources available, several types of dam failure scenarios may be considered”. <ref name ="FEMA 2012">[[Assessing the Consequences of Dam Failure: A How-To Guide, FEMA, 2012 \| Assessing the Consequences of Dam Failure: A How-To Guide, FEMA, 2012]]</ref>.

	“After determining the specific dam characteristics, the inundation area should be defined. The inundation area is the total flooded area that would result from dam failure. The inundation area may be localized or may cover several square miles. The size of the inundation area depends on the size of the impoundment, the dam failure scenario being analyzed, the topography of the area, and the flow of water from the impoundment”. <ref name ="FEMA 2012"></ref>		“After determining the specific dam characteristics, the inundation area should be defined. The inundation area is the total flooded area that would result from dam failure. The inundation area may be localized or may cover several square miles. The size of the inundation area depends on the size of the impoundment, the dam failure scenario being analyzed, the topography of the area, and the flow of water from the impoundment”. <ref name ="FEMA 2012"></ref>
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	“Developing the inventory of assets involves researching such features as the number of occupants, number of jobs created by the asset, cost of [[replacement]], and contents value. If an EAP has been developed, it may contain valuable information that can be used throughout the analysis. For this and subsequent steps in the assessment of consequences, involving a variety of stakeholders with local knowledge of the inundation area, the local economy, and the area surrounding the inundation area is necessary to determine whether the assessment is complete and justifiable, and whether the assumptions are reasonable”. <ref name ="FEMA 2012"></ref>		“Developing the inventory of assets involves researching such features as the number of occupants, number of jobs created by the asset, cost of [[replacement]], and contents value. If an EAP has been developed, it may contain valuable information that can be used throughout the analysis. For this and subsequent steps in the assessment of consequences, involving a variety of stakeholders with local knowledge of the inundation area, the local economy, and the area surrounding the inundation area is necessary to determine whether the assessment is complete and justifiable, and whether the assumptions are reasonable”. <ref name ="FEMA 2012"></ref>

	==Best Practices Resources==		<noautolinks>==Best Practices Resources==</noautolinks>
	~~{{Document Icon}} [[Downstream Hazard Classification Guidelines (ACER TM 11)\|Downstream Hazard Classification Guidelines (ACER TM 11) (Bureau of Reclamation)]]~~		{{Document Icon}} [[Federal Guidelines for Dam Safety Risk Management (FEMA P-1025) \| Federal Guidelines for Dam Safety Risk Management (FEMA P-1025), FEMA, 2015]]
	{{Document Icon}} [[Federal Guidelines for Dam Safety Risk Management (FEMA P-1025)\|Federal Guidelines for Dam Safety Risk Management (FEMA P-1025)]]		{{Document Icon}} [[Downstream Hazard Classification Guidelines (ACER TM 11) \| Downstream Hazard Classification Guidelines (ACER TM 11), USBR, 1988]]

	==Trainings==		==Trainings==
	{{Video Icon}} [[On-Demand Webinar: Loss of Life Consequence Assessment for Dam Failure Scenarios]]		{{Video Icon}} [[On-Demand Webinar: Loss of Life Consequence Assessment for Dam Failure Scenarios]]

Grichards at 22:17, 9 December 2022

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	“'' '''Adverse Consequences''' '': Negative impacts that may result from the failure of the dam. The primary concerns are loss of human life, economic loss (including property damage), lifeline disruption, and [[environmental]] impact”. <ref name ="FEMA P-333">[[Federal Guidelines for Dam Safety: Hazard Potential Classification System for Dams (FEMA P-333)\|FEMA P-333 Federal Guidelines for Dam Safety: Hazard Potential Classification System for Dams, FEMA, 2004]]</ref>.		“'' '''Adverse Consequences''' '': Negative impacts that may result from the failure of the dam. The primary concerns are loss of human life, economic loss (including property damage), lifeline disruption, and [[environmental]] impact”. <ref name ="FEMA P-333">[[Federal Guidelines for Dam Safety: Hazard Potential Classification System for Dams (FEMA P-333)\|FEMA P-333 Federal Guidelines for Dam Safety: Hazard Potential Classification System for Dams, FEMA, 2004]]</ref>.

	“'''''Hazard Potential'''"': The possible adverse incremental consequences that result from the release of water or stored contents due to failure of the dam or mis-[[operation]] of the dam or appurtenances”. <ref name ="FEMA P-333"/>		“'''''Hazard Potential''''': The possible adverse incremental consequences that result from the release of water or stored contents due to failure of the dam or mis-[[operation]] of the dam or appurtenances”. <ref name ="FEMA P-333"/>

	“The consequence assessment begins by gathering information [[about]] the dam and determining the dam failure scenario that will be the basis of the assessment. Depending on the resources available, several types of dam failure scenarios may be considered”. <ref name ="FEMA 2012">[[Assessing the Consequences of Dam Failure: A How-To Guide, FEMA, 2012\|Assessing the Consequences of Dam Failure: A How-To Guide, FEMA, 2012]]</ref>.		“The consequence assessment begins by gathering information about the dam and determining the dam failure scenario that will be the basis of the assessment. Depending on the resources available, several types of dam failure scenarios may be considered”. <ref name ="FEMA 2012">[[Assessing the Consequences of Dam Failure: A How-To Guide, FEMA, 2012\|Assessing the Consequences of Dam Failure: A How-To Guide, FEMA, 2012]]</ref>.

