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To ensure U.S. Army Corps of Engineers dams do not present unacceptable risks to the public, the Corps developed and is implementing a risk-based process to prioritize dam safety deficiencies on a nationwide basis. As part of this process, Corps dams are being screened and assigned a safety classification rating.
The new dam safety
classification system spotlights dams and navigation locks with
compelling problems first, so a national priority can be assigned for
funding, studies, investigations and remedial work.
The DSAC rating system includes
five categories, with DSAC-5 being the “most safe,” and describes a
policy for developing and implementing interim risk reduction measures
to reduce the probability of unacceptable performance of Corps dams.
Throughout this process, the Walla Walla District is pursuing long-term, permanent solutions that will help ensure the public remains safe.
To help keep the public
informed, Walla Walla District staff held briefings on Feb. 20 in
Clarkston, Washington, and at Dworshak Dam in Ahsahka, Idaho, for state
and local emergency managers, elected officials and news media
representatives. Walla Walla District will continue to keep the public
informed of safety issues related to Dworshak and of the progress made
in implementing the interim risk reduction measures. |
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This web site has been established to provide information the public needs to stay informed. This page may change from time to time as we add more information to keep the public aware of new developments. Analyses and reports are still under consideration. They will appear here when approved for public release. Stay informed and involved!! |
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The POC for this page is: Public Affairs, 509-527-7020 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District |