Dam Safety Programs: Difference between revisions

Revision as of 16:10, 10 July 2023

As a result of several notable dam failures throughout the United States, the passage of the National Dam Inspection Act (PL 92-367) in 1972 started a major push to increase public safety by implementing a national dam inspection program for dams not owned by the federal government. “The activities performed under the program consisted of an inventory of dams; a survey of each State and Federal agency's capabilities, practices, and regulations regarding the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of dams; development of guidelines for inspection and evaluation of dam safety; and formulation of recommendations for a comprehensive national program”.^[1]

A summary of state and federal agencies that own, regulate, or otherwise participate in dam safety activities is provided here:

Best Practices Resources

Model State Dam Safety Program (FEMA P-316), FEMA, 2022

Federal Guidelines for Dam Safety (FEMA P-93), FEMA, 2004

Trainings

On-Demand Webinar: The History of Dam Safety Governance in the US Including Risk Analysis

On-Demand Webinar: Teton Dam – The Failure That Changed an Industry

Citations:

↑ Federal Guidelines for Dam Safety (FEMA P-93), FEMA, 2004

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Revision Date: 07/10/2023

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