Owner - Revision history

Mpollei@gfnet.com at 15:40, 21 July 2023

2023-07-21T15:40:10Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 15:40, 21 July 2023
Line 10:		Line 10:
	\|link=		\|link=
	<!-- Add picture caption -->		<!-- Add picture caption -->
	\|caption= Iron Bridge Dam on Lake Tawakoni in Texas.		\|caption= Iron Bridge Dam on Lake Tawakoni in Texas.
			(Image Source: Matthew T Rader, License CC-BY-SA)
	}}		}}

Grichards@gfnet.com at 16:17, 10 July 2023

2023-07-10T16:17:39Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 16:17, 10 July 2023
Line 43:		Line 43:
	<br/>		<br/>
	==Best Practices Resources==		==Best Practices Resources==
	{{Document Icon}} [[Model State Dam Safety Program (FEMA P-316) ~~\| Model State Dam Safety Program (FEMA P-316), FEMA, 2007~~]]		{{Document Icon}} [[Model State Dam Safety Program (FEMA P-316)]]
	<br/>		<br/>
	==Trainings==		==Trainings==

Rmanwaring: /* Ongoing Responsibilities */

2022-12-20T21:08:37Z

Ongoing Responsibilities

← Older revision		Revision as of 21:08, 20 December 2022
Line 22:		Line 22:
	# Promptly notify the state dam safety program of any unusual observations. Unusual observations may be indications of distress;		# Promptly notify the state dam safety program of any unusual observations. Unusual observations may be indications of distress;
	# Inspect the dam and its appurtenances:		# Inspect the dam and its appurtenances:
	## On a regular periodic schedule based on size, condition, and consequence of failure, and;		#* On a regular periodic schedule based on size, condition, and consequence of failure, and;
	## During and after any unusual loading including, but not limited to, significant storm/runoff events or earthquakes, to determine if [[structural]] or operational problems exist;		#* During and after any unusual loading including, but not limited to, significant storm/runoff events or earthquakes, to determine if [[structural]] or operational problems exist;
	# Maintain records for the dam, including but not limited to [[construction]] plans and documents, [[engineering]] studies, inspection reports, monitoring records, photos, the emergency action plan, and the operation and maintenance manual;		# Maintain records for the dam, including but not limited to [[construction]] plans and documents, [[engineering]] studies, inspection reports, monitoring records, photos, the emergency action plan, and the operation and maintenance manual;
	# Obtain the services of an engineer or have qualified in-house staff to inspect the dam as required by state regulations."<ref name="MSDSP">[[Model State Dam Safety Program (FEMA P-316) \| Model State Dam Safety Program (FEMA P-316), FEMA, 2007]]</ref>		# Obtain the services of an engineer or have qualified in-house staff to inspect the dam as required by state regulations."<ref name="MSDSP">[[Model State Dam Safety Program (FEMA P-316) \| Model State Dam Safety Program (FEMA P-316), FEMA, 2007]]</ref>
	<br/>		<br/>

	==Responsibilities During Construction==		==Responsibilities During Construction==
	"Partnering is the creation of an owner-[[contractor]] relationship that promotes achievement of mutually beneficial goals. By taking steps before construction begins to change the adversarial mindset, to recognize common interests, and to establish an atmosphere of trust and candor in communications, partnering helps to develop a cooperative management team. Partnering is not a contractual agreement and does not create any legally enforceable rights or duties. There are three basic steps involved in establishing the partnering relationship:		"Partnering is the creation of an owner-[[contractor]] relationship that promotes achievement of mutually beneficial goals. By taking steps before construction begins to change the adversarial mindset, to recognize common interests, and to establish an atmosphere of trust and candor in communications, partnering helps to develop a cooperative management team. Partnering is not a contractual agreement and does not create any legally enforceable rights or duties. There are three basic steps involved in establishing the partnering relationship:

