Federal Guidelines for Dam Safety

Federal Guidelines for Dam Safety
Author: United States. Interagency Committee on Dam Safety
Publisher: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2004
Genre: Dam safety
ISBN: 9780160428302

NOTE: NO FURTHER DISCOUNT FOR THIS PRINT PRODUCT--OVERSTOCK SALE -- Significantly reduced list price while supplies last Contains guidelines that apply to Federal practices for dams with a direct Federal interest. These guidelines encourage strict safety standards in the practices and procedures employed by federal agencies or required of dam owners regulated by the federal agencies. The guidelines provide the most complete and authoritative statement available of the desired management practices for promoting dam safety and the welfare of the public. The guidelines apply to federal practices for dams with a direct federal interest; the guidelines do not attempt to establish technical standards and are not intended to supplant or conflict with state or local government responsibilities for the safety of dams under their jurisdiction. Additionally,engineers, designers, architects, concrete, and construction crews, and others involved in dam safety and maintenance would find this informative. Related resources: Dams, Canals & Levees resources collection is available here: https://bookstore.gpo.gov/catalog/science-technology/engineering/dams-canals-levees

Safety of Existing Dams

Safety of Existing Dams
Author: National Research Council
Publisher: National Academies Press
Total Pages: 376
Release: 1983-01-01
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0309074797

Written by civil engineers, dam safety officials, dam owners, geologists, hydraulic engineers, and risk analysts, this handbook is the first cooperative attempt to provide practical solutions to dam problems within the financial constraints faced by dam owners. It provides hands-on information for identifying and remedying common defects in concrete and masonry dams, embankment dams, reservoirs, and related structures. It also includes procedures for monitoring dams and collecting and analyzing data. Case histories demonstrate economical solutions to specific problems.

Regulatory Frameworks for Dam Safety

Regulatory Frameworks for Dam Safety
Author: Alessandro Palmieri
Publisher: World Bank Publications
Total Pages: 178
Release: 2002-10-01
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0821351915

"Examines the dam safety regulatory frameworks of 22 countries" and "identifies essential elements, desirable features, and emerging trends for dam safety regulatory frameworks." - cover.