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Model State Dam Safety Program

There is great variance in the effectiveness of state dam safety programs. Although some of this variance may be appropriate as each state must address its dam safety needs and responsibilities in its own way, some state programs are not considered adequate. Many unsafe dams also have been identified and required remedial action has not been implemented. The Model State Dam Safety Program was first developed in 1987, updated in 1997, and updated again in 2006 to assist state officials in initiating or improving their state programs. The document outlines the key components of an effective dam safety program and provides guidance on the development of more effective and sustainable state programs to eliminate the risks created by unsafe dams.

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Media Type:	CD-ROM
Availability:	Distribution Warehouse
Language:	English
Date Published:	07/2007
FEMA Publication Number:	FEMA 316CD

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Resource Type:	Document / Report
Audience Categories:	Floodplain Managers Emergency Personnel and Managers State, Local and Tribal Representatives Hazard Mitigation Officers
Hazard Types:	Dam/Levee Break
Subjects:	Mitigation Planning Emergency Preparedness Public Outreach and Education Emergency Planning Infrastructure Design Floodplain Management
Program:	NDSP - National Dam Safety Program