Grichards at 16:05, 16 December 2022

2022-12-16T16:05:11Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 16:05, 16 December 2022
Line 22:		Line 22:
	# Promptly notify the state dam safety program of any unusual observations. Unusual observations may be indications of distress;		# Promptly notify the state dam safety program of any unusual observations. Unusual observations may be indications of distress;
	# Inspect the dam and its appurtenances:		# Inspect the dam and its appurtenances:
	~~***~~ On a regular periodic schedule based on size, condition, and consequence of failure, and;		## On a regular periodic schedule based on size, condition, and consequence of failure, and;
	~~***~~ During and after any unusual loading including, but not limited to, significant storm/runoff events or earthquakes, to determine if [[structural]] or operational problems exist;		## During and after any unusual loading including, but not limited to, significant storm/runoff events or earthquakes, to determine if [[structural]] or operational problems exist;
	# Maintain records for the dam, including but not limited to [[construction]] plans and documents, [[engineering]] studies, inspection reports, monitoring records, photos, the emergency action plan, and the operation and maintenance manual;		# Maintain records for the dam, including but not limited to [[construction]] plans and documents, [[engineering]] studies, inspection reports, monitoring records, photos, the emergency action plan, and the operation and maintenance manual;
	# Obtain the services of an engineer or have qualified in-house staff to inspect the dam as required by state regulations."<ref name="MSDSP">[[Model State Dam Safety Program (FEMA P-316) \| Model State Dam Safety Program (FEMA P-316), FEMA, 2007]]</ref>		# Obtain the services of an engineer or have qualified in-house staff to inspect the dam as required by state regulations."<ref name="MSDSP">[[Model State Dam Safety Program (FEMA P-316) \| Model State Dam Safety Program (FEMA P-316), FEMA, 2007]]</ref>

Grichards at 16:03, 16 December 2022

2022-12-16T16:03:31Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 16:03, 16 December 2022
Line 22:		Line 22:
	# Promptly notify the state dam safety program of any unusual observations. Unusual observations may be indications of distress;		# Promptly notify the state dam safety program of any unusual observations. Unusual observations may be indications of distress;
	# Inspect the dam and its appurtenances:		# Inspect the dam and its appurtenances:
	* On a regular periodic schedule based on size, condition, and consequence of failure, and;		*** On a regular periodic schedule based on size, condition, and consequence of failure, and;
	* During and after any unusual loading including, but not limited to, significant storm/runoff events or earthquakes, to determine if [[structural]] or operational problems exist;		*** During and after any unusual loading including, but not limited to, significant storm/runoff events or earthquakes, to determine if [[structural]] or operational problems exist;
	# Maintain records for the dam, including but not limited to [[construction]] plans and documents, [[engineering]] studies, inspection reports, monitoring records, photos, the emergency action plan, and the operation and maintenance manual;		# Maintain records for the dam, including but not limited to [[construction]] plans and documents, [[engineering]] studies, inspection reports, monitoring records, photos, the emergency action plan, and the operation and maintenance manual;
	# Obtain the services of an engineer or have qualified in-house staff to inspect the dam as required by state regulations."<ref name="MSDSP">[[Model State Dam Safety Program (FEMA P-316) \| Model State Dam Safety Program (FEMA P-316), FEMA, 2007]]</ref>		# Obtain the services of an engineer or have qualified in-house staff to inspect the dam as required by state regulations."<ref name="MSDSP">[[Model State Dam Safety Program (FEMA P-316) \| Model State Dam Safety Program (FEMA P-316), FEMA, 2007]]</ref>
Line 40:		Line 40:
	{{Website Icon}} [https://damfailures.org/lessons-learned/regular-operation-maintenane-and-inspection-of-dams-is-important-to-the-early-detection-and-prevention-of-dam-failure/ Lesson Learned: Regular operation, maintenance, and inspection of dams is important to the early detection and prevention of dam failure (DamFailures.org)]		{{Website Icon}} [https://damfailures.org/lessons-learned/regular-operation-maintenane-and-inspection-of-dams-is-important-to-the-early-detection-and-prevention-of-dam-failure/ Lesson Learned: Regular operation, maintenance, and inspection of dams is important to the early detection and prevention of dam failure (DamFailures.org)]
	{{Website Icon}} [https://damfailures.org/lessons-learned/timely-warning-and-rapid-public-response-are-critical/ Lesson Learned: Timely warning and rapid public response are critical to saving lives during a dam emergency]		{{Website Icon}} [https://damfailures.org/lessons-learned/timely-warning-and-rapid-public-response-are-critical/ Lesson Learned: Timely warning and rapid public response are critical to saving lives during a dam emergency]
			<br/>
	==Best Practices Resources==		==Best Practices Resources==
	{{Document Icon}} [[Model State Dam Safety Program (FEMA P-316) \| Model State Dam Safety Program (FEMA P-316), FEMA, 2007]]		{{Document Icon}} [[Model State Dam Safety Program (FEMA P-316) \| Model State Dam Safety Program (FEMA P-316), FEMA, 2007]]
			<br/>
	==Trainings==		==Trainings==
	{{Video Icon}} [[On-Demand Webinar: The History of Dam Safety Governance in the US Including Risk Analysis]]		{{Video Icon}} [[On-Demand Webinar: The History of Dam Safety Governance in the US Including Risk Analysis]]

