HHPD Grant Program Guidance
Date Published: June 1, 2020
The HHPD Grant Program Guidance provides detailed instructions for applying for High Hazard Potential Dam grant funding, emphasizing risk-based prioritization and dam safety risk management. It includes criteria for identifying eligible dams, assessing failure modes and consequences, and ranking projects using a risk prioritization matrix. The guidance supports state applicants with technical assistance in developing risk-based prioritization methods.
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Disaster PhaseBefore
File TypePDF
LanguageEnglish
Category
Regulatory ComplianceEmergency PreparednessAssessmentTechnical GuidanceMitigation & Planning
Audience
Community OfficialsPublicCritical Facilities UtilitiesBuilding Professionals
Hazard Type
Multi HazardOther HazardsDam FailureFlooding
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