Federal Guidelines for Dam Safety (FEMA P-93)
From ASDSO Dam Safety Toolbox
Federal Emergency Management Agency, 2023
These guidelines apply to dam safety management practices for all federal agencies responsible for
the planning, emergency preparedness, design, construction, operation, regulation of dams, and response to dam incidents.
They are not intended as guidelines or standards for the technology of dams. The basic principles presented
apply to all dams. However, reasonable application of these principles should be made in recognition
of a dam's size, complexity, and hazard potential.
Revision ID: 7787
Revision Date: 01/05/2024