Grichards at 16:02, 16 December 2022

2022-12-16T16:02:18Z

Grichards at 15:58, 16 December 2022

2022-12-16T15:58:08Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 15:58, 16 December 2022
Line 14:		Line 14:

	<!-- Introductory paragraph or topic page summary -->		<!-- Introductory paragraph or topic page summary -->
	==~~Owner~~ Responsibilities==		==Ongoing Responsibilities==
	"A state inspection program depends on dam owners and/or their consultants to provide complimentary and necessary [[inspections]] and surveillance. The dam owner and heirs, successor, or assigns is ultimately responsible for the safety of the dam. The owner is directly responsible for the ongoing [[operation]], maintenance, surveillance, and periodic inspection. The owner shall do all of the following:		"A state inspection program depends on dam owners and/or their consultants to provide complimentary and necessary [[inspections]] and surveillance. The dam owner and heirs, successor, or assigns is ultimately responsible for the safety of the dam. The owner is directly responsible for the ongoing [[operation]], maintenance, surveillance, and periodic inspection. The owner shall do all of the following:

Line 26:		Line 26:
	# Maintain records for the dam, including but not limited to [[construction]] plans and documents, [[engineering]] studies, inspection reports, monitoring records, photos, the emergency action plan, and the operation and maintenance manual;		# Maintain records for the dam, including but not limited to [[construction]] plans and documents, [[engineering]] studies, inspection reports, monitoring records, photos, the emergency action plan, and the operation and maintenance manual;
	# Obtain the services of an engineer or have qualified in-house staff to inspect the dam as required by state regulations."<ref name="MSDSP">[[Model State Dam Safety Program (FEMA P-316) \| Model State Dam Safety Program (FEMA P-316), FEMA, 2007]]</ref>		# Obtain the services of an engineer or have qualified in-house staff to inspect the dam as required by state regulations."<ref name="MSDSP">[[Model State Dam Safety Program (FEMA P-316) \| Model State Dam Safety Program (FEMA P-316), FEMA, 2007]]</ref>
	==~~Owner~~ Responsibilities During Construction==
			==Responsibilities During Construction==
	"Partnering is the creation of an owner-[[contractor]] relationship that promotes achievement of mutually beneficial goals. By taking steps before construction begins to change the adversarial mindset, to recognize common interests, and to establish an atmosphere of trust and candor in communications, partnering helps to develop a cooperative management team. Partnering is not a contractual agreement and does not create any legally enforceable rights or duties. There are three basic steps involved in establishing the partnering relationship:		"Partnering is the creation of an owner-[[contractor]] relationship that promotes achievement of mutually beneficial goals. By taking steps before construction begins to change the adversarial mindset, to recognize common interests, and to establish an atmosphere of trust and candor in communications, partnering helps to develop a cooperative management team. Partnering is not a contractual agreement and does not create any legally enforceable rights or duties. There are three basic steps involved in establishing the partnering relationship:
	#Establish a new relationship through personal contact.		#Establish a new relationship through personal contact.
Line 40:		Line 41:
	{{Website Icon}} [https://damfailures.org/lessons-learned/timely-warning-and-rapid-public-response-are-critical/ Lesson Learned: Timely warning and rapid public response are critical to saving lives during a dam emergency]		{{Website Icon}} [https://damfailures.org/lessons-learned/timely-warning-and-rapid-public-response-are-critical/ Lesson Learned: Timely warning and rapid public response are critical to saving lives during a dam emergency]

