For Dam Owners
Dams 101 - Types of Dams and How They Work (video/mp4) - 2018
So the Dam Safety Program asked you to hire an engineer…
Do you have a Corrugated Metal Pipe in your Dam?
Annual Owner Inspection
Dam safety rules require that high hazard dam owners conduct an inspection annually. Exempt are years when the dam owner's engineer conducts an inspection.
Inspecting Your MT Dam Video
Five-Year Engineer Inspections
Operation and Maintenance Manual
All permitted dams must maintain a current operation and maintenance manual.
- Operation Manual Requirements (ARM 34.14.404)
- Maintenance Manual Requirements (ARM 34.14.405)
- Model Operation and Maintenance Manual (MS Word Document)
- Example Operation and Maintenance Manual
Dam Maintenance Information
- FEMA Technical Manual for Dam Owners Impacts of Plants on Earthen Dams
- FEMA Technical Manual for Dam Owners Impacts of Animals on Earthen Dams
- Dam Maintenance Fact Sheets
*Outlet Works Rehabilitation Guide for Small Dams - This guide uses short stories and photos to illustrate considerations that dam owners, engineers and regulators must take into account when outlet rehabilitation is on the horizon. This is not intended to be a design guide. Rather, this guide highlights past experiences and lessons learned from others. Cautions and concerns are noted and resources for additional information identified. This guide was developed on the premise that informed dam owners make wise decisions. Wise decisions result in a successful project.
Other Information
Downstream Hazard Assessments for Small Dams
- The “standard of care” nationwide is to know what happens below
your dam should it fail. If your dam is over 50 acre feet in capacity,
you should apply for a downstream hazard classification. What if
your dam is under 50 acre feet? You still should know what hazards
are at risk below your dam. It is possible to estimate the dam breach
flood area using a few simplifying assumptions and making some basic
calculations. For information and guidance, please refer to the Small
Dam Hazard Assessment Inventory.
Dam Emergency Action Plan System
Grants and Loans for Dam Owners
Applications and Information for Private Dam Owners
- Contact Bill Herbolich at CARDD (Renewable Resource Grants to Private Entities)
Applications and Information for Public Dam Owners
- Regional Engineers