	“After determining the specific dam characteristics, the inundation area should be defined. The inundation area is the total flooded area that would result from dam failure. The inundation area may be localized or may cover several square miles. The size of the inundation area depends on the size of the impoundment, the dam failure scenario being analyzed, the topography of the area, and the flow of water from the impoundment”. <ref name ="FEMA 2012"></ref>		“After determining the specific dam characteristics, the inundation area should be defined. The inundation area is the total flooded area that would result from dam failure. The inundation area may be localized or may cover several square miles. The size of the inundation area depends on the size of the impoundment, the dam failure scenario being analyzed, the topography of the area, and the flow of water from the impoundment”. <ref name ="FEMA 2012"></ref>

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	~~“Adverse~~ Consequences: Negative impacts that may result from the failure of the dam. The primary concerns are loss of human life, economic loss (including property damage), lifeline disruption, and [[environmental]] impact”. “Hazard Potential: The possible adverse incremental consequences that result from the release of water or stored contents due to failure of the dam or mis-[[operation]] of the dam or appurtenances”. <ref name ="FEMA P-333">[[Federal Guidelines for Dam Safety: Hazard Potential Classification System for Dams (FEMA P-333)\|FEMA P-333 Federal Guidelines for Dam Safety: Hazard Potential Classification System for Dams, FEMA, 2004]]</ref>.		“'' '''Adverse Consequences''' '': Negative impacts that may result from the failure of the dam. The primary concerns are loss of human life, economic loss (including property damage), lifeline disruption, and [[environmental]] impact”. <ref name ="FEMA P-333">[[Federal Guidelines for Dam Safety: Hazard Potential Classification System for Dams (FEMA P-333)\|FEMA P-333 Federal Guidelines for Dam Safety: Hazard Potential Classification System for Dams, FEMA, 2004]]</ref>.

			“'''''Hazard Potential'''"': The possible adverse incremental consequences that result from the release of water or stored contents due to failure of the dam or mis-[[operation]] of the dam or appurtenances”. <ref name ="FEMA P-333"/>

	“The consequence assessment begins by gathering information [[about]] the dam and determining the dam failure scenario that will be the basis of the assessment. Depending on the resources available, several types of dam failure scenarios may be considered”. <ref name ="FEMA 2012">[[Assessing the Consequences of Dam Failure: A How-To Guide, FEMA, 2012\|Assessing the Consequences of Dam Failure: A How-To Guide, FEMA, 2012]]</ref>.		“The consequence assessment begins by gathering information [[about]] the dam and determining the dam failure scenario that will be the basis of the assessment. Depending on the resources available, several types of dam failure scenarios may be considered”. <ref name ="FEMA 2012">[[Assessing the Consequences of Dam Failure: A How-To Guide, FEMA, 2012\|Assessing the Consequences of Dam Failure: A How-To Guide, FEMA, 2012]]</ref>.

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	“Adverse Consequences: Negative impacts that may result from the failure of the dam. The primary concerns are loss of human life, economic loss (including property damage), lifeline disruption, and [[environmental]] impact”. ~~“[[Hazard~~ Potential]]: The possible adverse incremental consequences that result from the release of water or stored contents due to failure of the dam or mis-[[operation]] of the dam or appurtenances”. <ref name ="FEMA P-333">[[Federal Guidelines for Dam Safety: Hazard Potential Classification System for Dams (FEMA P-333)\|FEMA P-333 Federal Guidelines for Dam Safety: Hazard Potential Classification System for Dams, FEMA, 2004]]</ref>.		“Adverse Consequences: Negative impacts that may result from the failure of the dam. The primary concerns are loss of human life, economic loss (including property damage), lifeline disruption, and [[environmental]] impact”. “Hazard Potential: The possible adverse incremental consequences that result from the release of water or stored contents due to failure of the dam or mis-[[operation]] of the dam or appurtenances”. <ref name ="FEMA P-333">[[Federal Guidelines for Dam Safety: Hazard Potential Classification System for Dams (FEMA P-333)\|FEMA P-333 Federal Guidelines for Dam Safety: Hazard Potential Classification System for Dams, FEMA, 2004]]</ref>.

	“The consequence assessment begins by gathering information [[about]] the dam and determining the dam failure scenario that will be the basis of the assessment. Depending on the resources available, several types of dam failure scenarios may be considered”. <ref name ="FEMA 2012">[[Assessing the Consequences of Dam Failure: A How-To Guide, FEMA, 2012\|Assessing the Consequences of Dam Failure: A How-To Guide, FEMA, 2012]]</ref>.		“The consequence assessment begins by gathering information [[about]] the dam and determining the dam failure scenario that will be the basis of the assessment. Depending on the resources available, several types of dam failure scenarios may be considered”. <ref name ="FEMA 2012">[[Assessing the Consequences of Dam Failure: A How-To Guide, FEMA, 2012\|Assessing the Consequences of Dam Failure: A How-To Guide, FEMA, 2012]]</ref>.