	==[[Best Practices Resources]]==		==Best Practices Resources==
	{{Document Icon}} [[Model State Dam Safety Program (FEMA P-316) \| Model State Dam Safety Program (FEMA P-316), FEMA, 2007]]		{{Document Icon}} [[Model State Dam Safety Program (FEMA P-316) \| Model State Dam Safety Program (FEMA P-316), FEMA, 2007]]

	==[[Trainings]]==		==Trainings==
	{{Video Icon}} [[On-Demand Webinar: The History of Dam Safety Governance in the US Including Risk Analysis]]		{{Video Icon}} [[On-Demand Webinar: The History of Dam Safety Governance in the US Including Risk Analysis]]
	{{Video Icon}} [[On-Demand Webinar: Human Factors in the Oroville Dam Spillway Incident]]		{{Video Icon}} [[On-Demand Webinar: Human Factors in the Oroville Dam Spillway Incident]]

Grichards at 15:57, 16 December 2022

2022-12-16T15:57:01Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 15:57, 16 December 2022
Line 14:		Line 14:

	<!-- Introductory paragraph or topic page summary -->		<!-- Introductory paragraph or topic page summary -->
			==Owner Responsibilities==
	"A state inspection program depends on dam owners and/or their consultants to provide complimentary and necessary [[inspections]] and surveillance. The dam owner and heirs, successor, or assigns is ultimately responsible for the safety of the dam. The owner is directly responsible for the ongoing [[operation]], maintenance, surveillance, and periodic inspection. The owner shall do all of the following:		"A state inspection program depends on dam owners and/or their consultants to provide complimentary and necessary [[inspections]] and surveillance. The dam owner and heirs, successor, or assigns is ultimately responsible for the safety of the dam. The owner is directly responsible for the ongoing [[operation]], maintenance, surveillance, and periodic inspection. The owner shall do all of the following:

Line 25:		Line 26:
	# Maintain records for the dam, including but not limited to [[construction]] plans and documents, [[engineering]] studies, inspection reports, monitoring records, photos, the emergency action plan, and the operation and maintenance manual;		# Maintain records for the dam, including but not limited to [[construction]] plans and documents, [[engineering]] studies, inspection reports, monitoring records, photos, the emergency action plan, and the operation and maintenance manual;
	# Obtain the services of an engineer or have qualified in-house staff to inspect the dam as required by state regulations."<ref name="MSDSP">[[Model State Dam Safety Program (FEMA P-316) \| Model State Dam Safety Program (FEMA P-316), FEMA, 2007]]</ref>		# Obtain the services of an engineer or have qualified in-house staff to inspect the dam as required by state regulations."<ref name="MSDSP">[[Model State Dam Safety Program (FEMA P-316) \| Model State Dam Safety Program (FEMA P-316), FEMA, 2007]]</ref>
			==Owner Responsibilities During Construction==
			"Partnering is the creation of an owner-[[contractor]] relationship that promotes achievement of mutually beneficial goals. By taking steps before construction begins to change the adversarial mindset, to recognize common interests, and to establish an atmosphere of trust and candor in communications, partnering helps to develop a cooperative management team. Partnering is not a contractual agreement and does not create any legally enforceable rights or duties. There are three basic steps involved in establishing the partnering relationship:
			#Establish a new relationship through personal contact.
			#Craft a joint statement of goals and establish common objectives in specific detail for reaching the goals.
			#Identify specific disputes and prevention processes designed to head off problems, evaluate performance, and promote cooperation."<ref name="EM2300">[[General Design and Construction Considerations for Earth and Rock-Fill Dams (EM 1110-2-2300) \| General Design and Construction Considerations for Earth and Rock-Fill Dams (EM 1110-2-2300), USACE]]</ref>

