Best Practices Resources
Federal Guidelines for Dam Safety
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Federal Guidelines for Dam Safety
Date Published:
2023
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Federal Guidelines for Dam Safety: Earthquake Analyses and Design of Dams
Date Published:
2005
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Federal Guidelines for Dam Safety: Emergency Action Planning for Dams
Date Published:
2013
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Federal Guidelines for Dam Safety: Hazard Potential Classification System for Dams
Date Published:
2004
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Selecting and Accommodating Inflow Design Floods for Dams
Date Published:
2013
Technical Manuals and Reports
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A Guide to Public Alerts and Warnings for Dam and Levee Emergencies
Date Published:
2015
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Dam Sector Security Guidelines
Date Published:
2015
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Dams Sector Active and Passive Vehicle Barriers Guide
Date Published:
2020
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Dams Sector Crisis Management Handbook
Date Published:
2021
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Dams Sector Cybersecurity Program Guidance
Date Published:
2016
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Dams Sector Personnel Screening Guide for Owners and Operators
Date Published:
2017
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Dams Sector Waterside Barriers Guide
Date Published:
2017
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Dams Sector-Specific Plan
Date Published:
2015
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Evaluation and Monitoring of Seepage and Internal Erosion
Date Published:
2015
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Filters for Embankment Dams: Best Practices for Design and Construction
Date Published:
2011
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Geotextiles in Embankment Dams
Date Published:
2008
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Model State Dam Safety Program Manual
Date Published:
2022
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Summary of Existing Guidelines for Hydrologic Safety of Dams
Date Published:
2012
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Technical Manual for Dam Owners: Impacts of Animals on Earthen Dams
Date Published:
2005
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Technical Manual for Dam Owners: Impacts of Plants on Earthen Dams
Date Published:
2005
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Technical Manual: Overtopping Protection for Dams
Date Published:
2014
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Technical Manual: Plastic Pipe Used in Embankment Dams
Date Published:
2007
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Worldwide Attacks Against Dams
Date Published:
2012
Additional Resources
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Dam Owner Emergency Intervention Toolbox
Date Published:
July 2016