High Hazard Potential Dams - Local and Tribal Mitigation Planning Tips - Region 3

This Region 3 FEMA tip sheet provides local and tribal governments with detailed guidance on how to address High Hazard Potential Dams (HHPDs) in Hazard Mitigation Plans (HMPs) to qualify for FEMA dam rehabilitation funding. It outlines the requirements for incorporating dam risk, collaborating with state dam safety agencies, conducting risk assessments, and prioritizing mitigation actions related to HHPDs. The document includes recommendations for data collection, risk mapping, dam breach modeling, and integrating mitigation goals and actions into HMPs. It also explains the amendment process for updating HMPs to meet current FEMA policy requirements.