	==Examples==		==Examples==

Rmanwaring at 16:06, 7 December 2022

2022-12-07T16:06:45Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 16:06, 7 December 2022
Line 15:		Line 15:
	<!-- Introductory paragraph or topic page summary -->		<!-- Introductory paragraph or topic page summary -->
	"A state inspection program depends on dam owners and/or their consultants to provide complimentary and necessary [[inspections]] and surveillance. The dam owner and heirs, successor, or assigns is ultimately responsible for the safety of the dam. The owner is directly responsible for the ongoing [[operation]], maintenance, surveillance, and periodic inspection. The owner shall do all of the following:		"A state inspection program depends on dam owners and/or their consultants to provide complimentary and necessary [[inspections]] and surveillance. The dam owner and heirs, successor, or assigns is ultimately responsible for the safety of the dam. The owner is directly responsible for the ongoing [[operation]], maintenance, surveillance, and periodic inspection. The owner shall do all of the following:
	#Provide for on-going surveillance of the dam. The level of surveillance will depend on the size, condition, and hazard classification of the dam;
	#Train their personnel in the basics of visual inspection techniques. Any person employed by the owner who regularly visits or works at the dam should be trained to inspect part or all of the dam and to report any observed problems;		# Provide for on-going surveillance of the dam. The level of surveillance will depend on the size, condition, and hazard classification of the dam;
	#Measure or read appropriate instrumentation and record and evaluate the data at specified time frames;		# Train their personnel in the basics of visual inspection techniques. Any person employed by the owner who regularly visits or works at the dam should be trained to inspect part or all of the dam and to report any observed problems;
	#Promptly notify the the state dam safety program of any unusual observations. Unusual observations may be indications of distress;		# Measure or read appropriate instrumentation and record and evaluate the data at specified time frames;
	#Inspect the dam and its appurtenances: On a regular periodic schedule based on size, condition, and consequence of failure, and during and after any unusual loading including, but not limited to, significant storm/runoff events or earthquakes, to determine if [[structural]] or operational problems exist;		# Promptly notify the the state dam safety program of any unusual observations. Unusual observations may be indications of distress;
	#Maintain records for the dam, including but not limited to [[construction]] plans and documents, [[engineering]] studies, inspection reports, monitoring records, photos, the emergency action plan, and the operation and maintenance manual;		# Inspect the dam and its appurtenances:
	#Obtain the services of an engineer or have qualified in-house staff to inspect the dam as required by state regulations."<ref name="MSDSP">[[Model State Dam Safety Program (FEMA P-316) \| Model State Dam Safety Program (FEMA P-316), FEMA, 2007]]</ref>		## On a regular periodic schedule based on size, condition, and consequence of failure, and;
			## during and after any unusual loading including, but not limited to, significant storm/runoff events or earthquakes, to determine if [[structural]] or operational problems exist;
			# Maintain records for the dam, including but not limited to [[construction]] plans and documents, [[engineering]] studies, inspection reports, monitoring records, photos, the emergency action plan, and the operation and maintenance manual;
			# Obtain the services of an engineer or have qualified in-house staff to inspect the dam as required by state regulations."<ref name="MSDSP">[[Model State Dam Safety Program (FEMA P-316) \| Model State Dam Safety Program (FEMA P-316), FEMA, 2007]]</ref>

	==Examples==		==Examples==

Rmanwaring at 16:01, 7 December 2022

2022-12-07T16:01:08Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 16:01, 7 December 2022
Line 6:		Line 6:
	{{Picture		{{Picture
	<!-- Add image file name (ex.image.jpg) -->		<!-- Add image file name (ex.image.jpg) -->
	\|image=		\|image= Lake_Tawakoni_Iron_Bridge_Dam.jpg
	<!--Add link if applicable -->		<!--Add link if applicable -->
	\|link=		\|link=
	<!-- Add picture caption -->		<!-- Add picture caption -->
	\|caption=		\|caption= Iron Bridge Dam on Lake Tawakoni in Texas.
	}}		}}

