Emergency Operations Planning: Dam Incident Planning Guide

This guide provides emergency managers and dam owners/operators with detailed considerations for developing dam incident annexes to Emergency Operations Plans. It covers planning principles, roles and responsibilities, types of dam incidents and failures, phased response approaches, triggers for activation, and protective actions such as evacuation. The guide includes a template for dam incident planning, checklists, and strategies for coordination between agencies and stakeholders to enhance preparedness and response to dam-related emergencies. It is intended to supplement existing emergency plans and foster collaboration to reduce risks to downstream populations and infrastructure.