Benefits of Post-Event Data Collection for Dams (Dam Safety Series Fact Sheet 5)

This FEMA Fact Sheet highlights the benefits of collecting post-event data for dams, with specific examples from Hurricane Matthew in 2016. It underscores the importance of immediate data collection after disasters to assess dam design and construction, evaluate dam performance, and inform future preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery efforts. The fact sheet details actions taken after Hurricane Matthew and the types of data gathered to improve dam safety practices.