Dam Safety Programs
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, 2007
Federal Guidelines for Dam Safety, 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
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Revision Date: 12/14/2022