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

This Region 3 FEMA guidance provides local and tribal governments with detailed requirements for incorporating High Hazard Potential Dams (HHPDs) into Hazard Mitigation Plans (HMPs) to qualify for FEMA dam rehabilitation funding. It outlines the necessary plan components, including collaboration with state dam safety agencies, risk assessments, data sharing, mapping of inundation zones, and prioritization of mitigation actions. The document emphasizes the need to address all dam-related risks, including cascading impacts from other hazards, and provides examples of mitigation goals and actions. It also explains the amendment process for updating HMPs to meet HHPD requirements.