Line 24:		Line 24:

	==Examples==		==Examples==
	* [[~~Link Name~~]]		{{Website Icon}} [https://damfailures.org/lessons-learned/public-safety-at-dams/ Lesson Learned: Dam owners, engineers, and regulators need to address public safety at dams (DamFailures.org)]
	{{Website Icon}} [~~[Page Name \| Link Text]~~]		{{Website Icon}} [https://damfailures.org/lessons-learned/a-complete-and-thorough-dam-record-is-essential/ Lesson Learned: A complete and thorough dam record is essential (DamFailures.org)]
	{{~~Document~~ Icon}} [~~[Page Name \| Link Text~~ (~~author~~)]]		{{Website Icon}} [https://damfailures.org/lessons-learned/dam-incidents-and-failures-can-fundamentally-be-attributed-to-human-factors/ Lesson Learned: Dam incidents and failures can fundamentally be attributed to human factors (DamFailures.org)]
	{{~~Video~~ Icon}} [~~[Page Name \| Link Text]~~]		{{Website Icon}} [https://damfailures.org/lessons-learned/intervention-can-stop-or-minimize-consequences-of-a-dam-failure-warning-signs-should-not-be-ignored/ Lesson Learned: Intervention can stop or minimize consequences of a dam failure. Warning signs should not be ignored (DamFailures.org)]
			{{Website Icon}} [https://damfailures.org/lessons-learned/regular-operation-maintenane-and-inspection-of-dams-is-important-to-the-early-detection-and-prevention-of-dam-failure/ Lesson Learned: Regular operation, maintenance, and inspection of dams is important to the early detection and prevention of dam failure (DamFailures.org)]
			{{Website Icon}} [https://damfailures.org/lessons-learned/timely-warning-and-rapid-public-response-are-critical/ Lesson Learned: Timely warning and rapid public response are critical to saving lives during a dam emergency]

	==[[Best Practices Resources]]==		==[[Best Practices Resources]]==
Line 33:		Line 35:

	==[[Trainings]]==		==[[Trainings]]==
			{{Video Icon}} [[On-Demand Webinar: The History of Dam Safety Governance in the US Including Risk Analysis]]
			{{Video Icon}} [[On-Demand Webinar: Human Factors in the Oroville Dam Spillway Incident]]
			{{Video Icon}} [[On-Demand Webinar: Risk Communication for Dams]]
			{{Video Icon}} [[On-Demand Webinar: Human Factors in Dam Failure and Safety]]
			{{Video Icon}} [[On-Demand Webinar: How to Communicate Effectively in Any Situation]]
			{{Video Icon}} [[On-Demand Webinar: Tolerable Risk Guidelines for Dams: How Safe is Safe Enough]]
			{{Video Icon}} [[On-Demand Webinar: Risk Assessment Basics for an Individual Dam]]
			{{Video Icon}} [[On-Demand Webinar: Risk Management for a Portfolio of Dams]]

	<!-- In the location of an in text citation, simply enclose the citation as follows: <ref> citation </ref>. Citations will automatically populate. Learn more at https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Cite. -->		<!-- In the location of an in text citation, simply enclose the citation as follows: <ref> citation </ref>. Citations will automatically populate. Learn more at https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Cite.-->
	{{Citations}}		{{Citations}}

	<!-- Revision history information -->		<!-- Revision history information -->
	{{revhistinf}}		{{revhistinf}}

