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Living with Dams: Extreme Rainfall Events | 2015
What’s next for an owner?
It is imperative to understand that
all dams will deteriorate with age
and it is impossible to guarantee
that a dam will never fail. However,
dam owners can take steps to
reduce and minimize the risk of
their dam failing.
Dam owners must recognize their
responsibilities and be vigilant in
addressing any dam deficiencies.
One of the most important
measures owners can take to
reduce the possibility of dam failure
would be to establish an effective
dam safety program in accordance
with their state or federal dam
safety requirements. Such a
program will help to ensure that
potentially dangerous conditions
are recognized, accounted for, and
addressed. The dam safety program
will also help assure that the dam
is meeting current regulations and
standards of care.
Living with Dams:
Extreme Weather
Events
A Dam Owner
Needs to:
Design to Industry,
State and Federal
Guidelines.
Recognize
responsibility.
Observe and record
changes at your dam
or outside factors
that affect its safety/
performance and be
prepared to respond
accordingly.
Practice situational
awareness and
preparedness.
Have your dam
inspected routinely.
Ensure Proper
Design, Construction,
Maintenance and
Operation.
Adhere to
regulations, no short
cuts or random
exemptions.
Avoid Short
term band aids
(drawdown, etc.).
Invest in repair and
routine maintenance.
Be in contact with
your State Dam
Safety Office.
Have an up-to-date
Emergency Action
Plan, Inundation
Maps.
How can one reduce the
chanc s of a dam failing from
an extreme rainfall event?
Anti Seepage filter