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Dams can be targets for sabotage and terrorism.
By
Seth Thompson
Dams are often discussed in the context of natural hazards such as floods and earthquakes, but they are also part of the nation...
Lesson Learned
Wind loading can have a significant impact on dam safety.
By
Seth Thompson, P.E.
Wind is often treated as background noise in dam safety work as most of our attention goes to other design criteria such as hyd...
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Panguitch Lake Dam (Utah, 2024)
April 8, 2024
By
Everett W. Taylor, P.E.
A Brief History of Panguitch Lake Dam...
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Critical Dam Safety Statistics
These figures illustrate the current state of dam infrastructure across the United States and highlight the pressing need for increased investment in assessment, rehabilitation, and safety measures.
92,000
Dams in the National Inventory of Dams
$165.2
Estimated Cost to Rehabilitate Non-Federal Dams
16,800
High-Hazard Potential Dams
65
Percent of Dams that Are Privately Owned