← Older revision		Revision as of 16:02, 16 December 2022
Line 20:		Line 20:
	# Train their personnel in the basics of visual inspection techniques. Any person employed by the owner who regularly visits or works at the dam should be trained to inspect part or all of the dam and to report any observed problems;		# Train their personnel in the basics of visual inspection techniques. Any person employed by the owner who regularly visits or works at the dam should be trained to inspect part or all of the dam and to report any observed problems;
	# Measure or read appropriate instrumentation and record and evaluate the data at specified time frames;		# Measure or read appropriate instrumentation and record and evaluate the data at specified time frames;
	# Promptly notify ~~the~~ the state dam safety program of any unusual observations. Unusual observations may be indications of distress;		# Promptly notify the state dam safety program of any unusual observations. Unusual observations may be indications of distress;
	# Inspect the dam and its appurtenances:		# Inspect the dam and its appurtenances:
	## On a regular periodic schedule based on size, condition, and consequence of failure, and;		* On a regular periodic schedule based on size, condition, and consequence of failure, and;
	~~## during~~ and after any unusual loading including, but not limited to, significant storm/runoff events or earthquakes, to determine if [[structural]] or operational problems exist;		* During and after any unusual loading including, but not limited to, significant storm/runoff events or earthquakes, to determine if [[structural]] or operational problems exist;
	# Maintain records for the dam, including but not limited to [[construction]] plans and documents, [[engineering]] studies, inspection reports, monitoring records, photos, the emergency action plan, and the operation and maintenance manual;		# Maintain records for the dam, including but not limited to [[construction]] plans and documents, [[engineering]] studies, inspection reports, monitoring records, photos, the emergency action plan, and the operation and maintenance manual;
	# Obtain the services of an engineer or have qualified in-house staff to inspect the dam as required by state regulations."<ref name="MSDSP">[[Model State Dam Safety Program (FEMA P-316) \| Model State Dam Safety Program (FEMA P-316), FEMA, 2007]]</ref>		# Obtain the services of an engineer or have qualified in-house staff to inspect the dam as required by state regulations."<ref name="MSDSP">[[Model State Dam Safety Program (FEMA P-316) \| Model State Dam Safety Program (FEMA P-316), FEMA, 2007]]</ref>
			<br/>
	==Responsibilities During Construction==		==Responsibilities During Construction==
	"Partnering is the creation of an owner-[[contractor]] relationship that promotes achievement of mutually beneficial goals. By taking steps before construction begins to change the adversarial mindset, to recognize common interests, and to establish an atmosphere of trust and candor in communications, partnering helps to develop a cooperative management team. Partnering is not a contractual agreement and does not create any legally enforceable rights or duties. There are three basic steps involved in establishing the partnering relationship:		"Partnering is the creation of an owner-[[contractor]] relationship that promotes achievement of mutually beneficial goals. By taking steps before construction begins to change the adversarial mindset, to recognize common interests, and to establish an atmosphere of trust and candor in communications, partnering helps to develop a cooperative management team. Partnering is not a contractual agreement and does not create any legally enforceable rights or duties. There are three basic steps involved in establishing the partnering relationship:
Line 32:		Line 32:
	#Craft a joint statement of goals and establish common objectives in specific detail for reaching the goals.		#Craft a joint statement of goals and establish common objectives in specific detail for reaching the goals.
	#Identify specific disputes and prevention processes designed to head off problems, evaluate performance, and promote cooperation."<ref name="EM2300">[[General Design and Construction Considerations for Earth and Rock-Fill Dams (EM 1110-2-2300) \| General Design and Construction Considerations for Earth and Rock-Fill Dams (EM 1110-2-2300), USACE]]</ref>		#Identify specific disputes and prevention processes designed to head off problems, evaluate performance, and promote cooperation."<ref name="EM2300">[[General Design and Construction Considerations for Earth and Rock-Fill Dams (EM 1110-2-2300) \| General Design and Construction Considerations for Earth and Rock-Fill Dams (EM 1110-2-2300), USACE]]</ref>
			<br/>
	==Examples==		==Examples==
	{{Website Icon}} [https://damfailures.org/lessons-learned/public-safety-at-dams/ Lesson Learned: Dam owners, engineers, and regulators need to address public safety at dams (DamFailures.org)]		{{Website Icon}} [https://damfailures.org/lessons-learned/public-safety-at-dams/ Lesson Learned: Dam owners, engineers, and regulators need to address public safety at dams (DamFailures.org)]